EP4547906A1 - Procede de traitement de fibres cellulosiques par compression mecanique notamment pour pate a papier - Google Patents
Procede de traitement de fibres cellulosiques par compression mecanique notamment pour pate a papierInfo
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
- D21D—TREATMENT OF THE MATERIALS BEFORE PASSING TO THE PAPER-MAKING MACHINE
- D21D1/00—Methods of beating or refining; Beaters of the Hollander type
- D21D1/20—Methods of refining
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
- D21D—TREATMENT OF THE MATERIALS BEFORE PASSING TO THE PAPER-MAKING MACHINE
- D21D1/00—Methods of beating or refining; Beaters of the Hollander type
- D21D1/20—Methods of refining
- D21D1/34—Other mills or refiners
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
- D21D—TREATMENT OF THE MATERIALS BEFORE PASSING TO THE PAPER-MAKING MACHINE
- D21D1/00—Methods of beating or refining; Beaters of the Hollander type
- D21D1/20—Methods of refining
- D21D1/34—Other mills or refiners
- D21D1/38—Other mills or refiners with horizontal shaft
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- the present invention relates to a process for the mechanical treatment of cellulosic fibers in aqueous suspension in particular to increase the bonding potential of the fibers used in the composition of the paper, the generic term "paper” covering paper, paper-cardboard and cardboard.
- Paper pulp also called “pulp”, is in the form of a suspension of cellulosic fibers dispersed in water. It is generally introduced into the air gap of a refiner type rotating machine.
- the air gap is the space existing between two facing grooved surfaces, arranged on discs or cones in relative movement.
- the speed differential at the periphery between the rotor (rotating part) and the stator (fixed part) is generally of the order of 20 to 25 m/s, and generates a shearing phenomenon.
- the fibers When the paper pulp passes through the air gap, which is approximately 100 um to 300 um (compared to the dimensions of the fibers of the order of 1 to 3 mm by 15 to 40 um in diameter), the fibers are subjected to a succession of compressive and shear forces, which induce morphological modifications of their ultrastructure. Three primary effects are generally associated with these morphological transformations: hydration, fibrillation and cutting.
- the compression forces will compress the fibers, having the technical effect of hydrating the fibers, delaminating their wall, softening them and making them more flexible.
- Increasing the flexibility of the fibers has the advantage of significantly increasing the bonding surface between the fibers, which is subsequently favorable for the formation of the sheet of paper and its mechanical properties.
- the shear forces will generate surface fibrillation by tearing off pieces on the outer part of the fiber wall. They will also cause the fibers to be cut, but also the removal of surface fibrils, which will increase the content of fine elements in the paper pulp.
- the present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks (clogging of the fabrics, alteration of drainability, increase in the energy associated with the generation of vacuum, limitation of the speed of the production machines, reduction in yield, increase in steam consumption and therefore the energy required for drying the paper, elements non-recycled fines, non-recoverable waste) by proposing an alternative treatment process for fibers (advantageously cellulosic), which does not generate shear, or at least so little that it becomes negligible, therefore reduces or even eliminates the generation of fine elements and cut fibers.
- the invention also aims to provide such a process which is less energy intensive, while making it possible to improve the properties of the fibers and therefore intrinsically the properties of the paper, or even to develop new papers.
- the method according to the invention makes it possible to increase the bonding potential of the fibers.
- the present invention makes it possible to refine the cellulosic fiber, limiting, or even avoiding, the alteration of the drainability properties (°SR).
- the invention relates to a method of mechanical treatment of cellulosic fibers by mechanical compression of an aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers comprising the following steps preparation of an aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers having a concentration of between 5% and 20% by weight of cellulosic fibers, mechanical compression of the aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers in a mixer, the mixer comprising: a body defining a mixing enclosure delimited by a wall forming a fixed compression surface capable of coming into contact with the suspension of fibers , at least one mixing axis positioned in the mixing enclosure and comprising: a rotating movable shaft, a plurality of mixing elements (or paddles) fixed on the shaft, projecting radially from the shaft, and each provided of a compression surface movable in rotation and capable of coming into contact with the suspension of fibers, process in which the compression surfaces of the mixing elements face the compression surface of the mixing enclosure, so as to define between said respective compression surfaces of the mixing elements and
- the mixing elements are configured so as to provide an increasing compression profile in the mixer.
