Abstract: The system and method allow to automatically control the degree Brix of an aqueous solution at a processing plant outlet. The processing plant includes an evaporator for boiling the aqueous solution to increase its degree Brix. The method comprises setting a threshold value of a first parameter of the aqueous solution, monitoring the first parameter of the aqueous solution within an evaporator with a first parameter sensor, and sending monitored first parameter values to a computer or to a valve controller. Then, when a monitored value of the first parameter becomes at least equal to the threshold value of the first parameter of the aqueous solution, controlling the valve controller to allow aqueous solution to flow out of the evaporator towards the processing plant outlet.

Abstract: A machine and a method for fabricating structural wood components, such as joist building components, is described. The machine comprises a component assembling jig for assembling pre-cut wood pieces at predetermined positions corresponding to a structural wood component design. Magnetic elements are adapted to position connector plates at predetermined locations in the machine. The assembled wood pieces of the jig are displaced to a transfer platform where they are clamped with the wood pieces positioned at interconnecting junctions. The transfer platform then displaces the assembled and held wood pieces to a position adjacent magnetic connector plate applicators whereby the plates are secured to the wood pieces at the interconnecting junctions to interconnect the wood pieces together to form an assembled structural component which is then displaced and discharged from the machine.

Abstract: A machine and a method for fabricating structural wood components, such as joist building components, is described. The machine comprises a component assembling jig for assembling pre-cut wood pieces at predetermined positions corresponding to a structural wood component design. Magnetic elements are adapted to position connector plates at predetermined locations in the machine. The assembled wood pieces of the jig are displaced to a transfer platform where they are clamped with the wood pieces positioned at interconnecting junctions. The transfer platform then displaces the assembled and held wood pieces to a position adjacent magnetic connector plate applicators whereby the plates are secured to the wood pieces at the interconnecting junctions to interconnect the wood pieces together to form an assembled structural component which is then displaced and discharged from the machine.