The papers, which were
collected cannot be used directly. It should be made into paper pulp before
mixing with other ingredients. The following are the steps involved in the
generation of pulp.
o First the pins, threads and
other materials in the papers were removed.
o Then the papers were teared
into small pieces of papers.
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o Then, a 200 litre water tank
was taken. And 2/3 rd of it was filled with water.
o Then the small pieces of
paper were immersed in the water tank. The paper pieces were immersed
individually not in a bulky manner in order to make the pieces completely wet.
Before immersing it into the water, the papers were weighed. The figure shows
the papers were being immersed in the water tank.
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Immersed paper
The papers were kept in the
tank for 2 to 3 days otherwise until the paper degrade into a paste like form.
o After that particular
period, the papers were taken out and hammered.
o The hammered papers were
scratched manually on the ground.
o Then the papers were mixed
with required water. And then, papers were
grinded manually.
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Grinding
o Now the paper pulp was ready
and it was stored in suitable container.
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Pulp
The Above pulp generating process was tedious
and uneconomical. For lab purpose only these procedures were followed. While
going for mass production, the Tow mixers were recommended to reduce the cost.
The Tow mixers have sharp blades and it can operate mechanically or
electrically.
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