Date of Award
4-1978
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Paper Science and Engineering
Abstract
Improved machine speeds in the production of paper have increased the number of wet-end breaks due to wet-webs that are unable to withstand the increased stresses at increased rates of production. Lyne and Gallay layed the cornerstone on which most of today"s knowledge of wet-web strength is built. This research attempted to expand on this knowledge by determining whether chemicals could be employed to improve wet-web strength.
The results of this experiment indicates that cationic polymers do improve wet-web strength at levels of addition of 160 lbs/ton of pulp and 1600 lbs/ton of pulp. This indicates that cationic polymers are a potential means of improving wet-web strength.
Recommended Citation
Kelso, Charles, "A Study of the Effects of Ionic Charge and Molecular Weight of Polymers on Wet-Web Strength" (1978). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 226.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/226