Simpson-Clough Mill improves wire cleaning and saves water

摘要

In May 2011 speciality paper producer Union Papertech supplemented existing low-pressure wire cleaning showers at its Simpson-Clough Mill, Hey wood, by adding an oscillating shower and high-pressure pump to the forming section on each of two paper machines. Fabric cleaning efficiency has been improved, overall energy and water usage has been reduced. Even allowing for the extra water and power directly consumed by the new equipment, the net result (as estimated by a project engineer at the mill) is that water usage for wire cleaning has been reduced by over 1 million litres per day -translating into an annual saving of some ￡25k in the associated costs of electric pumping.