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Cutaway diagram of a wood-drying kiln showing stacked lumber inside a large insulated chamber, with labeled components such as fans, heater coils, steam spray lines, and a control room for regulating temperature and humidity. A forklift loads lumber, and arrows illustrate airflow used to dry the wood.

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