Date of Award
4-2008
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Chemical and Paper Engineering
Department
Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Imaging
First Advisor
Dr. John Cameron
Second Advisor
Dr. Said Abubakr
Third Advisor
Dr. Andrew Kline
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The objective of this research is to study the effect of high temperature on paper drying rates and properties of both virgin pulp and recycled paper. Process variables as shell temperature, moisture content, refining, basis weight and fiber recycling can affect the drying rate and paper properties. In addition, high surface temperature can affect the heat transfer rates from the dryer shell to the paper. The Gas Heated Paper Dryer (GHPD) is a high temperature dryer where internal shell temperature can reach 300° C, which significantly increases the drying rate. However, there are many concerns about the effect of this high temperature on paper properties especially paper curl and paper strength.
In this research, a laboratory drying system that simulates paper drying at elevated temperatures was used to dry different handsheets. The heat transfer coefficient was found to be constant in the constant rate drying zone and in the first following rate zone, but decreased with an increase in shell temperature in the second following rate zone. This result provided information that optimizes the location of the high temperature dryer. At the ideal location, the heat transfer and drying rates are maximized with minimum effects on sheet properties. Sheet curl was found to be a function of recycling and the drying temperature.
Recommended Citation
Al-Said, Dania Awni, "Effect of High Temperature Drying of Paper on Heat Transfer Rates and Sheet Properties" (2008). Masters Theses. 4970.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4970