EP2900865B1 - Liquid distributor for a washing apparatus - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a liquid distributor for a washing apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a washing apparatus according to the preamble of claim 14.
- Pulp washing is a key operation in the pulping line.
- washing apparatuses There are many different types of washing apparatuses available, some of which are based on press washing and comprise means for pressing the pulp to remove liquid. After pressing, the pulp can, if suitable, be diluted to a desired consistency.
- a well-known washing machine is a twin-roll press of the general type disclosed in US 3,980,518 , for example. It has two counter-rotating rolls with perforated outer surfaces. A web of pulp is formed on the respective rolls and is transported in the direction of rotation in a vat partially surrounding the rolls, to the so-called press nip between the rolls. The liquid removed from the pulp, i.e. the filtrate, passes through the perforated roll surface in a radial inwards direction and is, by means of axial filtrate channels, led to the ends of the press roll, where it is output. Washing liquid or other treatment liquid may be supplied to the pulp web through inlets in the vat.
- washing equipment is a drum washer, as in e.g. US 5,046,338 or SE 502815 , where the cellulose-containing pulp is deposited and dewatered on a single rotating filter drum with a permeable outer surface, after the addition of washing liquide, which displaces the liquid remaining on the pulp web after the preceding process step, for example a cooking step or bleaching step.
- the static pressure causes the contaminated liquid, called filtrate, to pass through the outer surface permeable to liquid.
- a further development of the original drum washer is the pressurized displacement washer, where the filtrate, under overpressure, is forced to pass through the permeable outer surface.
- washing liquid is fed through a nozzle and is then output through a slot in a baffle.
- a problem with directing the washing liquid perpendicular to the pulp web is that it passes right through the pulp web with high velocity and with the smallest possible contact route with the fibres. This gives longitudinal tracks in the fibre web and the washing is ineffective, since the washing liquid is mixed with the filtrate.
- a liquid distributor is shown with an output perpendicular to the input and where the output channel is enlarging towards the output.
- the purpose is to slow down the washing liquid, by having a conical nozzle. Since the cross section area is continuously increasing towards the outlet, the washing liquid will slow down.
- a problem is that a cone needs to be long in order to have effect and thus takes a lot of place and will thus not be efficient enough for this purpose.
- the inlet to the conical nozzle is tangential to the cone which redirects the flow.
- the cross section area right after the flow redirection is the same as before the flow redirection and the flow redirection will therefore not in itself cause any decrease in velocity. Instead, the purpose to cause whirls.
- An object of the invention is to provide an improved liquid distributor for an apparatus for washing and/or dewatering of cellulose pulp. This object is achieved in accordance with the appended claims.
- the invention builds on the insight that a tangential inlet to a nozzle or other liquid distributor where the incoming washing liquid is redirected by a flow redirecting wall, does not slow down the washing liquid, unless also the cross section area in the channel after the flow redirecting wall is everywhere larger than before the flow redirecting wall. Otherwise the only effect is to case whirls, which will have a limited effect to improve the washing.
- the invention also teaches to further reduce the energy and momentum of the washing liquid by slowing it down by means of a second flow redirecting wall.
- the cross section area in the channel after the second flow redirecting wall is everywhere larger than before the second flow redirecting wall.
- the liquid distributor is arranged such that a part of the flow hits the second flow redirecting wall, whereas another part goes above.
- washing liquid can be provided with a high pressure, which makes the distribution to a number of nozzles or other liquid distributors easier, without having to have a separate valve to each nozzle.
- the velocity of the washing liquid will not be too high when it meets the pulp. This causes the washing liquid to make a layer on the outside of the pulp, instead of going right through the pulp at isolated points. This also minimises mixing of the filtrate pressed from the pulp, which is not desired.
- the washing liquid is both calmed down and spread, which makes the washing of the pulp more effective. Since the solution is compact it does not take much place.
- a channel refers to a space where the washing liquid flows in the liquid distributor, when the apparatus for washing cellulose pulp is in operation.
- Fig. 1 illustrates an example apparatus 100 for washing of cellulose pulp.
- a twin roll press 100 comprising two co-operating cylindrical press rolls/drums 2 is shown.
- the press rolls 2 are arranged to rotate in opposite directions R, R' during operation and each has a permeable outer surface 4, such as a perforated metal sheet.
- the press rolls 2 are partially enclosed by a vat 5 comprising a vat wall 5 and a vat chamber 8, which vat 5 is arranged at a distance from the permeable outer surfaces 4 so as to partially enclose the press rolls 2 in the circumferential direction.
- pulp enters a pulp distribution device 1 of the respective press roll 2.
- the input consistency of the pulp is typically in the range of 2-13%.
- a pulp web is formed on the permeable roll surface 4.
- the pulp web is transported, guided by the vat 5, in the direction of rotation R, R' to be pressed in a nip 3 where the distance between the press rolls 2 is smallest.
