ABSTRACT Electrolysis is the main process in the alkaline chlorine industry. Electrolysis is a method of separating compound bonds by passing an electric current through compound bonds. This study aims to analyze the effect of load variation in chlor alkaline electrolyzer on the performance of the electrolysis process in producing caustic soda (NaOH) and chlorine (Cl₂) in the pulp and paper …
ABSTRACT Pulp Dryer is part of the final process in pulp processing which aims to convert slush pulp into pulp sheet with the help of steam. To reduce steam consumption, it is necessary to analyze several factors that affect steam consumption. In this final project, the influence of temperature, pH and slush pulp freeness factors on steam consumption in the Pulp Dryer is studied. Some of the f…
ABSTRACT The process of chip filling into the digester is a crucial early stage in the pulp production process as it determines impregnation efficiency and delignification success, especially to produce high quality dissolving pulp. Optimizing chip load not only improves cooking efficiency but also directly influences mill productivity allowing a higher daily throughput of dry pulp per batch a…
ABSTRACT The woodyard department is a sector dedicated to the preparation of raw chip materials, starting from the arrangement of wood blocks, sorting the quality of logs or raw materials before the chipping process, sorting the size of the chips, and processing waste materials that have value such as processing unwanted bark in the pulping process into boiler fuel after going through several …
ABSTRACT Bleaching is an important step in the kraft pulp production process, as it plays a direct role in increasing brightness. Measuring brightness, strength and other characteristics is important to ensure that the pulp meets the desired standards. In this study, the focus is on the D1 stage of the bleaching process, which uses the active ingredient chlorine dioxide (ClO₂), with the aim …
ABSTRACT Recovery Boiler is an equipment in the pulp and paper industry that has two main functions, producing steam from the heat energy when burning the organic elements of black liquor and recovering the chemicals from black liquor (especially sodium elements) to be used again in the pulp cooking process. One of the main component in Recovery Boiler is the Combustion Air system which supp…
ABSTRACT ClO2 is an industry that produces chemicals in the form of chlorine dioxide (ClO2). One of the supporting materials for making ClO2 is sodium chlorate using the electrolysis method. The concentration of liquor and residual HCl needs to be maintained to produce quality sodium chlorate by maintaining the temperature of the weak chlorate heater. Temperature changes at this stage can …
ABSTRACT This study aims to compare the process parameters and pulp quality of normal kraft pulp (a blend of Acacia and Eucalyptus) and customized kraft pulp (100% Acacia) at specific production rates. The parameters analyzed include AA charge, H-Factor, tensile strength (in unbeaten condition), and the consumption of bleaching chemicals, specifically chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) and hydrogen per…
ABSTRACT Flocculation is an important stage in wastewater treatment, where fine particles are combined into larger flocs for easy settling. This study aims to analyze the effect of variations in speed and stirring time on the effectiveness of the flocculation process in pulp and paper industry waste samples. In this study, testing was carried out using the jar test method using variations in s…
ABSTRACT Dissolving pulp is a pulp that has a higher quality than pulp in general. One of the features of dissolving pulp is that it has an alpha cellulose value of at least 94% (SNI 938: 2017 - Pulp Rayon). While the kraft pulp Eucalyptus pellita made by pulp machine also comprises 92% alpha cellulose. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the results of the dissolving pulp manuf…
ABSTRACT The dechlorination process in the brine tank is a process to remove the remaining chlorine dissolved in the weak brine solution using sulfur dioxide (SO2) as a reductant. SO2 solution is a solution formed when sulfur dioxide gas (SO₂) dissolves in water (H₂O), colorless with a pungent odor. Concentration is the amount of a solute in a homogeneous mixture (solution). The methods us…
ABSTRACT Dewatering process and paperboard strength are critical parameters in the production of paperboard. A slow dewatering process can limit production rates and increase energy costs, while low paperboard strength can reduce product quality and application. The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of adding cationic starch dosage on these two parameters. Cationic starch, a com…
ABSTRACT Paper is a sheet structure made from pulp and other materials as additives with specific functions. Paper is available in several grades, some of which are distinguished by weight. Paper weighing >190 g/m2 (grams per square meter) is referred to as paperboard. Paperboard is a thick and strong paper-based material that has 3 layers, commonly used to make products such as packaging, box…
ABSTRACT Paper making is a process of arranging fiber into sheets. During the papermaking process, water is removed from the fiber network, resulting in increasingly tight bonds bween fibers and accompanied by changes in th shape of the fibers to flat. Fiber blending is a paper production technique based on a combination and mixing of different fibers. Compared of using 100% of the same ty…
ABSTRACT Bleached Chemi-ThermoMechanical Pulp (BCTMP) is widely used in the paper industry due to its lower production costs. This study aims to determine the effect of the use of BCTMP on the dose of colourants, especially Optical Brightening Agent (OBA) and dye violet. Data was obtained from PI (Plant Information) and PMIS (Process Management Information System). The results of the analysis …
ABSTRACT Paper is often used as a medium for writing, printing, and various other purposes. In the production process, the quality of paper is greatly influenced by the type of pulp used. One alternative pulp that is increasingly being used is Bleached Chemi Thermo-Mechanical Pulp (BCTMP), a semi-chemical pulp with high bulky properties and lower production costs than kraft pulp. This study ai…
ABSTRACT Abrasion is the process of eroding or reducing material from the surface of an object due to friction with other materials. The abrasive nature of fillers can cause problems during and after the formation of paper sheets. To know the filler material will be abrasive is by looking at the mohs hardness scale. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the che…
ABSTRACT Liquor or called liquid or solution is a solution of sodium chlorate and sodium chloride reacted in the electrolyzer. Strong sodium chlorate from the electrolizer and sodium chloride from the hcl syntesis unit are reacted in the generator to form chlorine dioxide gas, chlorine gas, and salt. The chlorine dioxide gas is absorbed in the absorber by contacting chilled water to produce ch…
ABSTRACT Woodyard is the earliest department in a pulp and paper mill that processes wood into chip pieces using a chipper or commonly referred to as the chipping process. In the chipping process, problems often occur regarding the sharpness of the blade (blade life time). In this final project, an analysis of the effect of Andritz blade life time on chip acceptance and reject fractions from Eu…
ABSTRACK Optical Brightenic Agent (OBA) is a compound that can provide a light effect on an object exposed to light, so that the object will be whiter and more radiant. The utilization of OBA in the paper industry is used as an auxiliary material in achieving the optical properties of paper in accordance with the specified standards. OBA consists of three types, namely disulpho, tetrasulpho, a…