WO1997035066A1 - Dewatering device for a paper machine - Google Patents
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- WO1997035066A1 WO1997035066A1 PCT/FI1997/000182 FI9700182W WO9735066A1 WO 1997035066 A1 WO1997035066 A1 WO 1997035066A1 FI 9700182 W FI9700182 W FI 9700182W WO 9735066 A1 WO9735066 A1 WO 9735066A1
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- Prior art keywords
- suction
- web
- felt
- dewatering device
- wire
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
- D21F—PAPER-MAKING MACHINES; METHODS OF PRODUCING PAPER THEREON
- D21F1/00—Wet end of machines for making continuous webs of paper
- D21F1/48—Suction apparatus
- D21F1/52—Suction boxes without rolls
- D21F1/523—Covers thereof
- D21F1/526—Covers thereof consisting of endless moving belts
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- the innovation concerns raising the dry matter content of paper or other fibre webs without wet pressing.
- the innovation replaces the conventional felt presses used since the middle of the 18th century.
- all paper machine suppliers have developed their own press section solutions all based on the use of high nip pressures and the transfer of water by the use of pressure from the fibre web into the felt structure.
- a conventional press section is to remove water after forming so that the dryness of the fibre web is increased from about 20 % to the level of 40 - 50 %.
- the dry matter content after the dryer section is of great economic importance. For instance an increase from 40 % to 41 % means a saving of 4 % in the drying or corresponding improvement in the drying capacity. Because of this, the development of the press section technology has been very active.
- the fibre web shifts over to the 1st press felt with a dry matter content of 20 % carrying along 350 l/min of water.
- the fiber web proceeds to the drying section having passed three so called nips with a dry matter content of 42 % carrying along 110 l/min of water.
- the total amount of water drainage from the fibre web is only 5,5 % of the total water flow.
- the cellulose fibers are more absorbent than the synthetic fibers and wool used for the preparation of felts.
- the fiber web is compressed and loses its bulky character which is important especially for certain paper qualities (stiffness, opacity, porosity etc) . Also in drying the water is more easily drainage if the fiber structure is more open at the initial stage of the drying.
- Characteristic for the invention is that a felt structure is developed utilizing the high absorbance of the fiber structure whereby no pressing power is needed.
- the fiber structure should be open and the absorption fast.
- the water soaked up by the fibers should correspondingly be removed rapidly from the felt structure.
- the fibre web is transferred by this so called suction felt directly from the wire/former onto the surface of the first dryer. Impurities like fillers and fine fiber material (o- fiber) stick on the felt surface.
- the suction/pressure scrubber of the invention is being used for the restoration of the felt before the next contact with the fiber web. No abrasive friction forces are applied on the fiber web having an essential effect on absorption and life time.
- the suction felt system according to the invention picks up the fiber web from the wire and convey it in closed manner directly to the surface of the first dryer. In some cases it is advantageous to use low pressure in applying the web on the surface of the dryer. Also in reconditioning of the felt it is in some cases possible to use moderate pressure, so-called wringer washer press.
- Rotabelt may be used also for drying the fiber web, whereby the fiber web is directly or via the wire fabric ion contact with it.
- the fiber web may also be run between two opposite Rotabelt units applying suction or hot air jet.
- a so called through drying is concerned and the device of the invention may be used also on the wire/formation section.
- the invention is suitable for use in all paper machines.
- the invention may be utilized also in already existing press devices by running the device without pressure at the actual rounds of the felt.
- the suction felt according to the invention the fiber web may be led in a closed manner through a so called pressure section directly to a first dryer. It is especially suitable to be combined with the invention of the patent application 960102 as a part of a total solution.
- the building does not need to have a cellar which reduces building volume.
- the establishment expenses are lower.
- the fiber structure remains open resulting in improved stiffness, opacity and porosity -the drying is easier -the bulk of the paper may be increased if required during drying, etc. -the felt is not closed, it can be easily installed in correct position
- the invention may be summarized as follows:
- Rotabelt type device for servicing the suction felt and improving drainage - is also suitable for drying the fiber web drainage of the wire section.
- Figure 1 shows in cross section a suction box used in the invention
- Figure 2 shows an application wherein three successive suction boxes are being used
- Figures 3 and 4 shows a device according to the invention arranged between the winding and drying sections of a paper machine
- Figure 5 shows an embodiment of the suction box according to this invention.
