Salabar and Maza (4) have pointed out
that wet bulk storage is beneficial in
many respects which has been confirmed by
several mills. Thus, in the case of wet
bulk storage. it is Preferable to "age"
or “condition” fresh bagasse by storage
for a period of 2 — 4 months before use
in a chemical pulp mill as the use of
“aged” bagasse results in:
1) better final pith removal
2) better pulp quality and uniformity
3) higher unbleached pulp brightness
4) better pulp drainage characteristics
5) lower chemical consumption
6) less foaming
7) lower wash water consumption
B) higher weak black liquor
concentration
9) lower black liquor viscosity