- the mixer comprises at least two mixing axes positioned in the mixing enclosure, parallel to each other, the compression surfaces of the mixing elements of said mixing axes facing each other, so as to define between they additional compression zones of the suspension of fibers circulating between the mixing axes.
- the mixer can be easily integrated into a continuous process, for example between the pulper and the paper or cardboard production machine, after a step of thickening (or thickening) of the pulp (aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers).
- a thickening step is particularly suitable for processes using recycled cellulosic fiber pulp; in this case, a thickener can 1) separate the water from the paper pulp preparation circuit from the water from the paper machine and 2) feed the mixer.
- the mixing enclosure comprises at least one entry zone, a mixing zone and an exit zone, the suspension of fibers being introduced into the entry zone and being extracted from the exit zone, each mixing axis comprising at least one endless screw fixed on the shaft, arranged in the entry zone and arranged to move the suspension of fibers from the entry zone to the exit zone through the mixing zone, said pluralities of mixing elements being arranged in the mixing zone and the outlet zone being or not integrated into the mixing zone.
- the mixing zone comprises several successive mixing sectors, the mixing elements of each mixing axis being distributed in series, a series corresponding to a mixing sector, the mixing elements of the same series being identical, and the mixing elements from one series to another being different in their shape and/or their thickness and/or their radius and/or their compression profile (the compression profile including the orientation of the mixing element relative to the 'axis).
- the mixing elements are made up of flat or complex parts, which have a section chosen from the group comprising an ovoid section comprising a lobe, an oblong section comprising two lobes, a triangular section comprising three lobes, a polygonal section comprising a number of lobes corresponding to the number of angles, and a compression profile chosen from the group comprising a straight (or flat) profile, a helical profile, a curved profile, a notched profile.
- the lobe(s) may have a flattened end.
- the mixer comprises an alternation of mixing elements having a straight (or flat) compression profile and a helical profile.
- the minimum distance which separates the mixing axis(es) from the mixing chamber is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, preferably between 0.15 mm and 0.6 mm, in particular between 0. 3 mm and 0.6 mm or between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm. This minimum distance may in particular be between 0.15 mm and 0.4 mm. Beyond 1 mm, the mixer does not make it possible to make the cellulosic fibers more flexible, although this is the desired effect in order to improve the properties of the cellulosic fibers.
- the minimum distance separating two mixing axes is identical to the minimum distance which separates the mixing axis(es) from the mixing chamber.
- the mixer comprises at least two mixing axes positioned in the mixing enclosure
- the mixing axes are co-rotating, in that they rotate in the same direction of rotation.
- the mixer comprises at least two mixing axes positioned in the mixing enclosure
- the mixing elements of two mixing axes whose compression surfaces face each other have an identical compression profile.
- the speed differential between the periphery of the pallets (mixing elements) and the mixing chamber is less than or equal to 15 m/s.
- This differential can be at least 0.1 m/s, for example at least 2 m/s, in particular between 0.1 and 15 m/s. It can in particular be between 0.5 and 10 m/s, in particular between 0.5 and 5 m/s, advantageously between 0.5 and 1.5 m/s. Above 15 m/s, cellulosic fibers undergo significant shearing and are therefore shortened.
- the residence time of the fiber suspension in the mixer is between 15 seconds and 15 minutes, for example between 15 seconds and 10 minutes, preferably between 15 seconds and 6 minutes, preferably between 15 seconds and 5 minutes, and more between 15 seconds and 3 minutes.
- the residence time of the fiber suspension in the mixer and the speed differential between the mixing axis(es) and the mixing chamber allow a number of compressions of at least 500, advantageously between 500 and 5000 , more advantageously between 3000 and 5000.
- the aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers is prepared from a mixture of cellulosic fibers and water, and optionally mineral fillers, the proportion of dry cellulosic fibers being between 5 and 20% by weight, advantageously between 5 and 15% by weight, preferably between 8 and 15% by weight of the aqueous suspension.
