scholarly journals Printing paper as a reflector with idealized properties: How to link the paper industry and printing art

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry A. Tarasov ◽  
Andrey G. Tyagunov ◽  
Oleg B. Milder
Keyword(s):  
Paper Industry ◽  
Printing Paper

Application of calcium carbonate for uncoated digital printing paper from 100% eucalyptus pulp

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
KLAUS DOELLE ◽  
JOHN J. AMAYA
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Digital Printing ◽  
Particle Size Range ◽  
Paper Properties ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Eucalyptus Pulp ◽  
Printing Paper

Increasing the filler content in paper to reduce the cost of materials is an ongoing effort among papermakers. Selecting the proper calcium carbonate additive for each type of paper is the key to achieving this goal. Calcium carbonate is the most widely used filler material in the paper industry. On average, it is applied at levels of 18% to 30%. Quality requirements of each type of paper vary widely, according to use; understanding the effect that different types of calcium carbonate have on paper properties allows producers to choose the best filler for each use. Given that the market for uncoated digital printing paper is expected to grow, this study focused on selecting the optimal calcium carbonate for the production of uncoated digital printing paper made from 100% eucalyptus pulp. In this study, 13 varieties of calcium carbonates were used to prepare handsheets for the detailed analyses of structural, optical, and strength properties. The samples included nine varieties of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) (two rhombic and seven scalenohedral, covering a particle size range from 1.2 μm to 2.9 μm) and four varieties of ground calcium carbonate (GCC) (three anionic and one cationic, with a particle size range of 0.7 μm to 1.5 μm). From the results of this study, we determined that the optimal calcium carbonate for uncoated digital printing paper made from eucalyptus pulp is scalenohedral PCC with a particle size of 1.9 μm, because of its positive effects on caliper, stiffness, brightness, and opacity.

scholarly journals PATI TERMODIFIKASI ENZIMATIS SEBAGAI KOMPONEN PEREKAT BAHAN SALUT KERTAS CETAK

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Elyani ◽  
Jenni Rismijana ◽  
Teddy Kardiansyah ◽  
Cucu ,
Keyword(s):  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Modified Starch ◽  
Cationic Starch ◽  
Water Penetration ◽  
Paper Properties ◽  
Bleached Kraft Pulp ◽  
Base Paper ◽  
Printing Paper

This research has been conducted through several steps. Step I was base papermaking using 80% LBKP and 20 % NBKP. They were refine separately up to 300 ml CSF, then mixed with 15% CaCO3, 0.6% AKD, 0.5% poliacrylamide, and 1,5% cationic starch to dry-weight of fibers. Step II was modifying starch enzymaticaly at 70-75°C, pH 6.5 - 7.0, amylase 0,05% for 15 minutes. Step III was base-paper coating with varied adhesives. Variation I use natural starch, Variation II use enzymatic modified starch, Variation III use commercial starch each of 8%. Testing for the handsheets comprise of brightness, roughtness, picking strength, water penetration, and pH. The results showed that the viscosity for natural starch, enzymatic starch and commercial starch respectively at 8000 cPs, 26 cPs and 114 cPs. The use of enzymatic modified starch give the best paper properties. The experiments has replicated in a laboratory of paper industry, with the same results, using clay and CaCO3 at 40:60 ratio, enzymatic starch, commercial starch, and natural starch.Keywords: starch, coated printing paper, amylase, viscosity.  ABSTRAK Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui beberapa tahapan. Tahap I adalah pembuatan kertas dasar dengan menggunakan bahan baku 80% serat pendek atau leaf bleached kraft pulp (LBKP) dan 20% serat panjang atau needle bleached kraft pulp ( NBKP) digiling secara terpisah hingga mencapai derajat giling 300 ml CSF. Selanjutnya pulp dicampur ke dalam bahan kimia yang terdiri 15 % CaCO3, 0,6% AKD, 1,5% pati kationik dan Poliakrilamida sebesar 0,5% terhadap berat kering pulp. Lembaran dibuat pada gramatur 60 g/m2. Tahap II adalah pembuatan pati termodifikasi enzimatis pada kondisi inkubasi suhu sekitar 70 – 75oC, pH : 6,5 – 7,0, waktu selama 15 menit dengan penambahan amilase sebesar 0,05%. Tahap III adalah proses penyalutan kertas dasar dengan pati termodifikasi enzimatis, sebagai pembanding menggunakan pati alam maupun pati komersial. Kemudian dilakukan pengujian terhadap lembaran yang dihasilkan meliputi : derajat putih, kekasaran, penetrasi minyak, ketahanan cabut, daya serap air dan pH. Selanjutnya dilakukan uji coba di industri dengan komposisi pigmen kaolin dan kalsium karbonat 40 : 60 menggunakan pati enzim, pati komersial, dan pati alam. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa viskositas untuk pati alam, pati enzim dan pati komersial masing-masing adalah sebasar 8000 cPs, 26 cPs dan 114 cPs. Penggunaan pati modifikasi enzim memberikan sifat kertas yang paling baik. Hasil replikasi percobaan di laboratorium industri, pati enzim juga menghasilkan sifat kertas yang lebih baik.Kata kunci: pati, kertas cetak salut, amilase, viskositas.  

