(486d) The Impact and Use of Diamondback Hoppers in the Paper, Pulp and Biomass Industries
AIChE Annual Meeting
2017
2017 Annual Meeting
Particle Technology Forum
Honoring the Lifelong Achievements of Dr. Jerry Johanson
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 9:00am to 9:20am
The early developments of using DiamondBack® hopper technology for wood chips in a steam environment, and its impact on modern pulping technology will be discussed. The underlying needs for wood steaming and retention time control will be explained. The first successful application of the DiamondBack® hopper in our industry opened a pathway to new developments, which have revolutionized the pulp and paper industry and its ability to build ever larger single line processing facilities, with improved quality and better financial results. The technology has lately been applied also in the fledging biomass treatment industry. Jerry Johansonâs knowledge, understanding of the challenges, and commitment to the development was and is vital to its success.