- a concentration greater than 20% by weight, for example between 25 and 45% by weight damages the cellulosic fibers and does not allow the mechanical properties to be improved, for example the flexibility allowing the bonding surface to be increased (binder effect).
- cellulose fibers Indeed, beyond 20% by weight, cellulosic fibers tend to be shortened and to be “kink” and rolled (“curling”). Below 5% by weight, the aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers undergoes a phase separation phenomenon in the mixer, which prevents homogeneous treatment in particular.
- the process according to the invention further comprises, prior to the mechanical compression of the aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers, a step of thickening said aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers to form a paste.
- this step makes it possible to increase the concentration of the aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers, between 5 and 20% by dry weight of cellulosic fibers.
- the treatment method of the invention has the advantage of minimizing waste, reducing production costs, improving the life cycle of the paper, and entering in a virtuous circle favorable to the environment. Furthermore, to the extent that the fibers are compressed by kneading, and not refined by shearing, the long softwood fibers are cut less thanks to the process of the invention. Thus, to adjust the tear resistance in particular, it becomes possible to reduce the proportion of softwood in the hardwood/softwood mixture intended to form the sheet of paper. We therefore make savings on the cost of raw materials.
- Another advantage of the process of the invention is that it leads to an improvement in the recycling of paper, to the extent that the latter contains fewer fine elements, generally eliminated by the recycling process (flotation, washing in particular), favoring again the life cycle of paper.
- Figure 1 is a plan view showing a mixer inserted between a pulper and a paper manufacturing machine.
- Figure 2 is a radial section of the mixer of Figure 1.
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of two mixing axes of the mixer of Figure 2.
- Figure 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the mixing axes of Figure 3.
- Figure 5 is a graph comparing the drainage/mechanical properties ratio of paper between the kneading treatment process according to the invention and a conventional refining process.
- Figure 6 is a graph comparing the permeability/tensile strength ratio of paper between the kneading treatment process according to the invention and a conventional refining process.
- Figure 7 is a graph illustrating the influence, on the tear resistance, of the concentration of the suspension of cellulosic fibers (eucalyptus) during mixing as a function of the rotation speed and the compression profile.
- Figure 8 is a graph illustrating the influence, on the tensile strength, of the concentration of the suspension of cellulosic fibers (eucalyptus) during mixing as a function of the rotation speed and the compression profile.
- Figure 9 is a graph illustrating the influence, on the drainability (°SR), of the concentration of the suspension of cellulosic fibers (eucalyptus) during mixing as a function of the rotation speed and the compression profile.
- Figure 10 is a graph illustrating the influence, on the tear resistance, of the concentration of the suspension of cellulosic fibers (resinous) during mixing as a function of the rotation speed and the compression profile.
- Figure 11 is a graph illustrating the influence, on the tensile strength, of the concentration of the suspension of cellulosic fibers (resinous) during mixing as a function of the rotation speed and the compression profile.
- Figure 12 is a graph illustrating the influence, on the drainability (°SR), of the concentration of the suspension of cellulosic fibers (resinous) during mixing as a function of the rotation speed and the compression profile.
- FIG. 1 to 6 show the following nomenclature:
- Figures 1 to 4 show two mixing axes, the description of these figures can be generalized to mixers having a single mixing axis or more than two.
- the identical elements or parts bear the same reference numbers. Additionally, terms that have a relative meaning, such as vertical, horizontal, right, left, front, back, above, below, etc. must be interpreted under normal conditions of use of the invention, and as represented in the figures.
- the axes are not limited in the strict sense defined in geometry, but extend to geometric positions which are close, that is to say which accept a certain tolerance in the technical field considered, without influence on the result obtained. This tolerance is notably introduced by the adverb “sensibly”, without this term necessarily being repeated before each adjective.
- the mechanical treatment process according to the invention applies to any aqueous suspension of fibers, preferably cellulosic fibers for the paper industry, covering paper, paper-cardboard and cardboard.
- the suspension may include a mixture of cellulosic fibers and water, and optionally mineral fillers, depending on the specifications.