- the press rolls 2 comprise axial filtrate channels 6, which receive filtrate from the pulp web.
- the filtrate passes through the permeable roll surface 4 and is transported towards the ends of the press rolls 2, where it is output. Washing liquid is supplied to the pulp web in the vat chamber 8 through liquid distributors 10.
- the pulp is output by means of a discharge screw 7.
- a liquid distributor 10 for the supply of washing liquid, according to a first embodiment of the invention.
- the liquid distributor 10 comprises an inlet 12, an outlet 13, a first flow redirecting wall 14 that redirects the liquid, a second flow redirecting wall 15 after the first flow redirecting wall 14, and a channel 11 with a first channel section 11a, a second channel section 11b and a third channel section 11c.
- the second channel section 11b is also the penultimate channel section 11b
- the third channel section 11c is also the last channel section 11c.
- the first channel section 11a has a first channel cross section area A1 and is placed between the inlet 12 and the first flow redirecting wall 14.
- the second channel section 11b has a second channel cross section area A21+A22, which is larger than the first channel cross section area A1, and is placed between the first flow redirecting wall 14 and the outlet 13. More specifically, the second channel section 11b is placed between the first flow redirecting wall 14 and the second flow redirecting wall 15.
- the third channel section 11c has a third channel cross section A3, A3', which is larger than the second channel cross section area A21+A22, and is placed between the second flow redirecting wall 15 and the outlet 13.
- the second and penultimate channel section 11b is divided into two parallel penultimate subchannels after the first flow redirecting wall 14, which penultimate subchannels have the second channel cross section areas A21 and A22.
- the penultimate channel section 11 has a total second channel cross section area A21 +A22.
- the second channel cross section area A21+A22 in the second channel section 11b is everywhere larger than the first channel cross section area A1 in the first channel section 11a
- the second channel cross section area is constant from the first flow redirecting wall 14 to the outlet of the nozzle 20.
- the second channel cross section area is, according to an alternative embodiment (not shown), continuously increasing.
- the second channel cross section area may also be partly constant and partly increasing.
- the second channel cross section area is, however, preferably not decreasing, since that would again increase the velocity.
- the inlet 12 receives the liquid in a first direction v1 at a first velocity v1 with a first pressure P1 in the first channel section 11a.
- the first flow redirecting wall 14 redirects the liquid in a second direction v2 at a second velocity v2 with a second pressure P2 in the second channel section 11b.
- the second flow redirecting wall 15 redirects the liquid in a third direction v3 at a third velocity v3 with a third pressure P3. Since the second channel cross section area A21 +A22 after the first flow redirecting wall 14 is larger than the first channel cross section area A1 before the first flow redirecting wall 14, the second velocity v2 will be lower than the first velocity v1. Correspondingly, the third velocity v3 will be lower than the second velocity v2.
- the second flow redirecting wall 15 results in an even more improved spreading of the washing liquid as compared to cases with only the first redirecting wall 14.
- the momentum of the liquid hitting two redirecting walls is considerably reduced, i.e. the washing liquid is calmed down.
- the washing liquid forms a layer on the outside of the pulp, instead of going right through the pulp at isolated points.
- the liquid distributor 10 is arranged such that a first part of the flow of liquid is redirected by the second flow redirecting wall 15, whereas a second part of the flow of liquid goes above the second flow redirecting wall 15 and directly into the vat chamber 8.
- this may be achieved by arranging the nozzle 20 of the liquid distributor 10 at appropriate height and appropriate distance to the second flow redirecting wall 15.
- the nozzle 20 (or corresponding part of the liquid distributor 10) is essentially in line with the surface of the vat wall 5 facing the vat chamber 8 (as illustrated in Fig. 4 ).
- the advantageous combination of one subflow being redirected a second time and another subflow shooting directly into the vat chamber 8 is then achieved while disturbing the pulp as little as possible, since the liquid distributor 10 essentially does not extend from the vat wall 5.
- the third channel cross section area A3, A3' in the third channel section 11c is everywhere larger than the second channel cross section area A21+A22 in the second channel section 11b.
- the third cross section area A3, A3' comprises two parts with different constant areas A3, A3' from the second flow redirecting wall 15 to the outlet 13, since the nozzle 20 does not go all the way to the surface of the vat wall 5.
- the third cross section area A3, A3' may of course also be constant all the way or be continuously increasing (e.g. in two parts as in Fig. 3 ) from the second flow redirecting wall 15 to the outlet 13 or be partly constant and partly increasing from the second flow redirecting wall 15 to the outlet 13.
- the third cross section area A3, A3' is, however, preferably not decreasing from the second flow redirecting wall 15 to the outlet 13, since that would again increase the velocity and the pressure.
- the third cross section area A3 is at least twice the second cross section area A21+A22.
- the second cross section area A21+A22 is at least twice the first cross section area A1.
- the liquid distributor 10 comprises a nozzle 20 which comprises the first channel section 11a, the second channel section 11b, the inlet 12 and the first flow redirecting wall 14.
