Wood-drying solar greenhouse
OwnerYin Wanginventor
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Abstract
A method of drying comprises placing a moist material inside a substantially enclosed solar greenhouse. The greenhouse comprises at least one light transmission roof and/or wall panel that is substantially transparent to solar radiation, but resistant to convective and conductive heat transfer. The interior temperature and humidity of the greenhouse are maintained within their pre-determined ranges while the interior moisture of the greenhouse is effectively reduced to allow a controlled drying of the material. A solar greenhouse for the drying process is also disclosed.
Claims20
A method of drying comprising placing a moist material inside a substantially enclosed solar greenhouse, said greenhouse comprising at least one light transmission roof and/or wall panel that is substantially transparent to solar radiation, but resistant to convective and conductive heat transfer;
- and maintaining the interior temperature and humidity of said greenhouse within their pre-determined ranges while moisture content of said material is reduced by ventilation or dehumidification of the interior air.
A solar greenhouse for product drying comprising a plurality of roof and wall panels that are substantially transparent to solar radiation and resistant to convective and conductive heat transfer, a humidity-measuring device, and a means for controlling ventilation configured to effectively remove the moisture inside said greenhouse.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.