Sawmill Simulation and the Best Opening Face System: A User's Guide

摘要

Computer sawmill simulation models are being used to increase lumber yield and improve management control. Although there are a few managers or technical people in the sawmill industry who are not aware of the existence of these models, many do not realize the models' full potential. The first section of the paper describes computerized sawmill simulation models and their use for those who have an interest in the subject, but who will not necessarily be involved in their implementation. The areas of use discussed include management planning and decisionmaking, engineering, automated control systems, and evaluating operating efficiency. The second section details the BOF program, the most widely used of the sawmill models simulating the process of recovering dimension lumber from small-diameter, sound, softwood logs.