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Study of the application of ultrasound in a vegetable tannage
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Author:
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Morera Prat, Josep Maria; Bartolí Soler, Esther; Combalia Cendra, Felip; Borràs Riba, Eulàlia; Castell, Joan Carles; Sorolla Casellas, Sílvia
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Other authors:
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Química; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. SETRI - Grup de Tècniques de Separació i Tractament de Residus Industrials; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. ENGIBIO - Enginyeria i Biotecnologia |
Abstract:
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This study concerns the implementation and improvement of a system that applies ultrasound technology to vegetable tanning floats. The system is versatile and requires no major modifications or investment expense for tanneries. In particular, the study investigated grain fineness and fixation of tannins in relation to several mechanical approaches, which included: no mechanical effect (pits), drum, ultrasound, and ultrasound plus drum. A comparative study of energy expenses on the basis of the mechanical effect being used was also carried out. |
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-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria química -Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria química::Indústria dels processos químics -Tanneries--Environmental aspects -Tanneries -Adoberia vegetal |
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Article - Published version Article |
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