Table 1. Drying conditions and mechanical properties of oil palm veneer

Conditions Drying energy (kWh) Tensile test (MPa) Shear test (MPa)
OPV H50 4.34 ± 0.20 1.33 ± 0.05 6.54 ± 0.28
OPV H90 21.04 ± 0.85 1.82 ± 0.08 18.45 ± 0.92
OPV M2k 1.94 ± 0.10 1.09 ± 0.04 4.40 ± 0.19
OPV H50-M2k 22.53 ± 1.05 1.16 ± 0.06 7.60 ± 0.33
OPV H90-M2k 39.10 ± 1.50 1.94 ± 0.07 19.03 ± 0.88
Values are expressed as mean ± SD, based on three replicates (n = 3).
OPV: oil palm veneers.