The problem of resource planning has long been a topic of interest for operations managers in both production and service industries. Inputs such as raw materials, energy, and capital are limited resources; therefore, managers must make informed decisions regarding the use of these inputs. This thesis addresses the area of...
Several additives have been used in research and on an
industrial scale to improve the pulp yield and to increase
the rate of delignification. One such additive is 1,4-
dihydro- 9,10-dihydroxyanthracene (DDA), also called soluble
anthraquinone. This chemical is widely used in Japan and
some other countries, especially with the...