Continuous flow process for treating waste cellulosic fiber and paper mill sludge

摘要

A continuous flow process for treating waste cellulosic fiber or paper mill sludge wherein calcium oxide, silica and water are blended with waste cellulosic fiber or paper mill sludge such that a pH is reached of between 10.5 and 12 to provide a treated mixture. The mixture is agitated such that it is dried and fluffed for use as an environmentally safe filler material.