Five Rules for Energy Efficiency to Improve Dryer Section Operations

To optimize energy use in the drying process, it is essential to clearly identify the areas and actions that offer measurable opportunities for improvement. Reducing the evaporation load to the dryer section is a smart starting point. Pressing improvements are the best way to reduce dryer section st...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inPulp & Paper Vol. 80; no. 9; p. 52
Main Author Hill, Kenneth C
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco RISI, Inc 01.09.2006
Subjects
Cost control
Design
Drainage
Drying agents
Electricity
Energy efficiency
Guidelines
Heat
Heat recovery systems
Heating
Machinery
Pulp & paper industry
Pulp & paper mills
Systems design
Temperature
Ventilation
Washers & dryers
United States > US
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:To optimize energy use in the drying process, it is essential to clearly identify the areas and actions that offer measurable opportunities for improvement. Reducing the evaporation load to the dryer section is a smart starting point. Pressing improvements are the best way to reduce dryer section steam use. Improving machine efficiency is another obvious path, because cull losses and sheet breaks contribute to a higher energy cost. Here are five essential rules for operating energy efficient dryers: 1. Keep the dryer drainage system tight. 2. Use flash steam efficiently. 3. Maximize the use of low-pressure steam. 4. Minimize dryer air heating requirement. 5. Manage the system.
ISSN:0033-4081