Chip Handling Systems for Maximum Recovery, 2002 Fall Technical Conference
In the drive to lower production costs, chip handling practices that improve recovery and reduce fibre loss are being
implemented. This paper presents a brief summary of where the industry is today, describes what it needs to do, and
proposes solutions on how to justify and achieve these objectives. Four key factors that impact this area are: 1) the
downward trend in the real price of pulp, 2) other industries utilize modern methods, 3) pulp, being a commodity,
must be produced at the lowest cost, 4) capital is scarce and new chip handling systems must be carefully planned
and selected for optimum return. Many recent chip yard installations have proven the benefits of modern material
Chip Handling Systems for Maximum Recovery, 2002 Fall Technical Conference
