Date of Award
4-1971
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Paper Science and Engineering
Abstract
The problem of disposal of high ash papermill sludges has yet to be resolved. High temperature, high pressure wet air oxidation may have the potential to fill this gap in our technology.
A sample of high ash primary sludge was obtained, thickened, wet air oxidized, purified, and evaluated for brightness and abrasiveness. The product was grossly discolored with iron oxide. However, removal of the oxide yielded a high brightness product with low abrasiveness. This product appeared to be well suited for use as a filler material.
In order for this process to be acceptable as a method for obtaining a reusable product from high ash papermill sludge, it will be necessary to keep the iron oxide out of the product.
Recommended Citation
St. Peter, Dale R., "High Temperature, High Pressure Oxidation of Primary Sludges" (1971). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 473.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/473