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Atelier pilote
Chip screen
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Rader |
| Model | M-2215 |
| Type | Disks |
| Thickeness fractions | >= 8 mm, 8-6 mm, 6-4 mm, 4-2 mm, <= 2mm |
On-line chemical addition
Technical specs
| Number of dosing pumps | 4 |
| Type of pumps | Progressive cavity |
| Type of control | Flow or ratio |
| Remotely monitored variables | Level and flow |
| Injection points available | Several |
Chip washer
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | LC-20 |
| Type | Rotating drum and shower |
Approach system
Technical specs
| Machine chest capacity (m3) | 70 |
| Number of storage tanks | 2 |
| Storage tank capacity (m3) | 25 |
| Total pulp storage capacity (m3) | 120 |
| Headbox screen | Selectifier 24-P |
| Dilution water screen | Selectifier 12-P |
| Cleaner model | Cleanpac 700 |
| Number of cleaners available (1st stage) | 20 |
| Number of stage | 5 |
Headbox
Technical specs
| Model | BTF |
| Type | Dilution |
| Number of dilution zones | 5 |
| Oscillating breast roll adjustment | Speed & frequency |
Formation table
Technical specs
| Table length (m) | 21 |
| Number of top formers available | 2 |
| Former type | “V” et “C” |
| Vacuum box number | 18 |
| Vacuum box flow measurment | V-notch |
Refining system
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Metso |
| Capacity | 0.65-3.3 tm/j |
| Pre-heating bin | 0.14 m3 |
| Plug scew feeder | PR 4, 100 mm dia., ratio 2@1, 7.5 kW |
| Pre-heater | 0.11 m3, Pmax 1700 kPag, Tmax 207°C |
| Disk primary refiner | CD-300, 150 kW, variable speed |
| Steam separator | Pmax 1200 kPag, Tmax 190°C |
| Interstage bin | 0.7 m3 |
| Disk secondary refiner | CD-300, 150 kW, variable speed |
Presses
Technical specs
| First press type | Bi-Nip |
| First press load (kN/m) | 100 |
| Second press type | Jumbo |
| Second press maximum load (kN/m) | 350 |
| Third press type | Extended nip |
| Third press maximum load (kN/m) | 1000 |
| Number of different configurations | 8 |
| Availability of wet sheet reeling | Yes |
Static reactor
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | – |
| Model | Vertical Cylinder |
| Volume | 2 m3 |
| Maximum pressure | 1720 kPag |
| Maximum temperature | 208°C |
Dryers
Technical specs
| Number of sections | 3 |
| Number of cylinders – first section | 4 |
| Number of cylinders – second section | 12 |
| Number of cylinders – third section | 12 |
| Drying cylinder diameter (m) | 1.52 |
| Steam flowrate measurement | Yes |
| Condensate flowrate measurement | Yes |
| Hood type | Fully closed |
| Siphon type | Fixed |
| Tail threading system manufacturer | Wespatt |
| Type of tail threading system | Rope |
High consistency pulper
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | 4.2 HC 43 |
| Volume | 4.2 m3 , dilution up to 16 m3 |
| Capacity | 600 kg sec |
| Consistency | 12-15% |
| Motor | 112 kW |
| Rotor speed | 232 rpm |
| Extraction plate | 16 mm holes, 22.7% open area |
Calender
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Voith |
| Model | Ecosoft |
| Type of calender | Soft nip |
| Number of stacks | 2 |
| Maximum speed (m/min) | 1500 |
| Maximum load (kN/m) | 500 |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | 150 |
| Steam shower position | On each nip |
| Type of covers | Several available |
Discharge/latency tank
Technical specs
| Volume | 35 m3 |
| Consistency | Up to 5% |
| Heating | Direct and indirect |
| Agitator | 37 kW, constant speed |
Scanner
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Honeywell |
| Model | Da Vinci |
| Number of sensors | 8 |
| Sensor types |
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| Automatically control variables | Basis weight, moisture |
Reel
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V |
| Type of reel | With primary and secondary arms |
| Maximum reel diameter (mm) | 2000 |
| Sheet transfer | With air jet |
Pressurize screen
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V |
| Model | M-18 |
| Dimension | 457 mm dia. |
| Flow | 1000-6000 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.6-2.5% |
| Motor | 93 kW speed |
| Baskets et rotors | Several available |
Winder
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V |
| Type of winder | Single drum |
| Jumbo roll maximum diameter (mm) | 2032 |
| Paper roll maximum diameter (mm) | 1220 |
| Maximum speed (mm) | 1000 |
| Core support type | Air shaft |
| Core diameter (mm) | 102 |
