Frequently Asked Questions - Pulp and Paper Applications

Fillets are used to enable Controlled Zone Agitation. Controlled Zone Agitation is generally accomplished by pouring a concrete horseshoe-shaped wedge into a chest. This limits the agitated volume to 10 - 15 minute retention. This allows for good agitation at reduced agitator power and operating costs.

A change in consistency is probably to blame. Small changes in consistency can impact process results dramatically because agitation results are a function of consistency cubed! Your LIGHTNIN Sales Representative can analyze your process and determine how to bring your system back to optimum efficiency.