Some Definitions and Test Methods

APPENDIX A SOME DEFINITIONS AND TEST METHODS (FIGURE 13.3) 13.A.1. Analysis of pulps in suspension 

Moisture content is defined in a different way in this chapter. The pulp and paper industries define moisture content as the ratio of water to total wood weight. Thus  

Mass of water in the chips Mass of water + oven - dry wood 

Fibres are retained on the screen plate and impede further drainage 

With fast draining pulps the water quickly backs up the funnel 

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