Optimization of a brownstock washing line
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to improve the efficiency of a certain Scandinavian chemical pulp mill’s brownstock washing line. The information was collected by using online devices (a refractometer and a conductivity meter), and the whole line was controlled by an upper level control system. The results indicate that it is possible to reduce the amount of brownstock washing loss by controlling the dilution factor (DF) of the entire brownstock washing line, via the use of torque control of washers and real time wash loss measurements. Simultaneously, the amount of used wash water is decreased, thus significantly improving the economic efficiency of the fiber line, especially in the evaporation and bleaching plant. Real time dissolved dry solids (DDS) measurements proved useful for controlling and monitoring the wash loss and water consumption.
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OpenAlex topics: Mineral Processing and Grinding · Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques · Material Properties and Processing
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