Date of Award
8-2007
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Imaging
First Advisor
Dr. John Cameron
Second Advisor
Dr. Said AbuBakr
Third Advisor
Dr. Sam Ramrattan
Abstract
This dissertation studies water removal from paper produced using fractionated fibers. One of the principal aims of fiber fractionation is to separate long fibers from fines and then to use these long fibers in paper grades that require high bulk and high water absorption. However, during the paper manufacturing process, the bulk of these materials may be reduced by mechanically pressing the paper to remove water. Also the drying rate of the high bulk paper may be lower than conventional paper due to changes in the resistance to heat transfer. The main objective of this dissertation is to further develop methods of measuring paper drying rates and determine the effect of different process variables on the drying rates.
Access Setting
Dissertation-Open Access
Recommended Citation
Alkahasawneh, Hussam E., "Drying Behavior of Fractionated Fibers" (2007). Dissertations. 827.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/dissertations/827