Bar crossing forces in a TMP refiner

Dustin Olender, Ingunn Omholt, Lauri Salminen, Antti Fredrikson, Mikael Lucander, Peter Wild, Jari Sirviö, Thomas Browne

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    Abstract

    Local force and temperature were measured in a pilot TMP refiner, with the objective of identifying the magnitude of the mechanical forces acting on the fibres. The average normal peak forces measured over a range of refining conditions were between 0.5 and 8.5 N. This corresponds to normal stresses in the range of 50 to 460 kPa. Increasing the speed of the refiner rotor led to a decrease in the forces in the inner part of the refiner and an increase in the middle section. There was no clear difference between the refining stages at similar specific energy.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of International Mechanical Pulping Conference 2011
    PublisherChinese Academy of Forestry
    Pages88-91
    ISBN (Print)978-7-5019-8251-6
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    MoE publication typeB3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings
    EventInternational Mechanical Pulping Conference, IMPC 2011 - Xi'an, China
    Duration: 26 Jun 201129 Jun 2011

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Mechanical Pulping Conference, IMPC 2011
    Abbreviated titleIMPC 2011
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityXi'an
    Period26/06/1129/06/11

    Keywords

    • TMP
    • refiner
    • refining zone
    • rotational speed
    • force sensor
    • force distribution

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