Low-Energy Drying of Pine Cones
A prototype microwave unit dries pine cones effectively, using only 10 to 33 percent as much energy as a conventional dryer. The results suggest further research to determine if practical use of the technique can cut the high cost of drying cones.
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Author(s): Earl W. Belcher, Jr., H. F. McKinney
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 32, Number 4 (1981)
Section: General
Volume: 32
Number: 4