Hybrid kiln for drying wood, biochar and agriculture products

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United States of America

PATENT NO 11994342
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17277826

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A hybrid kiln system and method for drying material, such as lumber, logs, and timber. A solar air heater uses solar radiation to heat air. The heated air is pushed into a kiln using one or more solar air heater fans. A dehumidifier is also provided to dehumidify and heat the air within the kiln. A method for determining when the solar air heater fans and the dehumidifier should be activated is also provided, and is based upon the temperature difference between the solar air heater's interior and exterior, as well as the relative humidity within the kiln.

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THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY A CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONRICE HALL SUITE 601 2121 I STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mazzuchi, Thomas A Washington, US 1 0
Millar, Richard Clive Lexington Park, US 2 1
Mlsna, Todd Starkville, US 8 49

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