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    Role of Brownstock Washing

  • Location of Washers
  • Pulp Supply to the Washer
  • Goals of Washer Operation
  • Drum Washer Design
  • Multi-Stage Washer Systems
  • Brownstock Washing Principles

  • Dropleg Vacuum & Fluid Principles
  • Pulp Drainage
  • Dilution, Thickening & Displacement
  • Countercurrent Washing
  • Sodium, COD & Dissolved Solids
  • Brownstock Washing Variables

  • Stock Consistency
  • Pulp Species
  • Kappa Number & K Number
  • Solids Content & Baume
  • Washing Losses
  • Wash Water Temperature
  • Dilution Factor
  • Air Entrainment
  • Defoamer Usage
  • Foam Handling
  • Brownstock Washing Economics

  • Operating Costs
  • Optimum Operating Point


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