One of many possible arrangements for wood preservation
Basic Wood Preservation Process Procedures
Wood preservation is a common practice in to resist wood rotting and infestation due to earth or water, fungi, insects and other elements. This process is widely employed in damp and excessively humid areas. Therefore, to obtain maximum penetration of preservatives, vacuum is used to impregnate the wood.
While process requirements vary widely both in desired vacuum and capacity, the basic procedures are similar. These procedures consist of initial vacuum, filling, application of pressure, discharging the solution, recovery vacuum and end of cycle.
Initial Vacuum - Once the wood is sealed in the autoclave, vacuum is applied using a single stage Nash vacuum pump. This removes some surface moisture and expands cell structure for easier penetration. Removal of air at this point accelerates, and makes more effective, the following stages of treatment. The length of the vacuum cycle will vary with the type of wood.
Filling - Preservative is introduced from a storage tank- initially by vacuum and finally by a multistage high-pressure solution transfer pump.
Application of Pressure – Autoclave pressure is raised between 100 and 200 psig and held until desired penetration is achieved. Time required will vary widely with the size and type of lumber, the solution pressure and the efficacy of preconditioning.
Discharging the Solution – Any solution not absorbed by the wood is returned to the storage tank for reuse. In some cases, solution removal may be assisted by introduction to compressed air.
Recovery Vacuum – Another round of vacuum is used to help the bonding of the active principles of wood.
End of Cycle – The autoclave returns to atmospheric pressure and the wood is removed.
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