Abstract: A high solids black liquor which has solids content of at least 65% by weight of liquor is mixed with a viscosity reducing additive prior to firing in a chemical recovery furnace. The additive is an admixed compound consisting of monoethylene glycol, diethylene glycol and triethylene glycol.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 21, 1995
Date of Patent:
June 18, 1996
Assignee:
Optima Specialty Chemicals & Technology Inc.