Journal of Microwave Power
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Economic
Modeling in the Paper Industry [PDF] |
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L. R. Damskey, J. W. Hankin and E. W. Stephansen 1969 4 4 294-310 |
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Abstract A computer simulation of a microwave paper drier
and coater is presented. Program options evaluate the economic feasibility of
adding microwave equipment to an existing paper-making machine or to a new
machine under two conditions. For a new machine the program compares the
economic payoff of adding microwave drying and coating applicators at their
installation against that of designing the paper-making and coating machines
for the addition of a microwave applicator at a later date. The profitability
of paper-making machines with microwave drying and coating equipment relative
to those with conventional steam heat drying is computed by assuming that
microwave drying produces a level moisture profile with higher average
moisture; also, the increased drying capacity of the process can produce a
higher paper-making or coating-machine speed. |