Deink Clarifier Polymer Program Selection, 1995 Recycling Symposium Proceedings
lrenee J. Philippe
Betz PaperChem Inc.
Effective clarification of deink plant process water is essential to deinking and deink plant operations. Selection of the most effective clarifier polymer program can maximize deink plant performance. To select the most effective clarification program, it is first necessary to have an understanding of: clarification theory- equipment and chemistry, bench testing methods and parameters, and the character and composition of the clarifier influent. Basic clarification theory, test methods, and influent characterization are discussed.