- the proportion of dry cellulosic fibers can be significant and for example between 5 and 20% by weight, and preferably between 8 and 15% by weight of the aqueous suspension, without these values being limiting.
- the process of the invention has the advantage of making the cellulosic fibers flexible by compression-kneading, that is to say, of softening them, generating few or no fine elements and cut fibers. .
- the resulting improvement in mechanical properties makes it possible to reduce the weight of the paper according to the objectives sought in terms of quality/price ratio of the paper.
- the process of the invention also makes it possible to improve certain properties of cellulosic fibers.
- This advantage makes it possible to consider mixtures of fibers from, for example, hardwoods, softwoods and others, and to vary the ratios from 0 to 100%, depending on the objectives sought in terms of quality/price ratio of the paper. Fibers from softwoods having a cost price much higher than that of fibers from hardwoods can thus represent a lower share than that of other fibers, without harming the properties of the paper, and in particular tearing.
- the process according to the invention generating little or no shear, it is possible to use fibers from annual plants although these are generally sensitive to shear.
- the mechanical treatment method according to the invention consists of a step of compressing the aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers in a mixer, instead of the conventional compression and shearing step between two surfaces rotating blades.
- the mixer used in said process is known in very different fields of papermaking. It is mainly used to homogenize viscous materials, such as polymers, compositions, composites or similar, used in cosmetics, adhesives, plastics processing, chemistry, etc. It may in particular be a UCP type mixer from the HASLER company.
- the mixer 1 as shown in Figure 1 is fed by an aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers 2 from a pulper 3 or any other equivalent machine. It supplies a paper manufacturing machine 4 with its output to form a sheet or strip of paper 5.
- the mixer 1 can easily be integrated into a continuous process, between the pulper and the machine after a pulp thickening step. , allowing a gain in productivity and a reduced production cost.
- the mixer 1 mainly comprises: a hermetically closed body 10, elongated along an axis the inlet 13 upstream, for the admission of the fiber suspension to be treated, and an outlet 14 downstream of the mixing enclosure 11, for the reception of at least a fraction of the treated suspension, and at least one mixing axis 20, elongated along the axis X, positioned in the mixing enclosure 10.
- the mixing axis 20 comprises: a shaft 21 movable in rotation around said axis radial, each delimited by a peripheral wall forming a compression surface 23 integral in rotation with the shaft.
- the compression surface 23 is distant from the axis of rotation X by a non-constant radius, which varies between a maximum radius and a minimum radius depending on the point considered on said wall.
- the irregular profile of the compression surface of the mixing elements relative to the axis of the shaft makes it possible to ensure, in cooperation with another corresponding compression surface, optimal compression of the fibrous suspension, thus leading to satisfactory mixing.
- the mixing elements 22 arranged along the shaft 21 are preferably alternate (as opposed to eclipsed, along the axis X) in that they are oriented relative to each other in different angular positions for create a variable compression profile along the mixing axis 20.
- the compression surfaces 23 of the mixing elements 22 which face the compression surface 12 of the mixing enclosure 11 on the one hand, and said compression surface 12 of the mixing enclosure 11 on the other hand hand define between them compression zones ZC of the suspension of fibers 2 circulating between the body 10 and the mixing axis 20.
- the compression zones ZC thus correspond to the volume remaining between the mixing axis 20 and the enclosure of mixing 11, which contains the suspension of fibers 2. They are marked very roughly by ovals in Figure 2.
- variable compression profile of the mixing elements 22 the shape, location and volume of the compression zones ZC do not are not constant and vary permanently with the angular position of the shaft 21, having the effect of generating a large number of compressive forces on the suspension of fibers 2 during the rotation of the mixing axis 20 during the mixing operation.
- the cellulosic fibers are kneaded, crushed, compressed, compressed, mixed, kneaded, but are not or very little cut or sheared because they undergo no or very little shearing stress (the rotation speed of the pallets is low , typically of the order of 20 to 600, in particular between 20 and 350 revolutions per minute for example - rotation per minute or the acronym "rpm" in English - for a pallet diameter of approximately 25 mm, and therefore the shear to the wall is low, that is to say ⁇ 1 m/s for a laboratory mixer.
