Dryer Inspections and Paper Dryer Performance
The dryer section of a paper machine consumes large amounts of energy and can have a dramatic impact on the quality of your sheet and your bottom line.
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Dryer Bars and Paper Dryer Performance
Dryer bars are axial bars placed on the inside of steam-heated paper dryers to create turbulence in the rimming condensate layer. If the spacing of the bars is chosen correctly, resonant waves are created in the condensate film, between each pair of bars.
Read moreWritten by Jerry Timm on May 27, 2014.
White Water Recovery – the Benefits Go Beyond Just Saving Water
Corporate sustainability statements often emphasize water reduction as a goal associated with minimizing a company’s environmental footprint and impact on the community. Being a “good neighbor” by optimizing the use of water and reducing water costs are the two most obvious benefits.
Read moreWritten by Dave McGowan on May 06, 2014.
Revolutionary Change in Corrugating Steam Systems
Increased visibility into the system, from boiler to condensate return, maximum heat transfer, and improved runnability are what top-performing corrugators are saying can make a critical difference in their plants - allowing them to run consistently at cut-off knife speeds.
Written by Danielle Rohrer on April 01, 2014.
Can Filtration Equipment Cost-effectively Reclaim White Water in Systems With a Variability in Solids?
Selecting filtration equipment that performs efficiently under the dynamic process conditions of paper machine white water loops can be a challenge for many papermakers. Variability in furnish, paper grades and the operating conditions of the machine, can lead to large swings in the type and amount of solids that must be removed from the white water before it can be reused in the process.
Read moreWritten by Pat Long on March 10, 2014.
New Video Shows Quick and Safe Doctor Blade Removal
Pulling a sharp doctor blade from a doctor blade holder with compacted fibers, glue, and wood pitch can be a safety risk, especially without the proper tools.
Read moreWritten by Vicki Hunsberger on June 17, 2014.
The Importance of Using Genuine Parts
For the lowest cost of ownership, use genuine, qualified, original equipment parts.
Read moreWritten by Al Ives on May 13, 2014.
Advances in Press Roll Dewatering
Blind drilled, grooved, and suction drilled rolls are commonly used on presses in the papermaking process. The open areas in these rolls are designed to accept water from the fabric. It is important all the water in these rolls be evacuated before the nip to prevent re-wetting the sheet and to ensure optimum press nip performance. In some cases these rolls rely solely on centrifugal force to evacuate water, but this is often not sufficient, especially when the fabric becomes filled and cannot accept as much water.
Read moreWritten by Jerry Vandoros on April 08, 2014.
Tissue Makers Take Over Miami
Last week tissue makers and converters from around the world visited Tissue World Americas in Miami, Florida. Tissue World Americas reported the event brought in a record-breaking number of participants. The exhibition and conference offered a variety of opportunities for learning.
Read moreWritten by Vicki Hunsberger on March 25, 2014.
Why Do My Steam Coils Freeze in the Winter?
Unfortunately, this happens too often. Repairing or replacing steam coils can be very expensive. Fresh air make-up steam coils are typically temperature controlled using a modulating steam control valve to regulate the discharge air temperature.
Read moreWritten by Mike Sneary on March 03, 2014.
