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Paper Science

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 28 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The 6 D's of Papermaking






2. Most modern refining is done using _____






3. Wet strength formula






4. What are the key functions of the headbox approach system?






5. The headbox is actually made up of the _____ and the ______






6. The ____ is the 'gatekeeper' - it sets the basis weight of the sheet






7. Refining reduces the _______ of the stock






8. The headbox must distribute the stock evenly onto the ____






9. What are the basic categories/types of additives used for papermaking?






10. Refining is done via ___________






11. The headbox can be adjusted to control what?






12. What are the three types of headboxes?






13. The _____ must get the same amount of fiber spread evenly across the headbox






14. What are the three main types of paper machine wet ends?






15. Three basic parts of the stock preparation area are...






16. Consistency






17. What are the main forces used to remove water on a paper machine wet end?






18. The 'white water loop'






19. Basis Weight






20. Refining (Beating)






21. What does the headbox do?






22. Other names for the headbox approach system






23. In order to control the basis weight of the sheet - the ____ and _____ of the streams must be measured and controlled






24. Strong - smooth - printable paper CANNOT be made without the use of _____






25. What are the types of press rolls?


26. What does the manifold do?






27. How are papermaking fines produced?






28. Furnish