- the diameter of the paddles can for example be around 300 mm, for a shear at the wall of approximately 6m/s, which remains low compared to the size of the mixer and the quantity of suspension treated close to 2 tonnes per hour).
- the process of the invention induces shearing of the fibers which is negligible compared to their compression.
- the mixer 1 may comprise more than one mixing axis 20, and for example two mixing axes 20 or more than two mixing axes, positioned in the mixing enclosure 11, parallel to one another.
- the compression surfaces 23 of the mixing elements 22 which face each other respectively define between them additional compression zones ZC for the suspension of fibers 2 circulating between the mixing axes 20.
- axes of mixing 20 of identical or almost identical structure, positioned between them such that the compression profile of one of the mixing axes matches the compression profile of the other mixing axis, and rotating at the same speed.
- the mixing axes 20 can be co-rotating and thus rotate in the same direction of rotation, as shown in Figure 2 by the arrows in the counterclockwise direction, or counter-rotating and thus rotate in opposite directions of rotation.
- Figure 2 illustrates a radial section of a mixer 1 comprising two mixing axes 20 parallel to each other in a mixing enclosure 11.
- the mixing axes 20 each comprise mixing elements 22 of oblong geometry.
- the mixing axes 20 are angularly offset relative to each other, so that the two corresponding mixing elements 22 are positioned perpendicular to each other, without this relative position being obligatory and identical for the other mixing elements 22 not shown.
- the mixing axes 20 rotate in the same direction of rotation and at the same speed.
- the center distance between the two shafts 21 of the mixing axes 20, as well as the profile of the compression surface 12 of the mixing enclosure 11 are defined according to the geometry of the mixing elements 22, to introduce a distance respective minimum DM between the mixing axes 20 and the mixing chamber 11, and between the mixing axes 20 themselves.
- the minimum distance DM which is represented in Figure 2 by circles, is preferably between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, preferably between 0.15 mm and 0.6 mm, in particular between 0.3 mm and 0.6 mm or between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm. This minimum distance may in particular be between 0.15 mm and 0.4 mm.
- This minimum distance DM allows in particular the rotation of the mixing axes 20 in the mixing enclosure 11 without conflict, while allowing in a very limited manner the circulation of the suspension of fibers 2 in these restricted spaces.
- the mixing elements 22 can have different geometries, thicknesses and compression profiles depending on the type of treatment and the degree of flexibility to be achieved, the nature and composition of the fiber suspension to be treated, and the papermaker's specifications. .
- the mixing elements 22 illustrated in Figure 2 are flat parts, of long ob-shape, symmetrical with respect to two perpendicular planes passing through the axis of rotation X, and comprise two diametrically opposed lobes 24.
- the mixing elements 22 may have an ovoid shape, symmetrical with respect to a plane passing through the axis of rotation X and comprising a single lobe (not shown). They can have a triangular shape, symmetrical with respect to a plane passing through the axis of rotation X and one of the vertices, and comprising three lobes (represented in Figure 4). They can also have a polygonal section, symmetrical or not with respect to a plane passing through the axis of rotation X, and whose number of lobes corresponds to the number of angles of the polygon (not represented). Finally, they can have a complex shape, symmetrical or not with respect to a plane passing through the axis of rotation X (not shown).
- the mixing elements 22 may include parts whose peripheral wall, that is to say the compression surface, is flat or not, and whose compression profile in the thickness of the part is variable, such such as a straight (or flat) profile, a helical profile, a curved profile, a notched profile, a complex profile.
- a succession along the shaft of parts whose thickness has a helical profile leads to a helical mixing axis forming a complete helix, each part constituting a fraction of the helix.
- Figure 3 illustrates two parallel, identical mixing axes 20, offset from each other by an angle of 90°, each provided with flat, oblong mixing elements 22 with two lobes 24, with a straight compression profile in the thickness, substantially identical to those shown in Figure 2.
- the mixing elements 22 of the same axis are angularly offset relative to each other by 90°, and the mixing elements 22 of the two mixing axes 20 are alternated axially to allow their radial nesting.
