4. Pilot plant for the production of MDF or TMP fibers.

Brand and model:Sprout-Bauer type, manufacturer H. Thalhammer K.G., Austria.

Capacity:Approx. 180 kg of wood per hour.

Description:The plant operates continuously and consists of the following parts:

A) Wood feeding hopper.
B) Inlet valves.
C) Digestion zone and addition of reagents.
D) Refiner.
E) Blow line.
F) Pneumatic dryer.
G) Cyclone.
H) Gas burner.

Parts (A) to (D) are used to produce TMP or CTMP-type fibers, while parts (A) to (H) comprise the equipment required to produce glued fibers for MDF boards. The refiner has a diameter of 14 inches, and the maximum pressure in the digester is 12 bar.