- the third channel section 11c and the second flow redirecting wall 15 are provided in the vat wall 5.
- This solution makes it possible to exchange prior art nozzles having only a straight inlet with the new improved nozzle 20.
- the complete liquid distributor 10 is a nozzle 20. Any combination of what is made in the vat wall 5 and/or a nozzle 20 is possible. This applies to all embodiments.
- the first flow redirecting wall 14 will wear more than any subsequent flow redirecting walls, since the liquid meets the first flow redirecting wall 14 with higher velocity than any subsequent flow redirecting walls. Therefore a cheap solution is to have the first flow redirecting wall 14 in a wear part that is easily replaceable.
- the liquid distributor 10 has an outlet 13, which is perpendicular to the vat wall 5. This is preferable, because the washing liquid will be distributed better in that way.
- Embodiments which instead has an outlet which is essentially parallel to the vat wall 5 are also possible. Also the following embodiments may be arranged with an outlet essentially parallel to the wall or at any angle there between.
- Fig. 4 shows a liquid distributor which has a cut-off portion 17 (or cavity) in the area around the second channel section 11b outlet.
- the cut-off portion 17 results in a comparatively wide plume of washing liquid and an improved spreading of the washing liquid. A larger portion of the flow will go above the second flow redirecting wall 15.
- the cut-off portion 17 of Fig. 4 has a circular shape. This provides for efficient spreading of the liquid both in the vertical and the horizontal plane. The latter means that, seen from above, the nozzle 20 of Fig. 4 spreads the liquid over a larger sector than, for example, the nozzle of Fig.2 . This reduces or eliminates the need for special means for arranging the nozzle 20 in the correct orientation.
- An advantage of having two subchannels in the second (or penultimate) channel section 11b, like in the embodiments of Fig. 2, 3 , 4 , 7 , is that the cross section area of each subchannel can be larger than as compared with, for example, the embodiment with four subchannels.
- a larger cross section area means more widely spread washing liquid.
- a preferred embodiment has two subchannels in the penultimate channel section 11b and the cross section area of each subchannel is, at the outlet portion, large enough to obtain an oblique jet of washing liquid.
- the liquid distributor 10 may have a cut-off portion at each subchannels, such as in Fig. 4 , to further improve the spreading of the washing liquid.
- Another advantage of having two penultimate subchannels is that there is less risk of plugging as compared to the case with a larger number of subchannels, e.g. four penultimate subchannels. With a plurality of subchannels, there may sometimes be plunging in the area where different subchannels meet, in particular when the washing liquid contains a high amount of cellulose fiber.
- Fig. 5a, b illustrate another advantageous liquid distributor 10 in accordance with the invention.
- the channel 11 comprises a first channel section 11a, a second channel section 11b', and a third channel section 11c.
- the first channel section 11a has a first channel wall 16a and is placed between the inlet 12 and the first flow redirecting wall 14.
- the second channel section 11b' has a second channel wall 16b and is placed between the first flow redirecting wall 14 and the outlet 13.
- the second channel wall 16b interconnects the flow redirecting wall 14 and the first channel wall 16a.
- the second channel section 11b' is an open channel section which is everywhere wider than the first channel section 11a.
- the third channel section 11c is placed between the second flow redirecting wall 15 and the outlet 13 and is everywhere wider than the second channel section 11b'.
- the second channel section 11b' provides a less restricted flow space than the first channel section 11a, such that the velocity v2 of the liquid after the first flow redirecting wall 14 is smaller than the velocity v1 of the liquid before the first flow redirecting wall 14.
- Fig. 5 results in a wide plume of washing liquid both as seen from above and from the side. Due to the open second channel section 11b', there is also a minimum risk of plugging.
- the second channel wall 16b is preferably arranged such that a flow space covering a sector of about 180 degrees is provided in the second channel section 11b' (as seen from above, i.e. in a horizontal plane in the drawings).
- the first channel section 11a is a cylindrical space defined by the first channel wall 16a and the second channel wall 16b is curved, e.g. shaped as half a cylinder. Other shapes are possible.
- a liquid distributor 10 with another way of spreading out the washing liquid on the pulp web.
- the same nozzle 20 as in Figs. 2 and 3 is used, but as an example having four penultimate subchannels in the second and penultimate channel section 11b in each nozzle 20.
- the number of penultimate subchannels may of course be any number also in this embodiment.
- the liquid distributor 10 is here arranged to comprise a number of nozzles 20.
- Fig. 6b and c only shows three nozzles 20, but preferably there are nozzles 20 all the way along the press rolls 2 in Fig. 1 in a direction perpendicular to the view in Fig. 1 .
- This may be seen as one large liquid distributor 10, where both the first channel section 11a and the penultimate channel section 11b are divided into subchannels.
- the total cross section area of the first channel section 11a then becomes A11+A12+AA13.
