Real time regulation of Yankee dryer coating based on predicted natural coating transfer
US10941522B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21F11/14
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for decision support in regulating an adhesive coating applied to Yankee dryers. Online sensors are configured to continuously measure stock characteristics, and additional sensors provide actual stock flow rate and machine speed. A controller predicts potential natural coating application from a fibrous sheet generated from the stock to the Yankee dryer surface, substantially in real time, based on the measured characteristics and sensed actual machine values. An output signal may be provided to a display unit, wherein an optimal adhesive coating feed rate may be determined and displayed for operator decision support. The controller may in an automatic mode be configured to regulate the adhesive coating feed rate based on a comparison of one or more determined optimal values associated with respective actual values. The method may include identifying fiber source changes in real time, and predicting a natural coating potential based partly on predetermined correlations.
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