Patents Examined by Kara M. Parker
  • Patent number: 6881297
    Abstract: A device and process for aerating dispersions, particularly for flotation of pulp suspensions, in a de-inking process where the pulp suspension containing dirt particles is sprayed into a tank together with air. The air is injected at a minimum of two successive points and mixed with the suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Andritz AG
    Inventors: Bernhard Scherzinger, Helmuth Gabl
  • Patent number: 6843885
    Abstract: The method is for controlling the cooking temperature in a continuous vapour phase digester for chip-shaped cellulose material. A high pressure is established in the vapour phase largely by means of steam, without risk of attaining excessively high temperatures in the cooking. A temperature-controlled supply of cooking liquor in close proximity to the surface of the liquor level is introduced to obtain a protective liquor surface with a temperature lower than the vapour phase. A lower initial cooking temperature is obtained in the cooking zone, which ensures that the exothermic cooking process does not lead to the attainment of temperatures detrimental to the pulp quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Kvaerner Pulping AB
    Inventors: Lennart Gustavsson, Vidar Snekkenes