Application of Steam Boiler in Paper Industry

The paper industry requires a lot of steam; it is important to choose an efficient and durable steam boiler.

Steam is essential in the paper industry for the paper drying process, energy requirements and cooking of wood chips in digesters. Some basic requirements for steam in paper processing are as follows:

Even heating:

Rollers used in paper processing need to be heated internally with steam. Therefore, in order to obtain a uniform and high-quality product, it is necessary to keep the temperature of the roll surface uniform. Steam is ideal because it condenses and dissipates heat evenly.

Steam carries a lot of heat:

Most processing plants require a lot of energy, and the paper industry is no exception. One of the best ways to deliver energy to a processing operation is through latent heat in steam. For example, 150 psig of saturated steam carries about 3.5 times as much heat, and once the steam touches the inner surface of the roll, the energy is released.

Steam Temperature Accuracy:

 As temperature demands increase or higher grades of paper are made, higher pressures and temperatures are required. Plant operators can control the pressure and set the steam temperature inside the rolls. Saturated steam at the same temperature at a given pressure allows the operator to control the pressure and steam temperature as needed.

Efficient process operation:

Steam boilers efficiently generate steam and power for processing purposes. The steam produced operates in an insulated closed loop system. Therefore, steam boilers are efficient and reliable for operation in the process industry.