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Title: NC State University Announces 2016 Dry Kiln Operator's Short Course May 17-20
Post by: PhilM on April 08, 2015, 12:20:55 PM
2015 Dry Kiln Operator's Short Course
NC State University
Raleigh, NC
May 17 - 20, 2016

This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and describe the scientific background on related wood properties and processes.  It will have value for the beginner as well as experienced kiln operators and with supervisors, sales, and marketing personnel.  Instruction, by university  faculty and industry experts, will be both in the  classroom and through hands-on lab exercises using our 1000 BF steam heated dry kiln to dry a load of hardwood lumber.  For additional information and questions regarding this workshop contact Phil Mitchell, (919) 515-5581, phil_mitchell@ncsu.edu or download the brochure (http://research.cnr.ncsu.edu/blogs/wpe/files/2015/02/2015-Dry-Kiln-Operators-Short-Course.pdf) for more information