COMPRESS

Demonstrate the benefits of compression refining!

Drastic improvement of mechanical properties at the same schoepper degree especially for short fibres
Demonstration of the benefits of compression refining obtained in the laboratory on a paper machine (drainage, drying, machinability)
Confirmation of energy savings compared to conventional refining
Possible applications in a wide range of papers (tissue, speciality, graphic, recycled)

CTP-110

Start: 2021

Duration: 2 years

TRL4 to 6

TRL-scale