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Fluid Handling


Why Dryers Flood in Papermaking

At some stage during their working career, papermakers and mill engineers will have encountered at least one instance of flooded dryers in the drying section on their paper machine.

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What are Rotary Joints & Rotary Unions?

A rotary joint, also referred to as a rotary union or rotating union, is a rotary sealing device that connects rotating equipment to fixed piping for the transfer of steam, water, thermal oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, air, and other media.

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How Does Condensate Behave In Corrugator Rolls?

Condensed steam (“condensate”) that forms inside a heated corrugator roll may be laying on the bottom of the roll (“puddling”), tumbling around inside the roll (“cascading”), or spinning with the shell (“rimming”).

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