The Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada (Paprican) is a non-profit research and educational organization that operates laboratories in Pointe-Claire, QC, and Vancouver, BC
Papricand Paper Research Institute of Canada (Paprican) is a non-profit research and educational organization that operates laboratories in Pointe-Claire, QC, and Vancouver, BC, as well as a technology transfer center at Prince George, BC. Any company producing pulp or paper can become a member of Paprican.
Features of the membership include:Use of pilot plant facilities unavailable elsewhere in North AmericaMore than 50 licensed technologies without a licensing fee100-plus reports/yr on new processes and technologiesScientific environmental leadershipLibraries and ISO-accredited analytical and calibration servicesA personal liaison representativeTraining in the scientific fundamentals of pulp and paper manufactureConsultation with internationally renowned experts in pulp and paperAccess to 75 years of accumulated knowledge of Paprican
Some of the technologies include:Alkali sensor to improve recaust and digester control strategies (reduces standard deviation of recaust operations by 40%)Boiler air flow optimization for a 5-15% increase in liquor throughput without any capital investmentYellowing inhibition technology for papers made from mechanical pulpsControl loop monitor to evaluate every mill control loop, 24 hr/dayAdaptive controller that learns and adapts as the process changes to improve product quality, increase production, and lower chemical costsPaprispec, a mill-based system that senses and avoids plastic contamination in pulpsFiber Quality Analyzer (FQA) that measures fiber length distribution and curl to improve pulp uniformity and paper machine efficiencyHigh intensity refining to reduce energy consumption by 5%Thermal barrier ceramic coating of the edges of paper machine dryers to increase efficiency and product qualityPapricycle, a process for recycling waste streams in the bleach plantPapritection, an electrochemical corrosion protection process for pulp washersFeltperm, a felt permeability tester to help mills make rational selection decisions, develop cleaning procedures, and extend the useful life of press section fabrics
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