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New learnings and strategies for meeting future recovery boiler particulate emission limits with existing electrostatic precipitators, TAPPI Journal June 2021
ABSTRACT: It is foreseeable that recovery boiler particulate emission limits in the United States and Canada will continue to get more stringent with time. Because of this, continued improvement of emission control equipment, as well as a better understanding of how operating parameters affect performance, are necessary. Although electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) are often viewed as a mature technology, many improvements in ESP technology continue to be developed. In recent years, academic efforts have improved the understanding of recovery boiler operating conditions on ESP performance. Additionally, advancements in materials, power supplies, and design continue to improve the efficiency and reliability of ESPs.This paper discusses how recovery boiler and electrostatic precipitator (ESP) operating factors affect ESP perfor-mance based on process simulations and practical experience, and how these learnings can be implemented to improve future operation of existing ESPs.
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Repulping of wet strength paper towel with potassium monopersulfate, TAPPI Journal September 2020
ABSTRACT: Potassium monopersulfate (KMPS) was used in repulping of polyamide-epichlorohydrin (PAE)-containing paper towel. The effectiveness of the repulping aid was compared with that of sodium hypochlorite. Addition of a 2.4% KMPS repulping aid achieved complete repulping of the paper towel, resulting in 88% screen yield and about 5% rejects. To reach a similar pulping result, two times the oxidative equivalent amount of sodium hypochlorite had to be used. Compared to the pulp fibers obtained from sodium hypochlorite repulping, those obtained from KMPS repulping had higher physical strength, longer fiber length, and lower fines content. This study demonstrated that KMPS was superior to sodium hypochlorite in repulping of PAE-containing paper towel in terms of effectiveness and pulp quality.
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Crossflow filtration of green liquor for increased pulp production, improved green liquor quality, and energy savings, TAPPI JOURNAL October 2020
ABSTRACT: A new green liquor filtration system has been installed and commissioned at the Ence pulp mill in Pontevedra, Spain. The filtration system is based on microfiltration and was developed in collaboration with the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. The patented method for efficient purification of green liquor decreases the non-process element (NPE) content by providing more efficient solids/liquid separation, reducing energy and chemical consumption in pulp mills and increasing production capacity by eliminating certain capacity bottlenecks. The process has been continuously tested at the Aspa Bruk Mill outside Askersund, Sweden, since 2013. The technology has proven to create nearly particulate-free green liquor during the purification process. The technology can also be used to polish white liquor to provide higher pulp quality.To provide for a simple and cost-effective installation, the system was designed as a skid-mounted unit that is pre-piped, instrumented, and tested before shipment. The system is modular and allows for easy expansion of capacity. This paper discusses the process design, process integration, and startup of the new system, along with experiences from the first months of operation.
Conference papers
Applications of Infrared Thermography in Industrial Facilities, 20PEERS Conference
Applications of Infrared Thermography in Industrial Facilities, 20PEERS Conference
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Hydraulic Root Cause Failure Analysis, 20PEERS Conference
Hydraulic Root Cause Failure Analysis, 20PEERS Conference
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New Revenue Opportunities for Pulp and Paper Sector from Carbon Capture, 20PEERS Conference
New Revenue Opportunities for Pulp and Paper Sector from Carbon Capture, 20PEERS Conference
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FEL1 and 2 • The Beginnings of Successful Paper Machine Conversions, 20PEERS Conference
FEL1 and 2 • The Beginnings of Successful Paper Machine Conversions, 20PEERS Conference
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Down Flow Cooking Process Optimization • A Case Study At A Southern US Mill, 20PEERS Conference
Down Flow Cooking Process Optimization • A Case Study At A Southern US Mill, 20PEERS Conference
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No Cost Solution for Wood Chip Handling, 20PEERS Conference
No Cost Solution for Wood Chip Handling, 20PEERS Conference
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Energy Saving Potential of Screen Fractionation for Production of BCTMP, 20PEERS Conference
Energy Saving Potential of Screen Fractionation for Production of BCTMP, 20PEERS Conference