- the spreading out of the liquid onto the pulp web may be improved by mounting the nozzles 20 so that the penultimate channel sections 11b from different nozzles 20 does not face each other, see Fig. 6c .
- Fig. 6c is also shown that the last channel section 11c may have enlarged end parts 21 in order to increase the distance from the outlet of the penultimate channel section 11b to the second flow redirecting wall 15.
- Fig. 7 is shown an embodiment with a single nozzle 20 having a penultimate channel section 11b with two penultimate subchannels pointing towards two enlarged end parts 21.
- Fig. 8 illustrates another embodiment, which like Fig. 7 has a single nozzle 20 arranged to output washing liquid into a large third (and last) channel section 11c.
- the nozzle 20 comprises a second channel section 11b without subchannels and the washing liquid is output in a direction towards the center of the third channel section 11c.
- the washing liquid slows down and spreads over a large area, whereby practically the entire third channel section 11c is filled with washing liquid from the nozzle 20.
- Means to arrange the nozzle 20 in the correct orientation in the third channel section 11c should preferably be provided.
- the embodiments disclose two flow redirecting walls and redirections with accompanying area increases, but three or more flow redirecting walls and redirections with accompanying area increases are also possible and are especially very good in case of large velocity decreases, which otherwise would be very space consuming. If there for example are four channel sections, then the fourth channel section will be the last channel section and the third channel section will be the penultimate channel section. This applies in a corresponding way also when there are even more channel sections.
- a further advantage particularly with the embodiment in Fig. 6a-c , is that larger and/or fewer nozzles may be used than in prior art, which makes a cheaper solution.
- the liquid distributor 10 is arranged in the vat wall 5, without extending into the vat chamber 8. This is preferable in order to decrease the mixing of the washing liquid with the filtrate and to decrease the disturbance of the pulp web transportation.
- the cross section of the subchannels in the liquid distributor channel 11 may with advantage be circular.
- the invention is of course not restricted to the shown embodiments, but may be varied within the scope of the claims.
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- The invention relates to a liquid distributor for a washing apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a washing apparatus according to the preamble of
claim 14. - Pulp washing is a key operation in the pulping line. There are many different types of washing apparatuses available, some of which are based on press washing and comprise means for pressing the pulp to remove liquid. After pressing, the pulp can, if suitable, be diluted to a desired consistency.
- A well-known washing machine is a twin-roll press of the general type disclosed in
US 3,980,518 , for example. It has two counter-rotating rolls with perforated outer surfaces. A web of pulp is formed on the respective rolls and is transported in the direction of rotation in a vat partially surrounding the rolls, to the so-called press nip between the rolls. The liquid removed from the pulp, i.e. the filtrate, passes through the perforated roll surface in a radial inwards direction and is, by means of axial filtrate channels, led to the ends of the press roll, where it is output. Washing liquid or other treatment liquid may be supplied to the pulp web through inlets in the vat. - Another known washing equipment is a drum washer, as in e.g.
US 5,046,338 orSE 502815 - A problem with directing the washing liquid perpendicular to the pulp web is that it passes right through the pulp web with high velocity and with the smallest possible contact route with the fibres. This gives longitudinal tracks in the fibre web and the washing is ineffective, since the washing liquid is mixed with the filtrate.
- In
SE 448524 - The inlet to the conical nozzle is tangential to the cone which redirects the flow. The cross section area right after the flow redirection is the same as before the flow redirection and the flow redirection will therefore not in itself cause any decrease in velocity. Instead, the purpose to cause whirls.
- An object of the invention is to provide an improved liquid distributor for an apparatus for washing and/or dewatering of cellulose pulp. This object is achieved in accordance with the appended claims.
- The invention builds on the insight that a tangential inlet to a nozzle or other liquid distributor where the incoming washing liquid is redirected by a flow redirecting wall, does not slow down the washing liquid, unless also the cross section area in the channel after the flow redirecting wall is everywhere larger than before the flow redirecting wall. Otherwise the only effect is to case whirls, which will have a limited effect to improve the washing.
- The invention also teaches to further reduce the energy and momentum of the washing liquid by slowing it down by means of a second flow redirecting wall. The cross section area in the channel after the second flow redirecting wall is everywhere larger than before the second flow redirecting wall. According to a particular advantageous embodiment the liquid distributor is arranged such that a part of the flow hits the second flow redirecting wall, whereas another part goes above.
- An advantage is that the washing liquid can be provided with a high pressure, which makes the distribution to a number of nozzles or other liquid distributors easier, without having to have a separate valve to each nozzle. At the same time the velocity of the washing liquid will not be too high when it meets the pulp. This causes the washing liquid to make a layer on the outside of the pulp, instead of going right through the pulp at isolated points. This also minimises mixing of the filtrate pressed from the pulp, which is not desired. The washing liquid is both calmed down and spread, which makes the washing of the pulp more effective. Since the solution is compact it does not take much place.
