Compression Debarking of Wood Chips

Authors

R. A. Arola
J. R. Erickson

Document Type

Report

Journal/Book Title/Conference

USDA Forest Service Research Paper, North Central Forest Experiment Station

Issue

No. NC-85

Publication Date

1973

Abstract

Presents results from 2 years testing of a single-pass compression process for debarking wood chips of several species. The most significant variable was season of cut. Depending on species, approximately 70% of the bark was removed from wood cut in the growing season while approximately 45% was removed from wood cut in the dormant season.

Recommended Citation

Arola, Rodger A.; Erickson, John R. 1973. Compression debarking of wood chips. Research Paper NC-85. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station