Abstract :
Section (1) gives a survey of paper-making processes and of their power requirements. Special problems of power generation and distribution, and the protective system adopted against overload and short-circuits, are dealt with in Section(2). Drives for paper-machine auxiliaries, with a description of the ¿plural starter¿ system, are detailed in Section(3). Section(4) deals with paper-machine drives, and gives a brief description of leading types. High-accuracy speed control for paper machines is the subject of Section (5). Section (6) gives information in regard to drives for ¿finishing¿ machines, supercalenders, reeling machines and slitters. Finally, Section (7) deals with miscellaneous applications of electricity in the paper mill.
