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Method and device for the continuous cooking of pulp

US5716497A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1996
Grant dateFeb 10, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21C3/24
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A novel method and device for the production of pulp by a continuous cooking process is provided wherein hot impregnated chips are fed into the top of a countercurrent steam digester which has a bottom outlet and at least one draw off screen girdle for removing black liquor. At least 50%, preferably 70%, of the cooking liquor is fed to the top of the digester as finely divided droplets.

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