Motion Energy of Wood Particles

Analyzes energy expended in removing sawdust shavings, or chips in sawing and planing operations. If the saw velocity, width of kerf, and unit weight of the material being cut are known, the total energy required can be determined. If cutting depth and feed rate are included, the horsepower used for sawdust movement can be determined, and if the surface area sawed per hour is known, the total energy in horsepower hours or kilowatt hours can be computed. Several applications of motion energy studies are pointed out, such as their importance in selecting motor size and operating speed, designing improved saws, and solving problems encountered with thin saws which will result in savings in both power and wood.

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