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Effects of agitator blade scaling on mixing in dissolving tanks, TAPPI Journal April 2022
ABSTRACT: Hard calcium carbonate scale often forms on the agitators in smelt dissolving tanks. The effects of this scale on mixing are not well understood. While mixing in tanks has often been modeled in the literature, there have been no studies involving agitator scaling. To better understand the impact of agitator scaling on hydrodynamics and tank concentrations, a steady state, three-dimensional (3D) model has been developed for a smelt dissolving tank at a kraft pulp mill. In this work, four cases are compared: an agitator with no scaling, mild scaling, moderate scaling, and extreme scaling. The extreme scaling case is representative of scale buildup on a dissolving tank agitator that was significant enough that the agitator had to be stopped and cleaned. The reduction in the agitator fluid jet velocity is relatively small for the mild and moderate scaling cases, but it becomes more significant for the extreme scaling case, for which the results indicate that the mixing of the smelt with the weak wash is likely poor and that there would thus be a risk of smelt pooling.
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A model black liquor formulation for use in development and evaluation of membranes for concentrating weak black liquor, TAPPI Journal February 2022
ABSTRACT: As part of a larger program to develop robust membranes for concentrating weak black liquor prior to the evaporation step, several commercially available membranes were tested for suitability in this application. Given the variation in kraft black liquor for various wood species, the mill-to-mill variations, and the challenges of obtaining fresh samples, the need became apparent for a synthetic reference black liquor that would allow any membrane developer to test a new prototype membrane and compare the results with others. We present a formulation for a model black liquor (MBL) similar to real kraft black liquor in the composition of the major species that can be formulated from readily available reagents. The MBL was tested with two commercial membranes and resulted in similar levels of lignin retention as the real black liquor. It also showed similar viscosity behavior to real black liquor as a function of solids content.
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Improving refining efficiency with deflocculation, TAPPI Journal May 2022
ABSTRACT: The ability to load a refiner requires the formation of a fiber mat between opposing refiner bars. One of the consequences of this is the formation of flocs that persist through the refiner grooves and exit the refiner. These flocs interfere with sheet strength, requiring additional energy to make up the strength deficit. In addition, flocs can initiate string formation, resulting in machine efficiency issues such as cross-machine profile deterioration and the downtime required to correct it. Novel refiner plate modifications have been shown to improve refining efficiency in otherwise identical refiner plates. Energy savings are typically around 15% of gross refining energy on the basis of the treated stock, although much higher reductions have also been seen. Addressing this previously underappreciated flaw in conventional refining enables greenhouse gas reduction and other benefits related to sheet strength and machine efficiency.
Conference papers
Does the kappa number method accurately reflect lignin conte
Does the kappa number method accurately reflect lignin content in nonwood pulps?, 2017PEERS
Conference papers
Pilot Papermaking with Malaysian Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch
Pilot Papermaking with Malaysian Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Pulp: Part 3, 2017PEERS
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The Application of Near Infrared Digital Image Analysis for
The Application of Near Infrared Digital Image Analysis for Deinking Evaluation, 2017PEERS
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Material Constraints for Maximizing Power Production from Kr
Material Constraints for Maximizing Power Production from Kraft Recovery Boilers, 2017PEERS
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Characterization of a Dusting Lime Kiln • A Mill Study, 2017
Characterization of a Dusting Lime Kiln • A Mill Study, 2017PEERS
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Impact of Dissolved Lignin in Peroxide bleaching, 2017PEERS
Impact of Dissolved Lignin in Peroxide bleaching, 2017PEERS
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Use of Vent Stack Temperature as a Feedforward Variable for
Use of Vent Stack Temperature as a Feedforward Variable for Dissolver TTA Control, 2017PEERS