Specification Matrix

Solarola Kilns-Type

Pro-Kiln

Gen 4 Kiln

Frame

Tubular Aluminium

Tubular Aluminium

Structural Fixings

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Capacities (M3- 50mm timber)

20-100

50-200 (300-500 poa)

Cladding

Tri-Skin UV Protected Plastic
Black Inner Absorber Sheet

As per pro-kiln

Support Software & Licenses

• Solarola Proprietary

• Confidentiality agreements for access to cyclic schedules 

• MS Windows based

• Omron SCADA

• Solarola Proprietary

Control System

Micro-processor/ kiln mounted/ on-kiln settings

PLC Based- PC Central Control from control room

Pre-program Schedules

NA

Yes

D-Base Schedules

NA

Yes

Kiln Rolling Gear

Convex Wheels. Alum Bead Track

As per pro-kiln

Main Circulation Fans

Central Plenum Mounted

Central Plenum Mounted

Main Circulation Airflow

Standard Hardwood 1-1.5m/s
Standard Softwood  1-3 m/s
Variable Speed- Auto Deploy -4 settings (2X day cycle sets)
Auto reversing by operator set timer
Non-corroding alum cowls and fan impellor hubs

As per pro-kiln
As per pro-kiln
Variable Speed- Auto Deploy- Infinitely variable 0-100%
Auto Reversing per pro-kiln

Per pro-kiln.

Kiln Climate Sensing

Dual Sided Dual Temp/ RH Sensors.

Per pro-kiln

Support Devices

Basic ambient temp-rh sensing weather station.

Comprehensive weather station including solar insolation, wind speed.

Solar Circulation

Multi-Function automatic. Durable aluminium case for fan(s)

Per pro-kiln

Supplementary “Hybrid” Heating System Options

Direct Fired Gas, hot water, steam

As per pro-kiln

Plenum-Internal Timber Cover

Heavy duty polyethylene

As per pro-kiln

Shape-Configuration

A: Optional Hand load- 1800mmor forklift load 2950mm high
Arch Spread- 7000 or 8600mm

2950mm stack height
Arch Spread 8600mm

Exhaust Venting

Powered louvre vents (reversing sides operating with circulation airflow)

As per pro-kiln

Humidification

Low pressure water fogging-
Dual reversing with circ fans

As per pro-kiln

Humidification

Copper Fittings

As per pro-kiln

Data-logging

Memory Stick- 16 points

• Requires skills to make excel graphs

30- point comprehensive

• Logs and displays easy to use scroll-through graphs and stores them for easy reference

Auto Moisture Sensing

Basic trend analysis systems available as optional extras

Optional 4-8 points/ kiln

Unique Features

“Solar Cloud & Night Stall”

As Per pro-kiln

“Solar Banking”

As Per pro-kiln

“Smart Venting”- Absolute humidity based

As Per pro-kiln

Cyclic Control

Dual Day-Night Schedules- Optional

Cyclic Standard

• Extra Functions

“Recipe” Recall

N/A

Full schedule storage and recall library- simple auto deploy.

Multi-Mode Operation

Manual Change

Automated operator schedule input

Solarola Kilns-Type

Pro-Kiln

Gen 4 Kiln

Circ Fan Speed

4 fixed settings- 2 day, 2 night

Infinitely Variable; pre-programmable in steps.

Control Settings

On kiln

Remote via online pc

Operation

On kiln

Remote via online pc

D-Log

Memory Stick- Excel format

Auto store daily snapshots each kiln

D-Log Graphs

• Excel re-format manual

• Excludes online mc

• Excludes light intensity

• Excludes supp energy o our consumption

• Comprehensive Omron SCADA

• Optional excel or graph format

• 8-pin graph/ kiln. 4 case-4 core.

• Differential mc/stress evident

• Immediate daily- scroll by cursor

• Simple data selection

• Includes total gas consumption

• Includes 0.5 hr gas consumption

Planned Research & Developments

All Payable as extras

(1)Routine Software Upgrades as part of optional R&D license fee.
(2) Mechanical upgrade changes “at cost” to licensed clients.
(3) Spot fees for private access

Sydney Uni Cyclic Optimisation Outcomes

NA

Access optimised schedule library- 2010.

Online Reporting/ Alarms

2009-2010

• Standard features

Expanded alarms

N/A

Mid-late 2009

Auto Case core differential mc control

Mid-late 2009

Target Dry rate monitoring & control

N/A

Mid-late 2009

Auto mode responses to dry rate conditions

N/A

2009-2010.

Foundations

Flat Concrete Slab 150mm thick if loaded by forklift.
Optional cold tar & screenings seal

As Per pro-kiln