Novel MnO2 Polysulfide Process, 1996 Pulping Conference Proceedings
Dr. Glenn F. Rudie
Fiber Technology Group
Kevin P. Butler, Richard Galluch, and
Robert Yant
Quantum Technologies. Inc.
Quantum Technologies, Inc. has successfully tested a 0.16 lps (2.5 gpm) polysulfide process pilot plant at Mead’s Chillicothe, Ohio pulp mill. The process consisted of the air oxidation of white liquor in the presence of MnO2 catalyst in a reactor. The catalyst is separated from the orange liquor via a centrifuge and returned to the process. Some technology highlights include the following: Simplified Process - two major pieces of equipment - reactors and centrifuges. No Prefilters - suspended solids in the white liquor pass through the system without interfering with reaction rates or accumulating....