Abstract:
A reinforcement element, comprises at least one sensor fiber adapted for strain measurements based on stimulated Brillouin scattering within said sensor fiber. Furthermore, a system for monitoring strain within a structure comprises a reinforcement element comprising at least one sensor fiber adapted for strain measurements based on stimulated Brillouin scattering within said sensor fiber, a pump laser for coupling in laser radiation of a pump frequency into said at least one sensor fiber, a Stokes laser for coupling in laser radiation of a Stokes laser radiation into said at least one sensor fiber, wherein the pump frequency and the Stokes frequency are different from one another and wherein the frequency difference between the pump and Stokes frequencies is within the range of acoustical phonons within said sensor fiber, a sensor adapted to obtain a stimulated Brillouin backscattering signal, and a network analyzer adapted for determining the complex transfer function of the sensor fiber to determine a spatially resolved strain measurement.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for separation of lignin from black liquor comprising the following steps: a) Precipitation of lignin by acidifying black liquor and thereupon dewatering, b) suspending the lignin filter cake obtained in step a) whereupon a second lignin suspension is obtained and adjusting the pH level to approximately the pH level of the washing water of step d) below, c) dewatering of the second lignin suspension, d) addition of washing water and performing a displacement washing at more or less constant conditions without any dramatic gradients in the pH, and e) dewatering of the lignin cake produced in step d) into a high dryness and displacement of the remaining washing liquid in said filter cake, whereby a lignin product is obtained which has an even higher dryness after the displacement washing of step e). The present invention also provides a lignin product or an intermediate lignin product obtainable by the above method. The present invention also provides use, preferably for the production of heat or chemicals, of said lignin product or said intermediate lignin product.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for the modification of lignocellulosic materials. Cellulose fibres are treated with an aqueous electrolyte-containing solution of an amphoteric cellulose derivative for at least 5 minutes at a temperature of at least 50 °C. The pH during the treatment is approximately 1.5-4.5 or higher than 11; or the concentration of the electrolyte is approximately 0.0001-0.05 M if the electrolyte has monovalent cations, or approximately 0.0002-0.1 M if the electrolyte has divalent cations. Further the invention relates to products obtainable by the above mentioned method and uses of said products for manufacturing paper with a high wet strength and rayon fibres.
Abstract:
In a process of treating wood chips for reduction of the concentration of undesirable inorganic elements prior to cooking in a production line for chemical pulp, the wood chips, having entrapped air, are treated with an aqueous leaching liquor at elevated temperature and pressure, followed by draining at atmospheric pressure or below atmospheric pressure, the pressures being controlled to yield a moisture content in the wood chips as low as possible for adequate leaching result and behavior of the chips in a subsequent digester. The aqueous leaching liquor is e.g. pulp mill process water with a low content of undesirable inorganic components, such as bleach plant spent liquor or condensate. The aqueous leaching liquor drained from the treated wood chips may be purified and recycled back to the process.
Abstract:
One or several oxalic acid or oxalate decomposing enzymes are used to lower the concentration of oxalic acid and/or oxalate precipitates in the production of pulp and paper. The method is particularly useful in processes using oxidative bleaching and in particular in processes where the process liquids are recirculated within the plant. Thus the forming of incrusts and sediments, comprising sparingly soluble oxalate compounds, is reduced or prevented.
Abstract:
Process for the manufacturing of wood chips as raw material in the production of mechanical pulp in order to reduce the energy consumption in the production of pulp, characterized in that the wood fibres, including the summerwood fibres, are irreversibly deformed across the grain, i.e. in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fibres. Preferably this is done through mechanical treatment with one or several tools, arranged so that the forces created in the treatment act in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fibres.
Abstract:
A method for measuring the flexibility of fibres, particularly cellulose fibres, in a flowing suspension. The fibre form of a large number of fibres is registered at two different pictures of suspension flow. A predefined fibre form is calculated for each flow picture, and a relationship, for example the quotient between two measurements of mean fibre form is determined and utilized to define fibre flexibility. The invention also relates to an arrangement for carrying out the inventive method, wherein the arrangement includes a flowthrough container (20) through which the suspension flows, a transparent window (26) mounted in the container wall, a CCD-type camera (30) which functions to photograph fibres passing the window, a picture analysis unit (34) coupled to the camera (30), and a data processing unit (36) for processing information obtained from the picture analysis unit (34).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for treatment of chemical pulp for the manufacturing of microfibrillated cellulose comprising the following steps: a) providing a hemicellulose containing pulp, b) refining said pulp in at least one step and treating said pulp with one or more wood degrading enzymes at a relatively low enzyme dosage, and c) homogenizing said pulp thus providing s aid microfibrillated cellulose. According to a second aspect of the invention a microfibrillated cellulose obtainable by the method according to the first aspect is provided . According to a third aspect of the invention, use of said microfibrillated cellulose according to the second aspect in food products, paper products, composite materials, coatings or in rheology modifiers (e.g. drilling muds) is provided .