- a porous felt web 2 is running guided by two guiding wheels 1. Between upper and lower segment of the web track a housing 3 for the suction box is arranged provided with connections 6 for suction and/or elevated pressure.
- the wall 5 of the housing 3 facing the inner surface of the felt web 2 is perforated or equipped with slots for directing suction to blow on the felt web 2.
- the wall surface 5 is preferably made of an abrasive resistant material such as ceramics, plastic material, e.g. teflon or alike.
- the perforations 5 or slots 5 are arranged transversely to the running direction of the web or obliquely to the running direction, an air velocity as high as possibly is preferred.
- the felt web 2 follows the felt carrying the paper web and in contact with it whereby water is sucked up by the felt web which is of a high absorbent material and essentially dryer than the fiber web, preferably with a dry matter content of 50 - 60 %.
- the reduced pressure further improves this transfer of water from the paper web to the felt web 2.
- the elevated pressure applied on the fiber web further improves the water transfer from the fiber web to the surface of the felt web or its structures.
- Figure 2 illustrates an application corresponding to that disclosed in figure 1 but between the guiding rolls 2 three successive suction and/or blower boxes 3 have been arranged. Of these boxes for example the one in the middle may be a blowing device whereby a suction and a blowing effect is applied to the paper web. This impact effect is effectively releasing water entrapped in the web and eventual impurities.
- Figures 3 and 4 show how the suction system 7 according to the invention is associated to a paper machine.
- the wire section is presented by reference numeral 8 from which the paper web is transferred assisted by guiding rolls to the dryer section 9.
- the suction and/or blowing devices 7 according to the invention located on both sides of the felt transporting the paper web, the lower device 7 intensifying the transfer of water from the paper web to the felt and the device above 7 is further removing water from transport web or transfers it to the structure or removes it from the web.
- a dewatering device 7 according to the invention has further been attached to the dryer section before winding the paper web or between the dryers.
- Figure 4 illustrates an embodiment corresponding to figure 3 wherein, however, the wire section 8 and the dryer section 9 have been differently arranged.
- Figure 5 presents a suction hood 3 used in the invention essentially intended to be located above the felt web as a suction box.
- the hood 3 is curved and its lower surface 4 facing the felt 2 is provided with oblique canals 5 through which suction and/or blowing may be applied on the felt 2.
- the curved wall portion 10 the humid air stream in including water droplets and eventual impurities entering the hood collides with the wall and forced to flow along it. Upon colliding with the wall the humidity is condensed and the accumulated droplets are flowing along the wall 10 to a collecting chamber 11 at the rear edge in view of the running direction.
- the suction connection 6 is located above the collecting chamber 11 and above the rear edge of surface 10.' Thus the humidity released from the felt can be recovered.
- the air departing through the connection 6 is additionally conveyed to a moisture trap where the remaining moisture may be removed.
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP97914336A EP0894162A1 (en) | 1996-03-20 | 1997-03-20 | Dewatering device for a paper machine |
AU21616/97A AU2161697A (en) | 1996-03-20 | 1997-03-20 | Dewatering device for a paper machine |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FI961273 | 1996-03-20 | ||
FI961273A FI961273A0 (en) | 1996-03-20 | 1996-03-20 | Vattenavskiljningsanordning Foer pappersmaskin |
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WO1997035066A1 true WO1997035066A1 (en) | 1997-09-25 |
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PCT/FI1997/000182 WO1997035066A1 (en) | 1996-03-20 | 1997-03-20 | Dewatering device for a paper machine |
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EP (1) | EP0894162A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2161697A (en) |
FI (1) | FI961273A0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997035066A1 (en) |
Citations (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO1990004676A1 (en) * | 1988-10-25 | 1990-05-03 | Valmet Paper Machinery Inc. | A paper machine for manufacturing a soft crepe paper web |
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- 1996-03-20 FI FI961273A patent/FI961273A0/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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- 1997-03-20 EP EP97914336A patent/EP0894162A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1997-03-20 AU AU21616/97A patent/AU2161697A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1997-03-20 WO PCT/FI1997/000182 patent/WO1997035066A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
Patent Citations (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO1990004676A1 (en) * | 1988-10-25 | 1990-05-03 | Valmet Paper Machinery Inc. | A paper machine for manufacturing a soft crepe paper web |
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