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Improving the reliability of newsprint quality data using integrated factor networks for paper machine control and analysis, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 1992, Vol. 75(12)
Improving the reliability of newsprint quality data using integrated factor networks for paper machine control and analysis, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 1992, Vol. 75(12)
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Demand forecast for communication papers - 2000, TAPPI JOURNAL, June 1992, Vol. 75(6)
Demand forecast for communication papers - 2000, TAPPI JOURNAL, June 1992, Vol. 75(6)
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The valmet tail shooter and tail blower improve safety and boost productivity, TAPPI JOURNAL, April 1990, Vol. 73(4)
The valmet tail shooter and tail blower improve safety and boost productivity, TAPPI JOURNAL, April 1990, Vol. 73(4)
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1989 Finishing and converting conference sessions generate interest, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1990, Vol. 73(1)
1989 Finishing and converting conference sessions generate interest, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1990, Vol. 73(1)
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Application of fuzzy TOPSIS in the Analyze phase of the DMAIC cycle to aid decision-making, TAPPI Journal April 2020
ABSTRACT: This paper reports the use of multicriteria analysis in the Analyze phase of the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) cycle for continuous improvement. The research was carried out in a tissue paper factory located in southern Brazil. A sample of 64 parts of 16 different reels of recycled paper was used. A problem regarding paper quality variability was detected, presenting a scrap index ranging between 9% and 23%, compromising machine productivity and product sales. This motivated the implementation of a structured project supported by the application of the DMAIC cycle. The project team (machine operators, maintenance staff, supervisor, and data analyst) defined the evaluation criteria and determined the control intervals and their equivalence with linguistic variables to support the necessary evaluations for the application of fuzzy TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution). The criteria were C1-Longitudinal Strength (Kgf), C2-Longitudinal Elongation (mm), C3-Cross-strength (kgf), C4-Cross-elongation (mm), C5-Weight (g/m²), and C6-Humidity (%). The results showed that samples with the same ranking had the lowest scrap indexes in the subsequent process. Also, the criterion C5 had a more significant impact on the quality of the product than the other criteria, which was determined from the DMAIC sequence. Improvements related to C5 should be prioritized. The fuzzy TOPSIS method presented is a flexible tool, adapting itself to the solution of the problem and contributing to the decision-making process.
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Dynamic compression characteristics of fiber-reinforced shoe press belts, TAPPI Journal April 2025
ABSTRACT: Shoe press belts contribute significantly to the overall dewatering performance in the press section of a paper machine. Within the shoe press nip, the press belt faces a dynamic and multidimensional load that mainly leads to a compression of the structure. As this will cause a loss in void volume, knowledge of the dynamic compression characteristics of shoe press belts is crucial for optimized dewatering. A novel method was developed to examine the dynamic compression characteristics of grooved polyurethane press belts. Therefore, an experimental setup allowing realistic boundary conditions to test specimens was placed in a servo-hydraulic testing machine. Press belt specimens with different matrix material formulations and groove patterns were tested under varying load rates equivalent to different paper machine operational speeds. The results showed an evident sensitivity of the dynamic compression stiffness to the operational speed of the paper machine. This behavior was seen to be more sensitive to changes in the matrix material formulation than to adaptions of the groove pattern. As a result, the compression of the press belt within a shoe press nip is not only influenced by the peak pressure within the shoe press nip but also depends on the operational speed of the paper machine.
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Tetraethyl orthosilicate-containing dispersion coating — water vapor and liquid water barrier properties, TAPPI Journal September 2021
ABSTRACT: An aqueous styrene-butadiene latex dispersion coating containing in-situ processed tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) applied on paperboard demonstrated improved water barrier performance. Coatings containing TEOS equivalent to 0.8% silicon dioxide (SiO2; dry basis) exhibited water vapor performance of < 25 g/m2/day (23°C, 50% relative humidity [RH]) and liquid water barrier performance Cobb 1800 s of < 6 g/m2, when applied as a single-layer 18 g/m2 coating. Cobb 1800 s barrier performance was still good (< 11 g/m2) at coat weights of 7•10 g/m2. The use of filler materials such as kaolin improved the vapor barrier properties of the coating, but this was not critical to the liquid water barrier properties.
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Experiences of safety analyses in the pulp and paper industry, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 1993, Vol. 76(5)
Experiences of safety analyses in the pulp and paper industry, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 1993, Vol. 76(5)
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A visit to mount st. helens; meta lake illustrates natural recovery following volcanic eruption, TAPPI JOURNAL, April 1994, Vol. 77(4)
A visit to mount st. helens; meta lake illustrates natural recovery following volcanic eruption, TAPPI JOURNAL, April 1994, Vol. 77(4)
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Impact of environment on corrosion of electric and electronic devices, TAPPI JOURNAL, September 1994, Vol. 77(9)
Impact of environment on corrosion of electric and electronic devices, TAPPI JOURNAL, September 1994, Vol. 77(9)