Author:Theron, Maritha; Knutsen, RD; Ivanchev, LH; Burger, HPDate:Feb 2012Semi-solid metal rheo-cast F357 aluminum plates were joined by autogenous Nd:YAG laser welding and were welded in either the as-cast (F) condition, T4 temper or T6 temper condition. The weldability of this age-hardenable Al–7%Si–0.6%Mg casting ...Read more
Author:Johakimu, Jonas K; Bush, TDate:Mar 2011The focus of this study was to seek an alternative way of manufacturing sack paper with uniform quality properties at increased refining energy efficiency compared to currently applied technologies. Kraft pulp produced at Kappa number ...Read more
Author:Johakimu, Jonas K; Bush, T; Lucia, LDate:Feb 2011The effect of green liquor pre-treatment (GLP) on Kraft pulping of Pinus Patula has been investigated. Wood chips were pre-treated with green liquor, and subsequently subjected to Kraft pulping to achieve a target Kappa number of 65-70. The ...Read more
Author:Johakimu, Jonas K; Bush, TDate:Mar 2010The main focus of this work was to evaluate an opportunity for product quality and refining energy efficiency improvement through assessing the current mill practices in South African TMP mills. The fractionation trials were conducted at a ...Read more