Sei sulla pagina 1di 2

MODEL-BASED OPTIMIZATION OF KAMYR DIGESTER

OPERATION
SIDRAK, YL
TECH ASSN PULP PAPER IND INC, TAPPI JOURNAL; pp: 93-98; Vol: 78
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

http://www.kfupm.edu.sa

Summary

In the Kamyr digester used for kraft pulping processes, there are strong interactions
between the many process variables, long time delays, and frequent disturbances in
the operation. Steady-state operation is, therefore, difficult to obtain. A complex
kinetics-diffusion, simulation model developed for the Kamyr digester operation was
coupled with a continuous dynamic programming algorithm to find the optimum of a
continuous, multivariate, nonlinear yield function subject to constraints. The
optimization program was used to (a) determine an optimal set of operating conditions
that would maximize pulp yield at a specific chip meter speed and blow-line kappa
number and (b) determine optimal profile changes in effective alkali concentration
and upper and lower heater outlet temperatures to minimize the amount of off-
specification pulp produced during swings between types of wood. In the model pulp
yield can be increased by about 5% on a relative basis by careful choice of operating
conditions. In addition, significant reduction in the amount of off-specification pulp
produced during swings has been achieved using optimal profile changes.

References:
1. AURELL R, 1965, SVENSK PAPPERSTIDN, V68, P59
2. BAILEY RN, 1969, TAPPI, V52, P1271
3. CHRISTENSEN T, 1983 TAPPI ANN M P, P70
4. CHRISTENSEN T, 1982, 129 PURD U PURD LAB
5. CHRISTENSEN T, 1983, TAPPI J, V66, P65
6. COOPER L, 1981, INTRO DYNAMIC PROGRA, P120
7. DALESKI EJ, 1965, TAPPI, V48, P325
8. GARCEAU JJ, 1974, TAPPI, V57, P121
9. GARCEAU JJ, 1974, TAPPI, V57, P137
© Copyright: King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals;
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa
10. GUSTAFSON RR, 1982, TAPPI J, V65, P115
11. GUSTAFSON RR, 1983, IND ENG CHEM PROC DD, V22, P87
12. OLM L, 1979, SVENSK PAPPERSTIDNIN, V82, P458
13. SARKANEN KV, 1971, LIGNINS OCCURRENCE F, P85
14. SEARS JL, 1979, OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQ, P89
15. SIDRAK YL, 1984 TAPPI ANN M P, P65
16. SIDRAK YL, 1984, 139 PURD U PURD LAB

For pre-prints please write to: abstracts@kfupm.edu.sa

© Copyright: King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals;


http://www.kfupm.edu.sa

Potrebbero piacerti anche