Do High-Efficiency Thermocompressors Save Steam?
High-efficiency thermocompressors do offer a higher entrainment ratio which means a lower motive steam (high-pressure) flow is required.
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ICYMI: Top Five Blog Posts of 2017 - Part 2
2017 was a year full of innovation. So, in case you missed it, here are the top five Kadant Solutions blog posts from the past year based on popularity.
Read moreWritten by Vicki Hunsberger on December 26, 2017.
Where Do You Start in Optimizing a Dryer Section?
The dryer section consumes large amounts of energy and it can have a dramatic impact on both sheet quality and profitability.
Read moreWritten by Greg Wedel on December 01, 2017.
Meet Team Kadant - Mike Sneary, Business Development Manager
Mike Sneary, Business Development Manger at Kadant Johnson, started with the company in 1980.
Read moreWritten by Kandi Hagenbuch on November 09, 2017.
Are the Non-Condensable Bleeds on Thermocompressor Sections Necessary?
Most thermocompressor sections are equipped with a non-condensable bleed (NCB) which are are applied to thermocompressor sections to prevent accumulation of non-condensable gases in the dryers.
Read moreWritten by Jeff Chaloux on October 20, 2017.
Examining Yankee Health by Understanding Blade Wear
The tissue making industry is dynamic with new assets under construction, older assets that are aging and paying the bills, and on the back end of the process, assets that are being retired and scrapped.
Read moreWritten by Jack Allen on January 09, 2018.
ICYMI - Top Five Blog Posts of 2017
In 2018, Kadant Johnson educated and inspired. In case you missed them, here are the top five Kadant Johnson blog posts of 2017 by popularity.
Read moreWritten by Kandi Hagenbuch on December 14, 2017.
All “Dry” Roads Lead to Kadant Johnson Research Center
Most papermakers come to the Kadant Johnson Research Center with a problem in hand. They may be seeking to convert production from newsprint to a containerboard grade, have poor moisture profile, limited drying capacity, poor system stability, flooding dryers, long thermal response times, or a lack of energy efficiency.
Read moreWritten by Martin Koepenick on November 20, 2017.
Evaluating Dryer Drainage System Energy Use
Steam flows are commonly measured to monitor dryer section energy consumption. The total steam flow, however, does not provide enough information to assess energy efficiency.
Read moreWritten by Ken Hill on November 03, 2017.
Kadant Participates in Tissue 2017 Conference & Expo
Last week tissue makers from around the world visited the first tissue conference co-produced by TAPPI and RISI in Miami, Florida.
Read moreWritten by Vicki Hunsberger on October 12, 2017.