- The invention, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description and appended drawings, in which:
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Fig. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a washing/dewatering apparatus with a liquid distributor according to the invention. -
Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of a liquid distributor according to the invention. -
Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of a liquid distributor according to the invention. -
Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of a liquid distributor according to the invention. -
Fig. 5a, b is a schematic cross-sectional view and a side view of a fourth embodiment of a liquid distributor according to the invention. -
Fig. 6a, b, c is a schematic cross-sectional view of a fifth embodiment of a liquid distributor according to the invention with variants. -
Fig. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sixth embodiment of a liquid distributor according to the invention. -
Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a seventh embodiment of a liquid distributor according to the invention. - In the drawings, similar or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numbers.
- In this disclosure, a channel refers to a space where the washing liquid flows in the liquid distributor, when the apparatus for washing cellulose pulp is in operation.
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Fig. 1 illustrates anexample apparatus 100 for washing of cellulose pulp. Atwin roll press 100 comprising two co-operating cylindrical press rolls/drums 2 is shown. Thepress rolls 2 are arranged to rotate in opposite directions R, R' during operation and each has a permeable outer surface 4, such as a perforated metal sheet. Thepress rolls 2 are partially enclosed by avat 5 comprising avat wall 5 and avat chamber 8, whichvat 5 is arranged at a distance from the permeable outer surfaces 4 so as to partially enclose thepress rolls 2 in the circumferential direction. - During operation, pulp enters a pulp distribution device 1 of the
respective press roll 2. The input consistency of the pulp is typically in the range of 2-13%. A pulp web is formed on the permeable roll surface 4. The pulp web is transported, guided by thevat 5, in the direction of rotation R, R' to be pressed in anip 3 where the distance between thepress rolls 2 is smallest. Thepress rolls 2 comprise axial filtrate channels 6, which receive filtrate from the pulp web. The filtrate passes through the permeable roll surface 4 and is transported towards the ends of thepress rolls 2, where it is output. Washing liquid is supplied to the pulp web in thevat chamber 8 throughliquid distributors 10. The pulp is output by means of adischarge screw 7. - In
Fig. 2 aliquid distributor 10 is shown for the supply of washing liquid, according to a first embodiment of the invention. Theliquid distributor 10 comprises aninlet 12, anoutlet 13, a firstflow redirecting wall 14 that redirects the liquid, a secondflow redirecting wall 15 after the firstflow redirecting wall 14, and achannel 11 with afirst channel section 11a, asecond channel section 11b and athird channel section 11c. In this example, thesecond channel section 11b is also thepenultimate channel section 11b and thethird channel section 11c is also thelast channel section 11c. - The
first channel section 11a has a first channel cross section area A1 and is placed between theinlet 12 and the firstflow redirecting wall 14. Thesecond channel section 11b has a second channel cross section area A21+A22, which is larger than the first channel cross section area A1, and is placed between the firstflow redirecting wall 14 and theoutlet 13. More specifically, thesecond channel section 11b is placed between the firstflow redirecting wall 14 and the secondflow redirecting wall 15. Thethird channel section 11c has a third channel cross section A3, A3', which is larger than the second channel cross section area A21+A22, and is placed between the secondflow redirecting wall 15 and theoutlet 13. - In this embodiment the second and
penultimate channel section 11b is divided into two parallel penultimate subchannels after the firstflow redirecting wall 14, which penultimate subchannels have the second channel cross section areas A21 and A22. Thus, thepenultimate channel section 11 has a total second channel cross section area A21 +A22. - Of course, also other areas than the second channel cross section area may be divided into a number of areas in a similar way. In each case it is the total flow area that counts. There are, however, special advantages with having subchannels in the
penultimate channel section 11b, since this improves the spreading of the liquid onto the pulp web. It may sometimes be appropriate to have more than two penultimate subchannels in thepenultimate channel section 11b, e.g. four subchannels, because the more subchannels the less it matters how the subchannel are directed, when thenozzle 20 is mounted. It is, however, of course also possible in this embodiment to have asecond channel section 11b, which is not divided into subchannels. - The second channel cross section area A21+A22 in the
second channel section 11b is everywhere larger than the first channel cross section area A1 in thefirst channel section 11a InFig. 2 the second channel cross section area is constant from the firstflow redirecting wall 14 to the outlet of thenozzle 20. The second channel cross section area is, according to an alternative embodiment (not shown), continuously increasing. The second channel cross section area may also be partly constant and partly increasing. The second channel cross section area is, however, preferably not decreasing, since that would again increase the velocity. - The
inlet 12 receives the liquid in a first direction v1 at a first velocity v1 with a first pressure P1 in thefirst channel section 11a. The firstflow redirecting wall 14 redirects the liquid in a second direction v2 at a second velocity v2 with a second pressure P2 in thesecond channel section 11b. The secondflow redirecting wall 15 redirects the liquid in a third direction v3 at a third velocity v3 with a third pressure P3. Since the second channel cross section area A21 +A22 after the firstflow redirecting wall 14 is larger than the first channel cross section area A1 before the firstflow redirecting wall 14, the second velocity v2 will be lower than the first velocity v1. Correspondingly, the third velocity v3 will be lower than the second velocity v2. By reducing the velocity of the washing liquid, its momentum is reduced, resulting in an improved spreading. - The combination of having a flow redirecting wall and an area increase makes it possible to have a high pressure on the washing liquid from the start, so that it spreads well to all the liquid distributors. The liquid distributors will then both spread the washing liquid and calm it down. This means that the washing liquid will be applied on one side of the pulp web and does not mix unnecessarily with the filtrate, which gives a more efficient washing.
