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Method for improving retention and drainage characteristics in alkaline papermaking

US5482595A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 1994
Grant dateJan 9, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H23/14
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of improving the drainage characteristics of a pulp slurry in a papermaking operation utilizing the sequential steps of adding alum, ionic polyacrylamide and cationic starch. The cationic starch can be added to the slurry prior to or after the primary screen.

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