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Dynamics of Capillary? Driven Flow in Paper? Based Microfluidic Devices, 2018 Advanced Coating Symposium
Dynamics of Capillary? Driven Flow in Paper? Based Microfluidic Devices, 2018 Advanced Coating Symposium
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Online measurement of bulk, tensile, brightness, and ovendry content of bleached chemithermomechanical pulp using visible and near infrared spectroscopy, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2018
Online measurement of bulk, tensile, brightness, and ovendry content of bleached chemithermomechanical pulp using visible and near infrared spectroscopy, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2018
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Aging and degradation of oil and grease barrier papers coate
ABSTRACT: The long-term performance and stability of bio-based barrier coatings are critical for sustainable packaging. In this study, the aging and degradation of a biobased starch•wax emulsion coating were examined on two different base papers. Coated samples were stored for 8 months at 23°C and 50% relative humidity (RH) in their original reels to minimize external exposure and isolate internal aging effects. Multiple aging intervals were analyzed using advanced methods to assess both chemical composition and physical structure. The water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of both coated papers increased during the first 15 days, but after eight months, the WVTR dropped below the initial values. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) results supported these trends by showing a marked rise in the polarity index (PI), occurring predominantly within the first 15 days. The overall observations, including increases in the PI, carbonyl index (CI), and absolute absorbance in the hydroxyl region, confirm that both hydrolysis and oxidation occurred during aging. The gradual increase in the aliphatic C•H stretching peaks indicated that wax components moved toward the surface over time. The non-uniform surface enrichment of oleophilic wax following migration contributed to the decline in Kit rating upon aging by facilitating oil and grease wetting and penetration. At the same time, increased wax concentration at the surface helped improve the water vapor barrier performance during long-term aging. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging revealed distinct surface cracks over time on the starch-wax emulsion coated papers. The FTIR analysis supported these observations through an increase in the conformational disorder index (CDI) with aging. Physical changes were further reflected in the barrier performance, as the heptane vapor transmission rate (HVTR) increased significantly for both coated papers over the 8-month period.
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A novel dimensionless index for optimizing the thermo-hydrau
ABSTRACT: The comprehensive performance of steam condensation in horizontal rotating channels, which involves a trade-off between heat transfer enhancement and flow resistance, lacks a unified evaluation criterion. This deficiency is particularly critical for applications such as a multi-channel cylinder dryer (MCD) in paper machines, where rotational operation enhances drying efficiency. To address this gap, this study introduces a novel dimensionless index, W/Eu, defined as the ratio of the dimensionless heat transfer coefficient (W) to the dimensionless pressure drop (Eu), thereby taking into account both heat transfer and flow resistance characteristics comprehensively. A functional relationship for this index was established with respect to channel spacing (Wr) and steam mass flux (G), followed by a theoretical optimization analysis. The analysis reveals that W/Eu decreases monotonically as Wr increases and increases monotonically as G increases, ultimately diverging as G ™¨ ™‡. Consequently, for any given operational range, the theoretical maximum performance is achieved at the boundary condition of minimum channel spacing (Wr ™¨ 0) and maximum allowable mass flux (G = Gmax). This work provides a clear theoretical directive for the design and optimization of high-efficiency rotating heat exchanger systems, offering valuable insights for enhancing the drying performance of microchannel dryers in paper machines and similar rotary thermal systems.
Effect of Pulp Delignification Degree and Bleaching Process on an Eucalyptus Fiber Line Performance and Economic, 2007 Engineering, Pulping & Environmental Conference
Effect of Pulp Delignification Degree and Bleaching Process on an Eucalyptus Fiber Line Performance and Economic, 2007 Engineering, Pulping & Environmental Conference
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Power Cost Reduction Through Advanced Quality Control and Refiner Segment Change at Tembec Pine Falls, 2007 International Mechanical Pulping Conference
Power Cost Reduction Through Advanced Quality Control and Refiner Segment Change at Tembec Pine Falls, 2007 International Mechanical Pulping Conference
Power Cost Reduction Through Advanced Quality Control and Refiner Segment Change at Tembec Pine Falls, 2007 International Mechanical Pulping Conference
Power Cost Reduction Through Advanced Quality Control and Refiner Segment Change at Tembec Pine Falls, 2007 International Mechanical Pulping Conference
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