With the advent of high machine speeds over the years, machine efficiencies have become an issue due to the increase of sheet breaks in the dryer section open draw.

Project

Rebuild of a drum dryer syphon, rotary joint, and associated steam and condensate system used in the food industry for the manufacturing of potato flakes.

As an application engineering veteran of 20 years, I have been involved with hundreds of hardware installations on steam systems. Through these experiences, I have learned two important lessons: take comprehensive field measurements and do test fits.

Mill wanted to increase production and reduce chemical costs (Polymer stickies treatment & solvent table/felt washes). 

Rubber expansion joints are used in piping systems for a wide variety of reasons. These reasons include absorbing pipe movements in all directions (compression, extension, and lateral), minimizing vibration, and limiting sound transfer through the piping system.

Pulp mill personnel often search for ways to increase capacity and efficiency across the Fiberline. Taking steps to improve the overall performance of existing washing equipment can make a positive impact on achieving those goals.

Toscotec has developed key energy efficient solutions for the primary water recovery system, stock approach line, and headbox, which deliver substantial energy savings and process optimization results. The performances of the majority of these solutions have been consolidated in several installations and have become part of Toscotec’s standard design.

If there are obsolete devices in your paper sheeting or winding machine, they could be at risk of permanent shutdown. To ensure this does not happen, and based on experience, we have put together these recommendations that could help you.

The Importance of Boilers in Industrial Processes

A Gulf Coast power plant occasionally needs to bypass superheated steam from its power generating turbines. This occurs when power is not needed, but the boiler cannot reduce heat immediately.

Proper contamination control is at the foundation of a profitable lubrication program. It doesn’t take a significant number of particles in a lubricant for bearing life to be affected, which is why maintenance personnel should be relentless in identifying and addressing all sources of ingression.

The fundamental process components that drive recovery boiler operations are the combustion air system and the black liquor. Changes in the liquor cycle can dramatically impact how the recovery boiler performs, and poor performance may negatively impact emissions and overall operational efficiency.

Not all desuperheaters are made equal. Desuperheaters come in various types and are selected based on application.

Pick-up troubleshooting tips for the press section

OEMs, as well as newer, high-speed corrugator lines, are installing quality control packages that are integrated with the corrugator controls.

Effective process data management is the foundation for successful digitalization.

A paper mill in North America was running cast iron dryers with a two piece head construction. Two piece construction is also found on steel dryers which are becoming more common in paper drying applications.

Widely accepted as the industry standard dryer fabric cleaning device in the paper and board industry, Kadant recently introduced an enhanced system for thoroughly washing the cleaning head of the M-clean™ PRO.

When press vibrations take place in the papermaking process, machine speed has to be slowed down. This has an immediate negative effect on output and ultimately production targets.

Hydrocyclone systems remove unwanted particles such as sand, glass, metal, plastic and polystyrene from pulp. 

The Internet of Things, augmented reality, virtual reality, digitized twins, artificial intelligence… these technologies are constantly vying for our attention, 4.0 times over. The danger is that you could spread yourself to thin with a multitude of solutions.