This book stands as a manual and ready reference for the range of professionals involved in industrial drying. It addresses problems connected with most industrial drying systems, too often designed by those with limited formal engineering training in an environment of minimal regulatory oversight. The author explains how many existing drying systems are dangerous and pose fire hazards, create unhealthy working conditions, are highly energy inefficient, and have very little to no primary modeling of key process variables. Equipping readers with the necessary competencies to contend with issues in conducting studies, developing new designs; manufacturing, installing, and servicing industrial drying systems, this volume is ideal for engineers, OEMS, contractors, service technicians, scientists; agriculture, food, wood products manufacturers; and insurance underwriters.

Mr. James E (Ed) Smith, P.E. is the President of J E Smith Company and a registered professional engineer in Texas.

Primary Drying Factors.- Step-by-Step How to Design an Energy-Efficient Drying System.- Costs of Energy and Drying Equipment.- Safety, Health, and Fire Protection in Drying Systems.- Environmental Impact of Drying Systems.- Economic Issues in Drying Systems.- Legal Issues in Drying Systems .- Drying System Design, Operation, and Maintenance.- Drying System Definition.- Green End Systems.- Lumber, Timber and Pole Dryers.- Veneer and Paper Dryers.- Particle Dryers.- Dry End Systems.- Agricultural/Food Dryers.- Process Controls and Automation.- Management of Drying Systems.- Investigating and Managing Accidents and Property Losses.- Furnaces and Steam Generators for Drying Systems.- Industrial Drying with On-site Cogeneration Systems vs. Off-Site Energy.- Material Handling Systems and Terms.- Needed R&D Projects in Industrial Drying Systems.