Relationship of 3D structure of pore space to manufacturing process and properties of wood fiber-based materials

S. Lavrykov, S. K. Singh, B. V. Ramarao, Shri Ramaswamy

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Abstract

We have developed a technique to determine the permeability of paper structures from X Ray microtomographic images. The images are thresholded and a skeleton of the pore or fiber spaces is obtained from the images. The skeleton is represented by means of a network of resistances. The total resistance of the network in the different dimensions is now determined both in the in-plane as well as through plane directions. The network resistance for structures at each section is determined. From this data, a correlation length for the network resistance is obtained. Correlation length data are used for determining the effect of heterogeneities on transport properties of paper structures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTAPPI Press - Paper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon '08
Pages1177-1230
Number of pages54
StatePublished - 2008
EventPaper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon '08 - Dallas, TX, United States
Duration: May 4 2008May 7 2008

Publication series

NameTAPPI Press - Paper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon '08
Volume2

Other

OtherPaper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon '08
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas, TX
Period5/4/085/7/08

Keywords

  • 3 D structure of paper
  • Correlation lengths
  • Network modeling
  • Paper variability
  • Permeability of paper
  • REV in paper

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