Practice Electrical Or Microwave Seasoning (2.3.2.d) - Introduction - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2

Practice: Electrical or Microwave Seasoning

Lesson 2.3.2.dIntroduction

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Question 1.
What is electrical or microwave seasoning?
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Think about how it quickly reduces moisture in wood.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of electrical seasoning.
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Consider speed and efficiency for timber processing.
3Question 3.
What type of waves are used in electrical seasoning?
- Sound waves
- High-frequency electric waves
- Light waves
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Think about the technology used in the drying process.
4Question 4.
True or False: Electrical seasoning is generally less expensive than traditional methods.
- True
- False
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What do you recall about the costs associated with these methods?
Question 5.
Calculate the time efficiency if traditional air seasoning takes 12 months and electrical seasoning reduces this to 3 weeks. What percentage did time reduce?
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Think about how to convert months into weeks for proper comparison.
Question 6.
Discuss the potential risks associated with electrical seasoning when applied to softer woods. What could happen?
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Consider the properties of different wood types when subjected to quick drying.

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