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Predicting strength characteristics of paper in real time using process parameters, TAPPI Journal March 2022
ABSTRACT: Online paper strength testing methods are currently unavailable, and papermakers have to wait for manufacture of a complete reel to assess quality. The current methodology is to test a very small sample of data (less than 0.005%) of the reel to confirm that the paper meets the specifications. This paper attempts to predict paper properties on a running paper machine so that papermakers can see the test values predicted in real time while changing various process parameters. This study was conducted at a recycled containerboard mill in Chicago using the multivariate analysis method. The program provided by Braincube was used to identify all parameters that affect strength characteristics. Nearly 1600 parameters were analyzed using a regression model to identify the major parameters that can help to predict sheet strength characteristics. The coefficients from the regression model were used with real-time data to predict sheet strength characteristics. Comparing the prediction with test results showed good correlation (95% in some cases). The process parameters identified related well to the papermaking process, thereby validating the model. If this method is used, it may be possible to predict various elastic moduli (E11, E12, E22, etc.) in the future as the next step, rather than the traditional single number “strength” tests used in the containerboard industry, such as ring crush test (RCT), corrugating medium test (CMT), and short-span compression strength test.
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Pareto-based design of experiments for identifying and comparing optimum sealing parameters of heat sealing applications in packaging machines, TAPPI Journal June 2023
ABSTRACT: Sealing is one of the most important process steps in industrial packaging, because the sealed seam is the most sensitive section of a package in terms of quality. For this reason, a major focus in flexible packaging is the sealing process, and among this, heat sealing is the most frequently used technology. In detail, applications of heat sealing processes are confronted with four conflicting objectives: increasing seam quality, reducing dwell time, reducing sealing temperature, and increasing process robustness towards varying conditions. Typical problems, such as identification of the optimum process parameters or selection of the most appropriate packaging film, are subject to these conflicting objectives.This paper presents a recently published design of experiments for characterizing and comparing heat sealing properties of packaging films based on a multi-objective optimization algorithm. The approach provides easy-to-read charts showing all optimum sealing parameters with regard to the four essential objectives of heat sealing: seam quality, dwell time, sealing temperature, and process robustness. Three case studies show exemplary applications of the new approach: 1) analyzing transport damages of beverage powder packages; 2) identifying and comparing optimum sealing parameter of a standard, mono-material, and fiber based packaging film regarding tightness and visual properties of the produced sachets; and 3) analyzing the effect of additional aluminum layers on sealing characteristics regarding hot-tack.The new design of experiments may provide the basis of a standard test method for the identification of optimal sealing parameters in the heat sealing processes.
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Cedar river paper co. celebrates success of no. 2 linerboard machine, TAPPI JOURNAL, November 1996, Vol. 79(11)
Cedar river paper co. celebrates success of no. 2 linerboard machine, TAPPI JOURNAL, November 1996, Vol. 79(11)
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A waste management program for paper mill sludge high in ash, TAPPI JOURNAL, April 1990, Vol. 73(4)
A waste management program for paper mill sludge high in ash, TAPPI JOURNAL, April 1990, Vol. 73(4)
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Editor's Note: Bright future for coating at ACFS, TAPPI JOUR
Editor's Note: Bright future for coating at ACFS, TAPPI JOURNAL November 2010
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Corrosion in lower furnace of kraft recovery boilersâ??in-situ characterization of corrosive environments, Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, February 2004, Vol. 3(2) (179KB)
Corrosion in lower furnace of kraft recovery boilers–in-situ characterization of corrosive environments, Solutions! & TAPPI JOURNAL, February 2004, Vol. 3(2) (179KB)
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Suppliers investing in pilot coater facilities, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 2000, Vol. 83(5)
Suppliers investing in pilot coater facilities, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 2000, Vol. 83(5)
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Thermal spray coatings reduce wear and corrosion on calender rolls, TAPPI JOURNAL, October 1995, Vol. 78(10)
Thermal spray coatings reduce wear and corrosion on calender rolls, TAPPI JOURNAL, October 1995, Vol. 78(10)
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Yankee dryer crevice corrosion evaluation, TAPPI JOURNAL, November 1995, Vol. 78(11)
Yankee dryer crevice corrosion evaluation, TAPPI JOURNAL, November 1995, Vol. 78(11)
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Mönsterås going 100% TCF as it increases production and minimizes emissions, December 1995 Tappi Journal [95Dec49.pdf]
Monsteras going 100% tcf as it increases production and minimizes emissions, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 1995, Vol. 78(12)
