25. Cellulose Microfibrils (CFM) pilot production plant.

Brand and model:Custom-built, centered on an Andritz disc refiner, model 12-1C.

Capacity:20 kg/day.

Description:The MFC (microfibrillated cellulose) pilot production plant is composed of an Andritz disc refiner with a 12-inch disc size. The raw material is loaded into a stainless steel tank with a maximum capacity of 500 L and is pumped to the refiner using an open-impeller centrifugal pump. The cellulose-water solution is recirculated through the plant a set number of times until the desired viscous product, known as MFC, is obtained.