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Feeding system having pumps in parallel for a continuous digester

US8728278B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2009
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21C1/06
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The feed system is for a continuous digester where at least two pumps are arranged in parallel in the bottom of a pre-treatment vessel and a liquid level of at least 10 meters is established. The system makes it possible to provide a feed system with an improved accessibility and more reliable operation, and to operate the main part of the pumps at optimal efficiency even if the production capacity is reduced.

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