Intensification of Paper Drying on Drying Cylinders

Abstract

One of the most energy-intensive processes is the drying process. Therefore, an important task is to reduce heat consumption for drying. Various ways to improve the drying devices of paper and cardboard machines are identified. The main disadvantages of these improvements are given. The limiting factor of heat transfer from water vapor to paper is established. The dependence of thermal resistance on the thickness of the condensate layer is given. The authors have developed a new design for condensate drainage. The developed design allows installing movable siphons without replacement of steam inlet heads of the old type (for fixed siphons) with their insignificant modernization and cutting of an annular groove inside the drying cylinder. This will ensure a minimum level of condensate and eliminate the possibility of suction of steam into the condensate return system. Additionally, this will reduce thermal resistance, heat loss, and reduce energy consumption for paper drying as a whole. Keywords: paper drying, moisture content, drying cylinder, thermal resistance, heat transfer.

Possibilities of Reducing the Heat Energy Consumption in a Tissue Paper Machine—Case Study

“…Yankee cylinder studies in 2013 showed that one of the problems with its low energy efficiency was internal condensate water in the cylinder [40]. In order to improve the operation of the drying section, in 2014 the share of the Yankee cylinder in the drying process was increased.…”