© 2019 Kadant Solutions Division Challenge A Chinese paper mill was not effectively reusing clear-leg and “super” clear-leg whitewater in their machine showers. In addition, the paper machine shower nozzles were clogging from debris. Solution Kadant provided Model 4040 Gravity Strainers and MegaFloTM backwash system for a two-stage filtration concept. The system installation also included GenesisTM brush showers for its PM1 and PM2. A portion of the whitewater filtrate from the gravity strainers is used in the low-pressure brush showers and the remaining whitewater filtrate is sent to the multiple filters for polishing of high- pressure showers in the forming section. Results After implementing the two-stage filtration concept,

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