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The Use of Parametric Analysis to Identify Opportunities for

The Use of Parametric Analysis to Identify Opportunities for Improved Operations of Lime Kilns, 2017PEERS

Update on Optimizing Black Liquor Recovery Throughput and In

Update on Optimizing Black Liquor Recovery Throughput and Increase Campaign Life with Chemical Additives, 2017PEERS

RECOVERY BOILER SCR • A CHALLENGE AND ANOPPORTUNITY IN RETRO

RECOVERY BOILER SCR • A CHALLENGE AND ANOPPORTUNITY IN RETROFIT CASES, 2017PEERS

Plant and Boiler Energy Efficiency Evaluations, 2017PEERS

Plant and Boiler Energy Efficiency Evaluations, 2017PEERS

Biomass gasification for green ammonia production in kraft mills, TAPPI Journal September 2026

ABSTRACT: As the global energy sector transitions toward net-zero emissions, kraft pulp mills present a compelling opportunity to produce green fuels and achieve net-negative emissions by capturing biogenic carbon, helping offset hard-to-abate sectors. This study explores the techno-economics of integrating biomass gasification for green ammonia production within kraft mills, using KraftSIM modeling to evaluate ammonia production, steam balance, emissions, and utility impacts. The proposed design enables energy and water system integration with the existing mill and allows for a gradual scale-up without disrupting the chemistry and operation of the recovery cycle. Across five scenarios representing different biomass gasification rates ranging from 100 to 1000 bone-dry metric tons per day (BDMT/d), the process yields ammonia at approximately 0.51 metric tons per bone-dry metric ton (t/ BDMT), while generating significant low- and medium-pressure steam and hot water that offset mill utility demands. The incineration of pressure swing adsorption tail gas and ammonia plant purge gas in the power boiler reduces biomass combustion and enhances power boiler efficiency. Economic analysis suggests a net revenue potential of approximately CA$380/BDMT, which could increase with the implementation of biogenic carbon pricing. Overall profitability is strongly influenced by biomass procurement costs, electricity prices, and prevailing green fuel and chemical market premium. This work outlines a practical, near-term decarbonization pathway for kraft mills by coupling green fuel production with potential opportunities for carbon removal.

Closed-Loop Vacuum Control in Papermaking: A Data-Driven Approach to Wet End Optimization, TAPPICon26

New improved quality inspection for food and liquid packaging board - innovative use of 3D detection for inspecting indents and outdents, and UV- technology for reliable inspection of oil, TAPPICon26

Using multistage models to evaluate how pulp washing after the first extraction stage impacts elemental chlorine-free bleach demand, TAPPI Journal November 2018

Using multistage models to evaluate how pulp washing after the first extraction stage impacts elemental chlorine-free bleach demand, TAPPI Journal November 2018

Influence of tensile straining and fibril angle on the stiffness and strength of previously dried kraft pulp fibers, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2018

Influence of tensile straining and fibril angle on the stiffness and strength of previously dried kraft pulp fibers, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2018

Bleach Plant Scale Control Best Practices to Minimize Barium Sulfate and Calcium Oxalate Scale, Down Time and Cost, 19PEERS

Bleach Plant Scale Control Best Practices to Minimize Barium Sulfate and Calcium Oxalate Scale, Down Time and Cost, 19PEERS