Ten Myths Revealed about Paper Machine Vacuum Systems and Related Processes, PaperCon '09 Conference
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The paper machine vacuum system is considered an auxiliary but very necessary process required for successful papermaking operations. However, this is also an often misunderstood system. Frequent misconceptions and common operating problems will be discussed which will help to explain why these myths exist. Information in this paper will attempt to clarify basic vacuum system principles through examples and case studies.