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Valmet Tail Shooter and Tail Blower Improve Safety and Boost Productivity, 1990 TAPPI Conference Proceedings
Valmet Tail Shooter and Tail Blower Improve Safety and Boost Productivity, 1990 TAPPI Conference Proceedings
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Thermal spray coatings on yankee dryers, TAPPI JOURNAL, August 1994, Vol. 77(8)
Thermal spray coatings on yankee dryers, TAPPI JOURNAL, August 1994, Vol. 77(8)
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Silicone antifoams for nonwoven applications, TAPPI JOURNAL, August 1994, Vol. 77(8)
Silicone antifoams for nonwoven applications, TAPPI JOURNAL, August 1994, Vol. 77(8)
Magazine articles
Papermakers conference stresses personal interaction, TAPPI JOURNAL, August 1994, Vol. 77(8)
Papermakers conference stresses personal interaction, TAPPI JOURNAL, August 1994, Vol. 77(8)
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Impulse drying of recycled multi-ply linerboard: laboratory-scale studies, TAPPI JOURNAL, February 1994, Vol. 77(2)
Impulse drying of recycled multi-ply linerboard: laboratory-scale studies, TAPPI JOURNAL, February 1994, Vol. 77(2)
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The dagbladet full-scale printing trials, part 1: methodology of trial runs, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1994, Vol. 77(1)
The dagbladet full-scale printing trials, part 1: methodology of trial runs, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1994, Vol. 77(1)
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Effect of xylan on the mechanical performance of softwood kraft pulp 2D papers and 3D foams, TAPPI Journal March 2025
ABSTRACT: Pulp fibers are paramount in paper products and have lately seen emerging use in fiber foams. Xylan, an integral component in pulp fibers, is known to contribute to paper strength, but its effect on the strength of pulp fiber foams remains less explored. In this study, we investigate the role of xylan in both 2D handsheets and 3D foams. For a softwood kraft pulp, we enzymatically removed 1% from pulp fibers and added 3% xylan to them by adsorption, corresponding to approximately a decrease of a tenth and an increase of a third of the total xylan content. The mechanical properties of 2D fiber networks, i.e., handsheets, made using the xylan-enriched pulp improved, particularly regarding tensile strength and Young’s modulus; however, the decrease in mechanical properties of handsheets made from enzymatically- treated xylan-depleted pulp was more pronounced. In 3D networks • pulp fiber foams, much less fiber-fiber contacts formed, and thus the mechanical properties were not as much influenced by removal of xylan. Furthermore, the presence of the required surfactant on the fibers, acting as debonding agent, overshadows any positive effect xylan might have on fiber-fiber bonding. We propose that the improved mechanical properties for the sheets result from a combination of an increased number of fiber-fiber bonds and higher sheet density, while the deterioration in mechanical properties of handsheets comprising enzymatically-treated fibers is caused by the opposite effect.
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Development of converging-diverging multi-jet nozzles for molten smelt shattering in kraft recovery boilers, TAPPI Journal March 2021
ABSTRACT: The effective shattering of molten smelt is highly desired in recovery boiler systems. Ideally, shatter jet nozzle designs should: i) generate high shattering energy; ii) create a wide coverage; and iii) minimize steam consumption. This study proposes a novel converging-diverging multi-jet nozzle design to achieve these goals. A laboratory setup was established, and the nozzle performance was evaluated by generating jet pressure profiles from the measurement of a pitot tube array. The results show that the shatter jet strength is greater with a large throat diameter, high inlet pressure, and a short distance between the nozzle exit and impingement position. Increasing the number of orifices generates a wider jet coverage, and the distance between the orifices should be limited to avoid the formation of a low-pressure region between the orifices. The study also demonstrates that an optimized converging-diverging multi-jet nozzle significantly outperformed a conventional shatter jet nozzle by achieving higher energy and wider coverage while consuming less steam.
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Effects of different ammonium lignosulfonate contents on the crystallization, rheological behaviors, and thermal and mechanical properties of ethylene propylene diene monomer/polypropylene/ammonium lignosulfonate composites, TAPPI Journal January 2020
ABSTRACT: Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), made from ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and polypropylene (PP) based on reactive blending, has an excellent processing performance and characteristics and a wide range of applications. However, there are currently no reports in the literature regarding the usage of TPE in making composite boards. In this paper, EPDM, PP, and ammonium lignosulfonate (AL) were used as the raw materials, polyethylene wax was used as the plasticizer, and a dicumyl peroxide vulcanization system with dynamic vulcanization was used to make a new kind of composite material. This research studied the influences of the AL contents on the crystallization behaviors, rheological properties, thermal properties, and mechanical properties of the composites. The results showed that the AL content had a noticeable impact on the performance of the composite board. Accordingly, this kind of composite material can be used as an elastomer material for the core layer of laminated flooring.
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Guest Editorial: Coating research addresses new product demands in response to global pandemic, TAPPI Journal November 2020
ABSTRACT: For all of us, the year 2020 has been one of significant challenge. Our communities, companies, institutions, organizations, and families have had to make many tough decisions and change our way of life as a result of the global pandemic.