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.
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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.
The History of the Rotary Joint
Throughout the 19th and early part of the 20th century, the accepted method of supplying water or steam to a rotating cylinder was through the use of stuffing boxes or packing glands, which proved inefficient.
Read moreWritten by Kandi Hagenbuch on September 25, 2017.
How to use a Vacuum Breaker above design temperature?
What to do when you need a vacuum breaker to protect your pipes and tanks and your steam temperature is higher than the temperature limit of the vacuum breaker?
Read moreWritten by Jan Walter on August 28, 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 Johnson R&D Center – Taking Machine Performance to the Next Level
Kadant Johnson's global research and development center, located in Three Rivers, Michigan, features 18 test machines and 43 test postions.
Read moreWritten by Kandi Hagenbuch on October 09, 2017.
Genuine Parts Ensure Maximum Performance for Steam Joints
Many times, knock-off steam joint parts look identical to genuine parts. Most times, knock-off steam joint parts never perform like genuine parts.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on September 12, 2017.
A Break From Breaks
An ideal way to give operators the freedom to use their time more efficiently is our DMS® (Dryer Management System) control system.
Read moreWritten by Martin Koepenick on August 01, 2017.
