Pulp and Paper Flashcards
1
Q
What is pulp consistency?
A
Percentage of dry fiber in a mixture of pulp and water
2
Q
Where is the brown stock sent to after the blow tank?
A
Washing
3
Q
What methods are used to break wood into pulp?
A
Chemical, Physical, and a combination of both
4
Q
What is the purpose of refining or beating?
A
To mechanically treat fibers so they can be formed into paper or board of the desired properties
5
Q
What sections of the paper machine belong to the wet end operations?
A
Headbox, wire section, press section
6
Q
What is the purpose of the headbox?
A
Deliver uniform flow onto the moving machine wire
