Optimization

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.

Written 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.

Written by Dave McGowan on May 06, 2014.

How to Recover From Flooding in Paper Dryers

When flooded dryers are identified during machine production, and if these issues are steam system related issues, there are several actions that can be taken to restore condensate flow and get the paper dryer back to normal operation.

Written by Wayne O'Driscoll on January 21, 2014.

Identifying Flooded Dryers in Papermaking

Flooded paper dryers exhibit a number of tell-tale signs which can be used to identify that the dryer is flooded. The following troubleshooting techniques can be used

Written by Wayne O'Driscoll on December 10, 2013.

How Does Condensate Behavior Relate to Heat Transfer in Corrugator Rolls?

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

Written by Greg Wedel on October 29, 2013.

The Importance of Using Genuine Parts

For the lowest cost of ownership, use genuine, qualified, original equipment parts.

Written by Al Ives on May 13, 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.

Written by Pat Long on March 10, 2014.

The Causes of Flooding in Paper Dryers

The majority of flooding incidents can be attributed to steam and condensate system issues (poor equipment sizing, incorrect system set-points and incorrect system calibration) and mechanical issues (unreliable or incorrectly installed steam joints and syphons). In this discussion, we will focus on the steam system issues that contribute to flooding.

Written by Wayne O'Driscoll on January 07, 2014.

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.

Written by Wayne O'Driscoll on November 26, 2013.

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”).

on October 01, 2013.

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