The design of a lightweight, high-strength, energy-saving pulp screen cylinder

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The proposed research will result in the design of a high strength, light-weight, cost effective pulp screen cylinder that will be able to provide high throughput at significantly reduced electrical energy consumption levels. The research consists of 2 Ph.D. projects: The first is to develop a computational and experimental understanding of fluid dynamic phenomena that limits throughput and the second is to develop a detailed model of the complex structural integrity limits. This new understanding will lead to advanced cylinder designs that will ensure the long term competitive advantage of AFT Canada Inc., an advanced global manufacturing company with major manufacturing in Sherbrooke, Canada. In addition to directly supporting the Canadian manufacturing sector and the pulp and paper industry, this technology will lead to a significant reduction in global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.