Wood and Cellulose Pulp Analyzes

Purpose

RISE has extensive experience in closely collaborating with factories across various industries, including the wood and pulp industry. Through our close collaboration and expertise in process analysis, we have helped companies improve their production processes and solve complex problems.

Utilizing our advanced fiber line analyses, we can quickly and cost-effectively identify and address challenges that arise in the production process. By carefully analyzing data from fiber lines, we can optimize process steps to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.

We offer a wide range of analyses and services that can be tailored to your specific needs and challenges. Examples of our analyses include:

1. Fiber Analysis: We can perform detailed analyses of fiber samples to characterize properties such as fiber length, fiber distribution, and fiber strength. This information can be used to optimize fiber blends and improve paper quality.

2. Mass Balance Analyses: By carefully monitoring the mass balance in the production process, we can identify and address any imbalances or losses that may affect production costs and the quality of the final paper.

3. Process Optimization: We can utilize advanced modeling tools and simulation programs to optimize various process steps and maximize production capacity.

4. Problem Identification and Problem Solving: If you encounter specific problems or challenges in your production process, our experts can analyze the situation and develop tailored solutions to effectively solve the problems.

RISE has extensive experience in working within the process in close collaboration with factories. With the help of our fiber line analyses, results and solutions can be obtained quickly and cost-effectively. This ensures that optimization, development, and problem-solving of various process steps within wood and pulp are as effective as possible. Feel free to discuss with us which analyses are suitable for your business.

Methods

RISE can analyze wood and pulp through a variety of analyses and measurement methods established within the timber and pulp industry to characterize and assess various properties of raw materials, processes, and end products. Below is a more detailed explanation of some of the most common analyses and measurement methods:

1. Alpha, beta, gamma cellulose: Cellulose is the main component of wood and paper. It can exist in different crystalline forms, including alpha, beta, and gamma cellulose. These forms have different structures and properties.

2. Alkali resistance (R5, R10, R18): Measurement of the resistance of the pulp to alkaline chemicals at different time intervals according to the ISO 692 standard.

3. Anthraquinone (KA 10.225): A chemical compound used as a bleaching agent in the pulp industry to remove colorants from paper and pulp.

4. Ash content (ISO 1762): Measurement of the amount of inorganic substances remaining after combustion at 525°C. This provides an indication of the amount of minerals and impurities in the pulp.

5. Extractives: Measurement of the amount of extractives that can be extracted from pulp or wood with various solvents, such as acetone or cyclohexane/acetone. This provides information about the content of soluble compounds in the material.

6. Free phenol groups (KA 10.207): Measurement of the amount of free phenol groups in the pulp, which can affect the properties of the paper such as color stability and strength.

7. Fibre charge (SCAN-CM 65): Measurement of the electrical charge on paper fibers, which can affect their ability to bind different substances and thus the properties of the paper.

8. Stiffness (ISO 302): Measurement of paper strength by determining the force required to cut a specific size of paper.

9. Chloride, total content (SCAN-CM 51) and Chloride (ISO 9197): Measurement of the amount of chloride ions in the pulp or water used in the process. High levels of chloride can affect production and paper quality.

10. Carbohydrates (SCAN-CM 71): Measurement of the amount of carbohydrates in the pulp, providing information about its composition and potential for breakdown during the manufacturing process.

11. pH, water extract (ISO 29681): Measurement of the pH value in water extracts from the pulp or paper, providing information about its acidity.

12. Sulfate (ISO 9198): Measurement of the amount of sulfate ions in the pulp or paper, which can affect its chemical properties and ability to interact with other substances.

13. Viscosity (ISO 5351): Measurement of the pulp's viscosity, which can affect its flow properties and processability in the manufacturing process.

14. Z-potential: Measurement of the electrical potential on the surface of paper fibers, which can affect their interaction with other substances and ability to bind different impurities.

Deliveries

RISE offers a report that includes data in Excel format and relevant images and diagrams. It is carefully compiled using standard methods for the conducted analyses. The report also includes an assessment of measurement uncertainty to ensure the reliability of the presented results. All relevant parameters significant to the specific analysis are included to provide a comprehensive picture of the situation. Additionally, detailed comments and explanations are provided to offer further insight and understanding of the presented data.

Standard Report (Quotation):

RISE provides a comprehensive report where results are presented in a clear manner through concise but informative sections with clear diagrams and tables. This report structure is designed to make it easy for customers and stakeholders to quickly grasp the presented results without having to delve into extensive texts.