- Figure 4 illustrates two parallel, identical 20' mixing axes, without angular offset, each provided with flat, triangular 22' mixing elements with three equidistant 24' lobes, with a straight compression profile in the thickness.
- the mixing elements 22' of the same axis are angularly offset relative to each other by 30°, and the mixing elements 22' of the two mixing axes 20' fit together radially.
- the mechanical treatment method according to the invention offers a flexible, modular, adaptable, scalable compression kneading solution, making it possible to vary, modify and refine the properties of the fibers depending on the paper to be manufactured.
- This process is also part of a research and development process for new papers.
- the structure of the mixer 1 as well as its operating parameters can be easily chosen, modified and/or combined.
- the structure of the mixer 1 is determined by the number of mixing axes 20 as well as by the arrangement and choice of geometry of the mixing elements 22, but not only.
- the mechanical processing process may also involve several stages to achieve different degrees of flexibility.
- a mixer 1 comprising a mixing enclosure 11 and at least one mixing axis 20 on which are mounted a series or several series of mixing elements 22 of different and appropriate structures, in which the suspension of fibers 2 is rotated in a loop; by an extended mixer 1 comprising a mixing enclosure 11 and at least one mixing axis 20 on which several series of mixing elements 22 of different and appropriate structures are mounted; by a mixer (not shown) comprising several successive mixing chambers, connected in series, each comprising one or more mixing axes of different and appropriate structures; or by several successive mixers (not shown), connected in series, of different and appropriate structures.
- the treated fiber suspension 2 can be extracted at each stage of the process and/or at the end of the stages of the process as required.
- the operating parameters of the mixer 1 can also be chosen, modified and/or combined to vary the mixing characteristics.
- the following examples can be cited without this list being exhaustive: the feed rate of the mixer 1 with suspension of fibers 2, defining the mixing duration; the mixing temperature: the mixer operates at room temperature, but can also operate at a temperature higher or lower than the room temperature thanks to the body 10 of the mixer 1 which can consist of a double envelope (not shown) allowing the circulation of 'a heat transfer fluid.
- the mixer is maintained at room temperature by cooling to compensate for the temperature rise due to mixing, in order to better control the viscosity of the dough.
- the mixing pressure preferably the mixing operation is carried out in a mixing chamber 11 at atmospheric pressure, but depending on the needs could be carried out at a pressure higher or lower than atmospheric pressure.
- the rotation speed of the mixing axis(es) 20 this speed is preferably relatively low, for example between 20 and 600 rpm, preferably between 20 and 400 rpm or between 20 and 350 rpm; the speed differential between the mixing axes 20 (rotating part) and the mixing enclosure 11 (fixed part) is less than or equal to 15 m/s, thus producing little or no shearing phenomenon; the direction of rotation of the mixing axes 20: co-rotating or counter-rotating; the mixing power transmitted to the fiber suspension 2 by measuring the resistant torque of the mixing axes 20; the mixing time: the residence time of the suspension of fibers 2 in the mixing chamber 11 can be between 15 seconds and 15 minutes, preferably between 15 seconds and 10 minutes, and more preferably between 15 seconds and 5 minutes ; the minimum distance DM between the mixing axes 20 and the mixing chamber 11 by modifying the
- the rotation speed of the mixing axes (20 to 600 rpm) and the mixing conditions (speed differential ⁇ 20 m/s and the residence time between 15 seconds and 15 minutes) allow short mechanical compression. and frequent, which has the effect of limiting the deterioration of cellulosic fibers.
- the cellulosic fibers are less damaged, or even preserved, compared to long and frequent or infrequent mechanical compressions.
- This phenomenon which cannot be detected or envisaged before having implemented the process of the invention, makes it possible to further increase the performance of the mixing and the advantages of the process which result from it, such as better flexibility of the fibers, a content in improved fibers, new paper pulp formulations possible, reduced power consumption allowing significant energy savings, very little wear on moving parts allowing reduced maintenance of the mixer 1.
- the mixing enclosure 11 comprises an inlet zone ZE, a mixing zone ZM and an outlet zone ZS, which follow one another axially.