- The second
flow redirecting wall 15 results in an even more improved spreading of the washing liquid as compared to cases with only the first redirectingwall 14. The momentum of the liquid hitting two redirecting walls is considerably reduced, i.e. the washing liquid is calmed down. The washing liquid forms a layer on the outside of the pulp, instead of going right through the pulp at isolated points. - Laboratory studies with colored washing liquid show that a surprisingly good washing result is achieved when one portion of the flow is redirected by the second
flow redirection wall 15 and another portion of the flow goes above the secondflow redirecting wall 15. The latter will not have its velocity reduced due to contact with the secondflow redirecting wall 15, but forms an inclined jet spreading the washing liquid over a larger area. This flow portion has a small vertical force component, which means that it does not go straight through the pulp but forms a layer on the outside of the pulp. Hence, the combination of one subflow hitting the wall and another subflow shooting above provides excellent application of the washing liquid which forms a wide-spread layer propagating through the pulp. - Thus, according to a preferred embodiment, the
liquid distributor 10 is arranged such that a first part of the flow of liquid is redirected by the secondflow redirecting wall 15, whereas a second part of the flow of liquid goes above the secondflow redirecting wall 15 and directly into thevat chamber 8. Referring toFig. 2 , this may be achieved by arranging thenozzle 20 of theliquid distributor 10 at appropriate height and appropriate distance to the secondflow redirecting wall 15. Preferably the nozzle 20 (or corresponding part of the liquid distributor 10) is essentially in line with the surface of thevat wall 5 facing the vat chamber 8 (as illustrated inFig. 4 ). The advantageous combination of one subflow being redirected a second time and another subflow shooting directly into thevat chamber 8 is then achieved while disturbing the pulp as little as possible, since theliquid distributor 10 essentially does not extend from thevat wall 5. - The third channel cross section area A3, A3' in the
third channel section 11c is everywhere larger than the second channel cross section area A21+A22 in thesecond channel section 11b. InFig. 2 the third cross section area A3, A3' comprises two parts with different constant areas A3, A3' from the secondflow redirecting wall 15 to theoutlet 13, since thenozzle 20 does not go all the way to the surface of thevat wall 5. But the third cross section area A3, A3' may of course also be constant all the way or be continuously increasing (e.g. in two parts as inFig. 3 ) from the secondflow redirecting wall 15 to theoutlet 13 or be partly constant and partly increasing from the secondflow redirecting wall 15 to theoutlet 13. The third cross section area A3, A3' is, however, preferably not decreasing from the secondflow redirecting wall 15 to theoutlet 13, since that would again increase the velocity and the pressure. - Preferably, the third cross section area A3 is at least twice the second cross section area A21+A22. Preferably, also the second cross section area A21+A22 is at least twice the first cross section area A1.
- In the embodiment in
Fig. 2 , theliquid distributor 10 comprises anozzle 20 which comprises thefirst channel section 11a, thesecond channel section 11b, theinlet 12 and the firstflow redirecting wall 14. Thethird channel section 11c and the secondflow redirecting wall 15 are provided in thevat wall 5. This solution makes it possible to exchange prior art nozzles having only a straight inlet with the newimproved nozzle 20. An alternative is that thecomplete liquid distributor 10 is anozzle 20. Any combination of what is made in thevat wall 5 and/or anozzle 20 is possible. This applies to all embodiments. However, the firstflow redirecting wall 14 will wear more than any subsequent flow redirecting walls, since the liquid meets the firstflow redirecting wall 14 with higher velocity than any subsequent flow redirecting walls. Therefore a cheap solution is to have the firstflow redirecting wall 14 in a wear part that is easily replaceable. - In
Fig. 2 theliquid distributor 10 has anoutlet 13, which is perpendicular to thevat wall 5. This is preferable, because the washing liquid will be distributed better in that way. Embodiments which instead has an outlet which is essentially parallel to thevat wall 5 are also possible. Also the following embodiments may be arranged with an outlet essentially parallel to the wall or at any angle there between. -
Fig. 4 shows a liquid distributor which has a cut-off portion 17 (or cavity) in the area around thesecond channel section 11b outlet. The cut-offportion 17 results in a comparatively wide plume of washing liquid and an improved spreading of the washing liquid. A larger portion of the flow will go above the secondflow redirecting wall 15. - The cut-off
portion 17 ofFig. 4 has a circular shape. This provides for efficient spreading of the liquid both in the vertical and the horizontal plane. The latter means that, seen from above, thenozzle 20 ofFig. 4 spreads the liquid over a larger sector than, for example, the nozzle ofFig.2 . This reduces or eliminates the need for special means for arranging thenozzle 20 in the correct orientation. - Other shapes than circular are of course possible, for example elliptical cut off portions, cut off portions with straight edges, etc.
