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Record 1 1993-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
  • Pulp and Paper
DEF

The large receiving chest located under the wire at the wet end of a paper machine. It is used to collect drainage water resulting from sheet formation of the stock furnish. In addition, it provides a source of dilution water to the stock furnish that is being fed to the headbox of the paper machine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
  • Pâtes et papier
DEF

Fosse située sous la toile de la machine à papier pour recueillir les eaux blanches.

Spanish

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