Finnish researchers are currently studying a more efficient means of drying wood chips, one that is said to be efficient, mobile and suitable for drying various materials.  The artificial dryer, in the form of a shipping container, is developed by Finnish company SFTec Oy and the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke).  The project highlights the complexities of drying technology. A wide range of artificial dryers on the market run into technical challenges especially when it comes to eliminating moisture in fuel chips, which affects heating value and the amount of energy obtained from the chips. Damp ...