In sulphate pulp manufacture, the pressure and temperature in the digestor is____________________?

Correct answer: B. 10 atm., 170-180°C

  • A. 10 atm., 800 °C
  • B. 10 atm., 170-180°C
  • C. 1 atm., 170 - 180°C
  • D. 1 atm., 800°C

Explanation

Kraft or sulphate pulping digests wood chips with alkaline liquor at about 170 to 180°C, requiring a pressure near 10 atm in the digester. The 1 atm choices cannot maintain this temperature with liquid water-based liquor.

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