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Continuous digester rapid thinning, TAPPI Journal June 2024

ABSTRACT: Carbon steel continuous digesters built after the early 1980s are fully stress relieved, so stress corrosion cracking has been less of a concern. However, these newer digesters were designed to run modified cooking processes that have turned out to be much more corrosive than those running with conventional cooking. This corrosion is mainly associated with softwood digesters and appears to be flow related. Average corrosion rates of 40 mil/year are possible on the exposed shell between the wash and extraction screens. The corrosion patterns are visually distinct from surfaces in the upper digester and below the wash screens. This paper goes into practical detail on where it occurs, the causes, visual identification, inspection planning and results evaluation, and finally, how to mitigate this damage, which consists of applying a corrosion resistant barrier. Some discussion on dealing with general corrosion throughout the digester is included.

Pixelle Mill in Jay, ME, Jay, ME, Paper360º September/October 2024

Project Wolfpack Springs to Life, Paper360º September/October 2021

Project Wolfpack Springs to Life, Paper360º September/October 2021

Considerations in managing wastewater odor at pulp and paper operations, TAPPI Journal March 2022

ABSTRACT: Many pulp and paper mills are, at least periodically, faced with the release of odors that can migrate offsite and be considered a nuisance by nearby residents. At chemical pulp mills, perceptible odors associated with reduced sulfur compounds (RSCs) are common, many of which are highly perceptible owing to their low odor thresholds. As releases of RSCs and other odorous substances from production processes are progressively controlled, the proportional contribution from wastewater treatment systems to areal odors can increase. This review paper summarizes important fundamentals of odor generation, source identification, and control. Common odorous substances are identified, and mechanisms for their generation are summarized. Approaches for measuring odorous substances are detailed to enable more effective management, and various odor control strategies are discussed.

Pulp and Paper: Industries with a Bright Future, Paper360º January/February 2019

Pulp and Paper: Industries with a Bright Future, Paper360º January/February 2019

North America’s First Tree-Free Pulp Mill, Paper360º March/April 2019

North America’s First Tree-Free Pulp Mill, Paper360º March/April 2019

Fastmarkets RISI’s 2019 Asian CEO of the Year: Susumu Yajima, Oji Holdings Corporation, Paper360 May/June 2019

Fastmarkets RISI’s 2019 Asian CEO of the Year: Susumu Yajima, Oji Holdings Corporation, Paper360 May/June 2019

Slave Lake Pulp Generates Biogas, Saves Money, Paper360º November/December 2019

Slave Lake Pulp Generates Biogas, Saves Money, Paper360º November/December 2019

Online Pulp Dirt Count Analysis: Two Case Studies, Paper360º

Online Pulp Dirt Count Analysis: Two Case Studies, Paper360º March/April 2017

Air and Water Management: Meeting the Ongoing Challenges, Paper360º September/October

Air and Water Management: Meeting the Ongoing Challenges, Paper360º September/October