<![CDATA[This research aims to determine the drying characteristics of Merkusii pine wood (Pinus merkusii Jungh. et de Vriese) using three methods, including the hot air drying, infrared, and combined infrared-hot air. The drying characteristics included temperature distribution, reduction in moisture content, drying rate, wood surface temperature distribution, and specific energy consumption (SEC). The results show that the combined infrared-hot air drying method produces a faster drying time and the highest drying rate compared to the only hot air or only infrared drying method. The fastest drying time was 345 min at a treatment temperature of 90°C, air velocity of 3 m/s, and the greatest drying rate was 0.429 gr/min at a temperature of 80°C, air velocity of 3 m/s. Additionally, the combined infrared hot air method produces a more uniform temperature distribution on the wood surface and lower specific energy consumption, specifically 1027.15 MJ/kg. Keywords: Drying, Hot air, Infrared, Temperature.]]>
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