Flotation cells
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kadant (Black Clawson) |
| Model | IIM-BC Flotator 5 |
| Volume | 7 m3 |
| Flow | 350-950 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.8-1.2% |
| Ratio air/pulp | 5-10 |
Lightweight contaminant hydrocyclones
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kadant (Black Clawson) |
| Model – stage 1 | X-clone (7) |
| Model – stage 2 | X-clone (1) |
| Dimension | 75 mm dia. |
| Flow | 1200-1600 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.9-1.0% |
On-line historian
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | OSIsoft |
| Software | PI |
| Number of recorded variables (pilot plant total) | >= 1000 |
| Data acquisition frequency (s) | 1-60 |
Conventional hydrocyclones/Forward cleaners
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model – stage 1 | HY-200EH 2.0 (3) ou HY-80X (15) |
| Model – stage 2 | HY-200EH 2.0 (1) ou HY-80X (6) |
| Model – stage 3 | HY-100EH (1) |
| Model – stage 4 | HY-90EH (1) with or without elutriation |
| Dimension | 80-200 mm dia. |
| Flow | 1500-1700 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.45-1.2% |
On-line surface application system
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V |
| Model | Hydra Sizer |
High-speed camera
Characteristics
| Manufacturier | PaperTech |
| Modèle | TotalVisions System Platform |
High density hydrocyclone
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | HY-300HD 2.5 |
| Dimension | 300 mm dia. |
| Flow | 650-850 LPM |
| Consistency | 3-4% |
Screening system
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kadant (Black Clawson) |
| Model – P1 | Selectifier 8P |
| Model – P2 | Mini-Screen MS-50 |
| Model – S | Mini-Screen MS-50 |
| Dimension | 405 (P1) et 410 (P2, S) mm dia. |
| Flow | 500-2000 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.6-2.5% |
| Motor | 22 kW, (P1 at variable speed) |
| Baskets et rotors | Several available |
Decker/Slusher
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | with or without couch roll |
| Dimension | 1.2 m dia. X 1.2 m |
| Flow | 650-2000 LPM |
| Consistency – inlet | 0.5-1.2% |
| Consistency – outlet | 4-7% |
| Top wire | 10 mesh in stainless steel |
| Bottom wire | 40 mesh in stainless steel |
| Motor | 3.7 kW at variable speed |
Screw press
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Thune (Voith) |
| Model | SP-23 |
| Dimension | 240 mm dia. |
| Flow | 150-400 LPM |
| Consistency – inlet | 3-5% |
| Consistency – outlet | 25-35% |
| Motor | Hydraulic, 0-60 t/min |
| Basket | 1.2 mm dia. holes, open area 22.5% |
High consistency mixer
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | HSM-12 |
| Dimension | 300 mm dia. |
| Capacity | 10-15 tm/jour |
| Consistency | 25-35% |
| Injection | Vapeur et liqueur de blanchiment |
Side hill screen
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Sweco |
| Model | SV4YA |
| Dimension | 1270 mm X 1170 mm |
| Flow | 400-500 LPM |
| Consistency – inlet | 0.5-1.2% |
| Consistency – outlet | 3-5% |
| Slots | 0.51 mm |
Dissolved air flotation cell
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | STAS |
| Model | Mobil unit on a trailer |
| Volume | 0.54 m3 |
| Flow | 115 LPM |
| Aeration | 2.5-5.0 LPM |
Hydrocyclone test bench
Technical specs
| Models Kvaerner Hymac | HY-200EH 2.0, HY-150, HY-100EH, HY-80X |
| Models GL&V (Celleco) | Cleanpac 250 LWR, 270, 350 |
| Models GL&V (Beloit) | Posiflow, Uniflow |
| Models Kadant (Noss) | AM80, BM80 |
| Dimension | 80-200 mm dia. |
| Flow | 50-750 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.45-1.2% |
Low consistency disk refiner
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V (Beloit) |
| Model | DD-4000 (single disk version) |
| Disk diameter | 500 ou 600 mm |
| Flow | 125-1200 LPM |
| Consistency | 2-6% |
| Motor | 335 kW, 1200 t/min,variable speed |
| Disk patterns | Several available |
Tornado pulper
Technical specs
| High consistency pulper | |
| Manufacturer | Bolton-Emerson |
| Model | Tornado 24 |
| Dimension | 3 m3, dilution jusqu’à 8000 L |
| Capacity | 150 kg sec |
| Consistency | 3-6 % |
| Motor | 150 kW |
| Rotor speed | Variable (max : 650 t/min) |
Twin-wire press
Technical specs
| Twin-wire press | |
| Manufacturer | Press Technologies |
| Model | 0.5M LP |
| Width | 457 mm |
| Capacity | 150-400 L/min |
| Consistency | Entrée : 1-5 %
Sortie : 25-40 % |
| Density | 1000-3000 g/m2 |
| Max speed | 13.4 m/min |