Co-cooking nonwoods with hardwoods

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
TROY RUNGE ◽  
CHUNHUI ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Pulp And Paper Industry ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Agricultural Residues ◽  
Kraft Pulping ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Xylan Content

Agricultural residues and energy crops are promising resources that can be utilized in the pulp and paper industry. This study examines the potential of co-cooking nonwood materials with hardwoods as means to incorporate nonwood material into a paper furnish. Specifically, miscanthus, switchgrass, and corn stover were substituted for poplar hardwood chips in the amounts of 10 wt %, 20 wt %, and 30 wt %, and the blends were subjected to kraft pulping experiments. The pulps were then bleached with an OD(EP)D sequence and then refined and formed into handsheets to characterize their physical properties. Surprisingly, all three co-cooked pulps showed improved strength properties (up to 35%). Sugar measurement of the pulps by high-performance liquid chromatography suggested that the strength increase correlated with enriched xylan content.

Corrosion monitoring and root cause identification in high solids concentrators

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 467-477
Author(s):  
PASI NIEMELAINEN ◽  
MARTTI PULLIAINEN ◽  
JARMO KAHALA ◽  
SAMPO LUUKKAINEN
Keyword(s):  
Paper Industry ◽  
Black Liquor ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Potential Range ◽  
Corrosion Monitoring ◽  
General Corrosion ◽  
High Solids ◽  
Passive Area

Black liquor high solids (about 80%) concentrators have often been found to suffer from aggressive corrosion. In particular, the first and second effect bodies are susceptible to corrosion attacks resulting in tube leaks and wall thinning, which limit the availability and lifetime of evaporator lines. Corrosion dynamics and construction materials have been studied extensively within the pulp and paper industry to understand the corrosion process. However, it has been challenging to identify root causes for corrosion, which has limited proactive measures to minimize corrosion damage. Corrosion of the first phase concentrator was studied by defining the potential regions for passive area, stress corrosion cracking, pitting corrosion, and general corrosion. This was achieved by using a technique called polarization scan that reveals ranges for the passive area in which the equipment is naturally protected against corrosion. The open circuit potential, also known as corrosion potential, and linear polarization resistance of the metal were monitored online, which allowed for definition of corrosion risks for stainless steel 304L and duplex stainless steels 2205 and SAF 2906. An online temperature measurement added insight to the analysis. A process diagnostics tool was used to identify root causes of the corrosion attacks. Many of the root causes were related to process conditions triggering corrosion. Once the metal surface was activated, it was difficult to repassivate the metal naturally unless a sufficient potential range was reached.

