WMU Paper Pilot Plant
4651 Campus Dr
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5441 USA
(269) 276-3533
Coating Kitchen
Starch makedown:
Three-tank system for continuous starch makedown via AP, enzyme, or steam conversion. Outputs at 5 gpm (19 lpm) in 200 gal (575 l) batches. Steam for batch makedown available in a 20—100 gallon (75-375 l) water-jacketed, temperature-controlled, tank.
Blend tanks:
All tanks include axial flow impellers. Three blend tanks one at 20-100 gal (90—375 liters) and two at 42—250 gallons (190—950 l) tanks. All water-jacketed and temperature controlled.
High shear mixers:
Three dispersion mixers, capacity 20—90 gal (75—340 l) tank, 75—400 gal (280—1500 l) tank, and a third floor-mounted unit for 55 gal (200 l) drum size batches.
Dust exhaust system over starch slurry tank, all blend tanks, and both high shear mixing tanks.
Continuous Starch Makedown
Coating Kitchen