Ahlstrom-Munksjö - Via-Separations
Host Site Partner: Ahlstrom-Munksjö
Host Site Location: Mosinee, Wisconsin
Technology Provider: Via Separations
Technology: Pilot-scale Black Liquor Membrane for Water Removal
Description: Via Separations’ technology uses graphene oxide membranes to remove water and concentrate valuable solids from black liquor, a byproduct of the Kraft process to produce wood pulp. The technology provider claims reduced energy requirements for black liquor concentration compared to traditional methods which use steam to evaporate water from black liquor.
Project Objectives: Validation of performance and benefits:
● Energy requirements (steam and electricity) for black liquor concentration
● Greenhouse gas emissions impact of electrification of black liquor concentration
Via Separations' innovation is a black liquor concentration system that use graphene oxide membranes to efficiently remove water and concentrate valuable liquor solids.
Via Separations' innovation is a black liquor concentration system that uses graphene oxide membranes to efficiently remove water and concentrate valuable liquor solids. The team at the Ahlstrom-Munksjö Mosinee, Wisconsin, facility is installing a black liquor concentration skid to validate the performance and benefits in a live manufacturing environment.
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