- An advantage of having two subchannels in the second (or penultimate)
channel section 11b, like in the embodiments ofFig. 2, 3 ,4 ,7 , is that the cross section area of each subchannel can be larger than as compared with, for example, the embodiment with four subchannels. A larger cross section area means more widely spread washing liquid. - Thus, a preferred embodiment has two subchannels in the
penultimate channel section 11b and the cross section area of each subchannel is, at the outlet portion, large enough to obtain an oblique jet of washing liquid. Theliquid distributor 10 may have a cut-off portion at each subchannels, such as inFig. 4 , to further improve the spreading of the washing liquid. - Another advantage of having two penultimate subchannels is that there is less risk of plugging as compared to the case with a larger number of subchannels, e.g. four penultimate subchannels. With a plurality of subchannels, there may sometimes be plunging in the area where different subchannels meet, in particular when the washing liquid contains a high amount of cellulose fiber.
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Fig. 5a, b illustrate anotheradvantageous liquid distributor 10 in accordance with the invention. (Fig. 5b being a side view, turned 90 degrees as compared toFig. 5a .) Thechannel 11 comprises afirst channel section 11a, asecond channel section 11b', and athird channel section 11c. Thefirst channel section 11a has afirst channel wall 16a and is placed between theinlet 12 and the firstflow redirecting wall 14. Thesecond channel section 11b' has asecond channel wall 16b and is placed between the firstflow redirecting wall 14 and theoutlet 13. Thesecond channel wall 16b interconnects theflow redirecting wall 14 and thefirst channel wall 16a. Thesecond channel section 11b' is an open channel section which is everywhere wider than thefirst channel section 11a. Thethird channel section 11c is placed between the secondflow redirecting wall 15 and theoutlet 13 and is everywhere wider than thesecond channel section 11b'. - The
second channel section 11b' provides a less restricted flow space than thefirst channel section 11a, such that the velocity v2 of the liquid after the firstflow redirecting wall 14 is smaller than the velocity v1 of the liquid before the firstflow redirecting wall 14. - The embodiment of
Fig. 5 results in a wide plume of washing liquid both as seen from above and from the side. Due to the opensecond channel section 11b', there is also a minimum risk of plugging. - The
second channel wall 16b is preferably arranged such that a flow space covering a sector of about 180 degrees is provided in thesecond channel section 11b' (as seen from above, i.e. in a horizontal plane in the drawings). - In the illustrated example of
Fig. 5 , thefirst channel section 11a is a cylindrical space defined by thefirst channel wall 16a and thesecond channel wall 16b is curved, e.g. shaped as half a cylinder. Other shapes are possible. - In
Fig. 6a-c is shown aliquid distributor 10 with another way of spreading out the washing liquid on the pulp web. Thesame nozzle 20 as inFigs. 2 and 3 is used, but as an example having four penultimate subchannels in the second andpenultimate channel section 11b in eachnozzle 20. The number of penultimate subchannels may of course be any number also in this embodiment. - The
liquid distributor 10 is here arranged to comprise a number ofnozzles 20. For simplicity,Fig. 6b and c only shows threenozzles 20, but preferably there arenozzles 20 all the way along the press rolls 2 inFig. 1 in a direction perpendicular to the view inFig. 1 . This may be seen as onelarge liquid distributor 10, where both thefirst channel section 11a and thepenultimate channel section 11b are divided into subchannels. The total cross section area of thefirst channel section 11a then becomes A11+A12+AA13. - This means that the third and
last channel section 11c becomes very large, which both slows down the washing liquid considerably and spreads the washing liquid in a large area. This may be further improved with an increasing third channel cross section area as inFig. 3 . - There may, however, still be flow concentrations of liquid in the case where the
penultimate channel sections 11b from different nozzles face each other like inFig. 6b . When the flows from twodifferent nozzles 20 meet, there will be a concentrated flow upwards towards the pulp web. This is more pronounced the fewer the penultimate subchannels are in eachnozzle 20. A similar flow concentration will occur where the distance from the outlet of thepenultimate channel section 11b is close to the secondflow redirecting wall 15. Said flow concentrations are, however, not the fraction as hard as what is known in prior art and most of the liquid will still be put in a layer of the pulp web, without going right through the pulp web in concentrated beams as in prior art. - But the spreading out of the liquid onto the pulp web may be improved by mounting the
nozzles 20 so that thepenultimate channel sections 11b fromdifferent nozzles 20 does not face each other, seeFig. 6c . - In
Fig. 6c is also shown that thelast channel section 11c may have enlargedend parts 21 in order to increase the distance from the outlet of thepenultimate channel section 11b to the secondflow redirecting wall 15. - In
Fig. 7 is shown an embodiment with asingle nozzle 20 having apenultimate channel section 11b with two penultimate subchannels pointing towards twoenlarged end parts 21. -
Fig. 8 illustrates another embodiment, which likeFig. 7 has asingle nozzle 20 arranged to output washing liquid into a large third (and last)channel section 11c. Thenozzle 20 comprises asecond channel section 11b without subchannels and the washing liquid is output in a direction towards the center of thethird channel section 11c. In thethird channel section 11c, the washing liquid slows down and spreads over a large area, whereby practically the entirethird channel section 11c is filled with washing liquid from thenozzle 20. Means to arrange thenozzle 20 in the correct orientation in thethird channel section 11c should preferably be provided. - The embodiments disclose two flow redirecting walls and redirections with accompanying area increases, but three or more flow redirecting walls and redirections with accompanying area increases are also possible and are especially very good in case of large velocity decreases, which otherwise would be very space consuming. If there for example are four channel sections, then the fourth channel section will be the last channel section and the third channel section will be the penultimate channel section. This applies in a corresponding way also when there are even more channel sections.
