Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction OVERVIEW OF PULP AND PAPER TECHNOLOGY 1.1 Pulp Manufacturing 1.2 Paper Manufacturing 1.3 Paper Machines 1.4 Paper Grades 1.5 End-Use of Paper 1.6 References 1.7 Review Questions FORMING 2.1 Sheet Formation Mechanism 2.2 Forming Fabrics 2.3 Applications of Forming Fabrics 2.4 Service for Forming Fabrics 2.5 Forming Section Configurations on Paper Machines 2.6 Manufacture of Specific Paper Grades 2.7 Transfer of Sheet from Forming to Press Section 2.8 References 2.9 Review Questions PRESSING 3.1 Water Removal Theory 3.2 Press Fabrics (Felts) 3.3 Applications of Press Fabrics 3.4 Service for Press Fabrics 3.5 Press Types 3.6 References 3.7 Review Questions DRYING 4.1 Paper Drying Theory 4.2 The Role of a Dryer Fabric in Drying 4.3 Effects of Drying on Sheet Properties 4.4 Dryer Fabrics 4.5 Applications of Dryer Fabrics 4.6 Dryer Section Configurations 4.7 References 4.8 Review Questions PAPER MACHINE AUDITING 5.1 Stock Approach and Pulsation Studies 5.2 Forming Section Analysis (Wet-End Performance) 5.3 Press Section Evaluation 5.4 Dry-End Performance 5.5 References 5.6 Review Questions PAPER STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES, AND TESTING 6.1 Fibers Used In Papermaking 6.2 Properties of Single Pulp Fibers 6.3 Paper Structure 6.4 Paper Wet-End Chemistry 6.5 Paper Properties and Testing 6.6 TAPPI Test Methods 6.7 References 6.8 Review Questions TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) 7.1 Historical Development of TQM 7.2 Quality Philosophies 7.3 Core Concepts of TQM 7.4 Basic Management Elements of TQM 7.5 Statistical Process Control 7.6 Regulations and Standards 7.7 References 7.8 Review Questions COMPUTERS IN PAPER MACHINE CLOTHING 8.1 Definitions 8.2 Application Areas of Computers 8.3 References 8.4 Review Questions FUTURE OF PAPERMAKING AND PAPER MACHINE CLOTHING 9.1 Paper Machines and Papermaking 9.2 Forming 9.3 Pressing 9.4 Drying 9.5 References Appendix A: Size-Denier Relationships for Polyester and Nylon Monofilaments Appendix B: Forming Section Troubleshooting Guide Appendix C: Press Section Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D: Tension Force Calculations of Dryer Fabrics Appendix E: List of Testing Laboratories/Research Facilities Appendix F: Units and Conversion Factors Index

About the Author

Adanur, Sabit

Reviews

"This book is indispensable! Everybody in paper making, textiles, and paper machine clothing should read this book!"
-- James A.Harrington, Journal Editor
* A comprehensive resource for those who work directly or indirectly with the papermaking process.
* Unique presentation that describes the evolution of paper machine clothing into sophisticated products that are made from synthetic fibers with highly engineered properties for distinct paper machine applications.
* Demonstrates the tremendous opportunities for paper machine clothing products to meet the demanding needs of today's paper machines
* Describes new technologies that have kept the industry on the leading edge of global competitiveness.