Dear David > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-gasification@crest.org > [mailto:owner-gasification@crest.org]On Behalf Of David > Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 6:18 PM > To: gasification@crest.org > Subject: GAS-L: Heat engine for dehumidification compressor? > > > Dear list members: > I am wondering if it is possible to use the kinetic energy of a heat > engine to run a dehumidification compressor for kiln drying lumber. Could you please elaborate on what you mean by "kinetic energy of a heat engine?" > > Even better, is it feasible to use the pressure differentials directly > to pump refrigerant? Could you please elaborate on what pressure differentials you had in mind? > > The recovered heat could preheat the lumber charge, and later in the > drying schedule makeup vented moisture. Also, what do you mean by "makeup vented moisture?" Kevin Chisholm The Gasification List is sponsored by USDOE BioPower Program http://www.eren.doe.gov/biopower/ and PRM Energy Systems http://www.prmenergy.com Other Sponsors, Archives and Information http://www.nrel.gov/bioam/ http://www.crest.org/renewables/gasification-list-archive http://solstice.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/gasref.shtml http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/ http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/carbon.shtml
