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Efficient solution to transfer hot starch

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Paper and cardboard industry is India’s largest consumer of starch. Carbohydrate-based paste is used to paste various layers of cardboard, for example, though starch solution is in fact primarily used to size the paper surface, making it printable and writeable. However, the medium is very sensitive to pulsation and is......
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THIOPAQ® Desulphuring the Biogas

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The production of energy in the form of biogas is one of the most important features of today’s anaerobic treatment plants. The biogas can be used to warm up process water or to generate energy and heat in a combined heat power installation (CHP). However, in most cases the biogas......
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Fortum, UPM and Valmet are jointly developing technology to produce advanced biomass based fuels

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March 11, 2014 Fortum, UPM and Valmet have joined forces to develop a new, winning technology to produce advanced high value lignocellulosic fuels, such as transportation fuels or higher value bio liquids. The idea is to develop catalytic pyrolysis technology for upgrading bio-oil and commercialise the solution. According to several......
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Waste Paper Collection Mechanism in India: Current Status and Future Requirement

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There are 750 pulp and paper mills in India producing many varieties of paper, namely writing and printing paper, packaging paper, coated paper and some specialty grade paper. Currently, the paper, paperboard and newsprint production in the country is 10.11 million tons against an installed capacity of 12.70 million tons.......
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Global Challenges for Paper Industry: BASF's Cost-Optimisation Strategies

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This write-up focuses on reduction of total costs of operation through enhancement of paper machine runnability and paper formulation sustainability. Some of the key driving actions in this context involve substitution of higher-cost fibre sources by lower-cost fibre sources, optimisation of coating formulation and improvement of the production output of......
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A positive step for achieving zero discharge and closed water circulation system to replace machine showers fresh water with paper machine back water

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This write-up presents the constant efforts made by Krofta Engineering Limited, India, to reduce fresh water consumption in paper machine showers with a machine called Sedicell and a spray filter that gives clarified water of clarity less than 50 microns, replacing fresh water consumption in paper machine showers and pulp......
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CEPI'S TWO TEAM PROJECT Developing Breakthrough Innovations

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The European pulp and paper industry successfully concluded its 15th European Paper Week in November 2013 in Brussels focusing on sustainability and innovation in the industry under the theme “Reinventing Growth”. Within that context the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) presented its 6th sustainability report and the Two Team......
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A New Way to Clean Dryer Fabrics – The ECOfficiency™ Concept

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Simon Taurer* Paper industry is no exception and is under continuous pressure of increment in costs of raw material and energy. Evolution of efficient production procedures, environmental friendly manufacturing methods, keeps our industry growing. Mills are forced to use recycled fibres, add more fillers that are cheaper replacement of fibre......
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Wires & Fabriks Limited: A Step Ahead

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Paper machine clothing (PMC) plays an important role in paper-making. To gather the latest information about PMC products and value-added services, the Paper Mart team spoke with Mr. Alok Maheshwari, Senior Manager –Technical Services, Wires & Fabriks (S.A.) Limited – a knowledgeable paper-maker with more than 20 years of experience......
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BioSens: Quick BOD measuring system

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Need for BOD analysis Waste water has constituents such as pathogens (bacteria, virus), organic particles (feces, food, hair), organic material (urea, fruit sugars), inorganic material (ammonia, hydrogen sulfide) – all of which are bio-degradable in nature. Also, there are certain constituents such as emulsions and pharmaceuticals that are partially degradable.......