RCF Tissue

Deinking systems for tissue

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The challenge: The solution:
Using recycled fibers for high-quality tissue Complete deinking systems for all tissue grades
As a result of the continuous developments in technologies for processing recov-
ered paper, the range of paper grades that can be produced successfully using Benefits
these technologies is expanding – also to include sanitary papers. ƒƒ Innovative machine concepts utilizing
effective cleaning and flotation units for
In tissue production, requirements of the final Technological challenges Tailored to your needs
product depend very much on the prevailing best final product quality and maximum
Dealing with mainly woodfree paper furnish, The size and design speed of a tissue ma-
market conditions. However, the quality of cleanness
like mixed and sorted office waste, white chine directly influence the capacity of the
the recovered paper available also has a or colored ledger, or coated books, the related deinking system, whereas the quality ƒƒ One- or two-stage bleaching systems
considerable influence on the configuration pulps for high-grade tissue need to meet of the furnish and the end product determine based on lowest bleaching chemical
of the deinking plant. the following quality requirements: the overall system configuration. charges
ƒƒ Final brightness level in the range ƒƒ Configuration of optimum number of
 SelectaFlot SFL flotation system
Depending on the impurities to be remo- of 76-80% ISO ANDRITZ can design small-capacity deinking
ved and the cleanness required in the final
screening stages for maximum sticky
ƒƒ Dirt speck target levels in the area lines as well as deinking systems to feed
product, the plant concepts used may have
elimination
of 8-30 mm²/m² modern, high-speed tissue machines.
more loops, or more simplified concepts ƒƒ Sticky removal efficiencies of 96-98% ƒƒ Incorporation of selective ash separation
may have only one water loop. ƒƒ Final ash content below 3.5% The ANDRITZ RCF Tissue systems ensure equipment to provide tissue softness
minimized operating costs by using highly ƒƒ Ecologically friendly processes with
A simplified deinking system got advantages The process must allow for wide variations in efficient key components with highest minimum impact on the environment
with regard to investment, energy, and to furnish quality. The fibers, fillers, and additives availability and low maintenance require-
chemical and operation costs. However, a must be balanced to suit the tissue machine’s ments, leaving only a small ecological foot-
significantly more expensive raw material characteristics and end user requirements. A print. Whatever concept is applied, the in-
is required to produce the same final pulp tailored approach to deinked pulp production vestment and operating costs for a desired
quality as a more complex system. is the answer. production range must be balanced.  SpeedWasher SW de-ashing unit

Process stages for different deinking plant concepts 2-loop deinking system
2-loop deinking system Simplified deinking system
Pulper feeding Pulper feeding
Pulper Pulper
HD cleaning HD cleaning
MC slot screening MC slot screening
Flotation Flotation
1st loop

LC cleaning
LC slot screening
Washing Washing
Dewatering Dewatering
Dispersing Dispersing
Bleaching Bleaching
Simplified deinking system
Flotation
LC cleaning
2nd loop

Thickening
Dewatering
Dispersing
Post-bleaching
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Equipment and process know-how applied
Innovative key components Engineering competence
By developing components for each process step, ANDRITZ con- ANDRITZ is one of the leading suppliers of complete systems
tinuously develops its understanding of how individual equipment for deinked pulp as a valuable raw material for various paper
performs most efficiently within the entire tissue production system. applications – from pulping to storage, including sludge and reject
ƒƒ Continuous pulping using the FibreFlow Drum FFD – gentle treatment.
pulping at highest consistency
ƒƒ Fine slot screening with ModuScreen A and F – maximum ANDRITZ’s in-depth process know-how is complemented by a
sticky elimination broad range of engineering services, from basic/detail plant and
ƒƒ Cleaning by AhlCleaner TC133 – efficient removal of small debris process engineering, 3D planning, to electrical and control engi-
ƒƒ Flotation with SelectaFlot SFL – providing highest brightness neering, DCS programming, and factory acceptance tests. Addi-
at lowest fiber loss tional project support packages range from basic project manage-
ƒƒ Dispersing using the CompaDis CDI – optimized dispersing ment to erection work supervision, start-up and commissioning,
and bleaching to save chemicals at low power consumption to complete turnkey responsibilities. ANDRITZ project managers
ƒƒ De-ashing with SpeedWasher SW – efficient and selective ash and technical personnel can draw on many years of international
removal experience.

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