Creating adaptive predictions for packaging-critical quality parameters using advanced analytics and machine learning

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 679-689
Author(s):  
CYDNEY RECHTIN ◽  
CHITTA RANJAN ◽  
ANTHONY LEWIS ◽  
BETH ANN ZARKO
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Fast Change ◽  
The Face ◽  
Model Tuning ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
Time Critical

Packaging manufacturers are challenged to achieve consistent strength targets and maximize production while reducing costs through smarter fiber utilization, chemical optimization, energy reduction, and more. With innovative instrumentation readily accessible, mills are collecting vast amounts of data that provide them with ever increasing visibility into their processes. Turning this visibility into actionable insight is key to successfully exceeding customer expectations and reducing costs. Predictive analytics supported by machine learning can provide real-time quality measures that remain robust and accurate in the face of changing machine conditions. These adaptive quality “soft sensors” allow for more informed, on-the-fly process changes; fast change detection; and process control optimization without requiring periodic model tuning. The use of predictive modeling in the paper industry has increased in recent years; however, little attention has been given to packaging finished quality. The use of machine learning to maintain prediction relevancy under everchanging machine conditions is novel. In this paper, we demonstrate the process of establishing real-time, adaptive quality predictions in an industry focused on reel-to-reel quality control, and we discuss the value created through the availability and use of real-time critical quality.

Does the kappa number method accurately reflect lignin content in nonwood pulps?

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 611-617
Author(s):  
Sabrina Burkhardt
Keyword(s):  
Lignin Content ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Pulp And Paper Industry ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Kappa Number ◽  
Klason Lignin ◽  
Organic Functional Groups ◽  
Pulp Properties ◽  
Wood Pulps ◽  
Hexenuronic Acid

The traditional kappa number method was developed in 1960 as a way to more quickly determine the level of lignin remaining in a completed or in-progress pulp. A significantly faster approach than the Klason lignin procedure, the kappa number method is based on the reaction of a strong oxidizing agent (KMnO4) with lignin and small amounts of other organic functional groups present in the pulp, such as hexenuronic acid. While the usefulness of the kappa number for providing information about bleaching requirements and pulp properties has arguably transformed the pulp and paper industry, it has been mostly developed for kraft, sulfite, and soda wood pulps. Nonwood species have a different chemical makeup than hardwood or softwood sources. These chemical differ-ences can influence kappa and Klason measurements on the pulp and lead to wide ranges of error. Both original data from Sustainable Fiber Technologies’ sulfur and chlorine-free pulping process and kappa and Klason data from various nonwood pulp literature sources will be presented to challenge the assumption that the kappa number accurately represents lignin content in nonwood pulps.

Increased dryness after pressing and wet web strength by utilizing foam application technology

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 731-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
KARITA KINNUNEN-RAUDASKOSKI ◽  
KRISTIAN SALMINEN ◽  
JANI LEHMONEN ◽  
TUOMO HJELT
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Guar Gum ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Reference Sample ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Cellulose Microfibrils ◽  
Application Technology ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Wet Pressing ◽  
Web Strength

Production cost savings by lowering basis weight has been a trend in papermaking. The strategy has been to decrease the amount of softwood kraft pulp and increase use of fillers and recycled fibers. These changes have a tendency to lower strength properties of both the wet and dry web. To compensate for the strength loss in the paper, a greater quantity of strength additives is often required, either dosed at the wet end or applied to the wet web by spray. In this pilot-scale study, it was shown how strength additives can be effectively applied with foam-based application technology. The technology can simultaneously increase dryness after wet pressing and enhance dry and wet web strength properties. Foam application of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), guar gum, starch, and cellulose microfibrils (CMF) increased web dryness after wet pressing up to 5.2%-units compared to the reference sample. The enhanced dewatering with starch, guar gum, and CMF was detected with a bulk increase. Additionally, a significant increase in z-directional tensile strength of dry web and and in-plane tensile strength properties of wet web was obtained. Based on the results, foam application technology can be a very useful technology for several applications in the paper industry.

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