This course covers the basic principles of wood drying and consists of self-study lecture notes with assessments on the following topics:
– General wood drying
– Air drying
– Kiln drying
– Setting of drying schedules
– Drying defects.
By the end of the course students will be able to understand how to prepare wood correctly for drying and how to set drying schedules according to the wood species. They will also get an understanding of the defects that can be caused if the wood is dried incorrectly.