STEAM SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION, TAPPICon24

The steam system is a critical element of the paper machine, and several are presently operating below their peak performance. Steam system issues can result in lower production rates and/or increased energy consumption. This presentation will discuss factors affecting drying efficiency, key performance variables used to optimize dryer performance, and six rules for energy efficient drying.

The presentation will cover the value of a dryer steam section audit and discuss benefits of field testing dryers. Areas of consideration are to establish existing drying rates, measure CD and MD dryer surface temperatures, sheet temperatures, CD and MD pocket humidities, determine dryer drainage system flows, condensing rates, and energy efficiency. The importance of benchmarking against other similar machines for drying capacity and energy efficiency will also be presented. Furthermore, methods to reduce high-pressure steam consumption will be discussed reducing operating costs.

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