- the inlet zone ZE is coupled to the inlet orifice 13 and preferably comprises an endless screw 25 fixed on the corresponding shaft 21 of each mixing axis 20, to move the suspension of fibers 2 axially in the direction of the mixing zone ZM then the exit zone ZS.
- the mixing zone ZM includes the mixing elements 20 described above.
- the exit zone ZS can be confused with the end of the mixing zone ZM and also includes elements mixers 20 which may or may not be different from those of the mixing zone ZM.
- the outlet zone ZS communicates with the outlet orifice 14 which can be gravity or combined with any other means of extraction.
- the mixer 1 may include several inlet ports 15, 16 which can be used to introduce additives, fillers and other materials into the suspension of fibers 2 during mixing. It can also include several outlet ports (not shown) which can be used to extract all or part of the suspension of fibers 2 during mixing, gases and other condensates generated during treatment. This is particularly advantageous because the operator can recover several fractions of kneaded fibers having different degrees of compression and therefore different properties depending on their respective outlet stitching, during the same kneading operation.
- Figures 5 and 6 are graphs resulting from tests carried out on paper made from cellulosic fibers treated according to the compression kneading process of the invention (points on the graphs) and according to a conventional refining process by compression and shear (curve on the graphs). They make it possible to illustrate the improvement in the mechanical properties and drainability of the paper pulp obtained with the process of the invention.
- Figure 5 represents the evolution of the drainage index (°SR) on the ordinate as a function of the burst index (“Burst index” in English) on the abscissa.
- the drainage index or Schopper-Riegler index, is defined according to the ISO 5267-1 standard as the number of centiliters of water drained through a cake of dough flowing through the overflow of a reservoir. It represents a measure of the rate at which water can be extracted from a diluted pulp suspension.
- the burst index corresponds to the mechanical resistance of the fibers. In simple terms, the higher this index, the more resistant and good quality the paper.
- a fibrous suspension eucalyptus fibers at 8-15% by weight in water + compression with a speed differential of 0.5 to 1 m/s
- a fibrous suspension eucalyptus fibers at 8-15% by weight in water + compression with a speed differential of 0.5 to 1 m/s
- a speed differential of 0.5 to 1 m/s treated by mixing in accordance with the process of the invention allows to achieve high dripping speeds with a high burst index.
- We thus obtain a good quality paper whose production rate is improved through a high draining speed of the fibrous suspension from which it comes.
- Figure 5 shows the improvement in the drainage/mechanical properties ratio of the paper when the cellulosic fibers are treated in a mixer according to the invention compared to conventional refining in a disc refiner (points connected by the discontinuous curve in Figure 5 ).
- the points not connected by a line correspond to the treatment according to the invention, at different speeds and concentrations of cellulosic fibers (8 to 15% by weight).
- treatment in a mixer makes it possible to increase the bursting index, for example to triple or almost quadruple it for a drainage of 20° SR.
- Figure 5 shows that values greater than 65° SR are achieved for conventional refining (200 and 400 kW.h per ton of cellulosic fibers) while it is systematically lower than 52° SR for treatment according to invention.
- Figure 6 represents the evolution of the air permeability of the paper as a function of its tensile strength index.
- the air permeability of paper is defined by the ISO 5636 series of standards as the average flow rate of air that passes through a unit area under a unit pressure difference in a unit time, under specified conditions.
- Figure 6 shows the improvement in the ratio between air permeability and tensile strength of paper when the cellulosic fibers are treated in a mixer according to the invention compared to conventional refining in a disc refiner (points connected by the discontinuous curve in Figure 6).
- the points not connected by a line correspond to the treatment according to the invention, at different speeds and concentrations of cellulosic fibers (8 to 15% by weight).
- treatment in a mixer makes it possible to increase the tensile strength index, for example a gain of 50% (+20 N.m/g) for an air permeability of approximately 1800 mL/min.
- Figures 7 to 12 show that the best tear strength/tensile strength/drainage compromise is obtained for a cellulosic fiber concentration of between 5 and 20% by weight in water.
- the drainage values are systematically lower than 60° SR (figures 9 and 12) while they can reach more than 85° SR in the case of conventional refining (figure 5).
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