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  • paper mill
    papermaking
    / Chemical wood pulp

    …the past 25 years, however, continuous digesters have been developed and are being widely adopted by the kraft industry. These huge cylindrical towers, more than 60 metres (200 feet) in height, have a number of zones or compartments. Wood chips and cooking liquor are fed into the top and injected…

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    …the past 25 years, however, continuous digesters have been developed and are being widely adopted by the kraft industry. These huge cylindrical towers, more than 60 metres (200 feet) in height, have a number of zones or compartments. Wood chips and cooking liquor are fed into the top and injected…

    Read More