A Framework for Wood Moisture Control in Industrial Environment

Wood can quickly degrade without adequate preservation care. Several different chemicals and processes can extend the life of the wood. These treatments bust the wood’s durability and shield it from insects or fungi. Additionally, physical processes like drying reduce moisture content, discouraging microbial growth. In the scope of wood moisture control, this work surveys the literature with the efforts undertaken as part of a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering. The focus is on creating an intelligent control system to improve control mechanisms for the natural wood drying process. This method is acknowledged for its lower labor and energy costs but is associated with the drawback of slower and unstable drying cycles. This work aims to improve control over the drying process by monitoring and recording humidity levels in each wooden stack. Results denote the suitability of the proposed framework in acquiring accurate insights into the humidity levels, which is possible by triggering alerts about any anomaly during the process. This way, the need for constant on-site supervision is decreased, work efficiency is optimized, costs are reduced, and repetitive work is removed.