PROCESS FOR THE DRYING OF PULP AND A SUCTION ROLL USED FOR THE DRYING OF PULP

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for the drying of pulp which process comprises the steps of, providing a pulp comprising cellulosic fibers, conducting the pulp to a wire, dewatering the pulp by the aid of a suction roll wherein the suction roll has a open surface area of above 60% and a shell thickness of above 50mm. By increasing the open surface area of the suction roll the dewatering of the pulp is increased. The invention further relates to suction roll for the drying of pulp.