- A further advantage, particularly with the embodiment in
Fig. 6a-c , is that larger and/or fewer nozzles may be used than in prior art, which makes a cheaper solution. - In.
Fig. 2-8 theliquid distributor 10 is arranged in thevat wall 5, without extending into thevat chamber 8. This is preferable in order to decrease the mixing of the washing liquid with the filtrate and to decrease the disturbance of the pulp web transportation. - The cross section of the subchannels in the
liquid distributor channel 11 may with advantage be circular.The invention is of course not restricted to the shown embodiments, but may be varied within the scope of the claims.
Claims (11)
- A liquid distributor (10) for an apparatus (100) for washing of cellulose pulp, where pulp is arranged to be transported in a vat (5) comprising a vat wall (5) and a vat chamber (8), said liquid distributor (10) comprising an inlet (12) arranged to receive liquid in a first direction (v1), a first flow redirecting wall (14) arranged to redirect the liquid in a second direction (v2), an outlet (13) arranged to output the liquid into the vat chamber (8), and a channel (11) with a first channel section (11a), which first channel section (11a) has a first channel cross section area (A1, A11+A12+A13) and is placed between the inlet (12) and the first flow redirecting wall (14), and with a second channel section (11b), which second channel section (11b) has a second channel cross section area (A21+A22) and is placed between the first flow redirecting wall (14) and the outlet (13), characterized in that the second channel cross section area (A21+A22) is everywhere larger than the first channel cross section area (A1, A11+A12+A13); in that the liquid distributor (10) further comprises a second flow redirecting wall (15) after the first flow redirecting wall (14); in that the channel (11) comprises a third channel section (11c) with a third channel cross section area (A3, A3') being placed between the second flow redirecting wall (15) and the outlet (13); in that the second flow redirecting wall (15) is arranged to redirect the liquid in a third direction (v3); and in that the third channel cross section area (A3, A3') is everywhere larger than the second channel cross section area (A21+A22).
- A liquid distributor (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the second channel cross section area (A21+A22) is constant and/or increasing, but not decreasing from the first flow redirecting wall (14) to the outlet (13).
- A liquid distributor (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the third channel cross section area (A3, A3') is constant and/or increasing, but not decreasing, from the second flow redirecting wall (15) to the outlet (13).
- A liquid distributor (10) according to any of the claims 1-3, characterized in that the liquid distributor (10) is arrangeable in the vat wall (5), without extending into the vat chamber (8).
- A liquid distributor according to any of the claims 1-4, characterized by being arrangeable such that a first part of the flow of liquid is redirected by the second flow redirecting wall (15), whereas a second part of the flow of liquid goes above the second flow redirecting wall (15) and directly into the vat chamber (8).
- A liquid distributor according to any of the claims 1-5, characterized by a cut-off portion (17) in the outlet area of a penultimate channel section (11).
- A liquid distributor according to any of the claims 1-6, characterized in that a section (11a, 11b, 11c) of the channel (11) is divided into parallel subchannels.
- A liquid distributor according to claim 7, characterized in that a penultimate channel section (11b) is divided into parallel penultimate subchannels, which different penultimate channel sections are not facing each other.
- A liquid distributor according to any of the claims 1-8, characterized in that the inlet (12), the first flow redirecting wall (14), the first channel section (11a) and the second channel section (11b) are arranged in a nozzle (20).
- A liquid distributor according to claim 9, characterized in that the liquid distributor (10) comprises a number of nozzles (20) arranged in a common last channel section (11c).
- A liquid distributor according to claim 10, characterized in that the common last channel section (11c) comprises at least one enlarged end part (21).
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