Description
Remove the chemical solution of the digesting process, making paper pulp soft and fibrous.
Alternative labels
clean fibres
wash fibre
washing fibres
cleanse fibres
disinfect fibres
purify fibres
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Wash fibres is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Artisan papermaker: Artisan papermakers create paper slurry, strain it on screens, and dry it manually or using small scale equipment.
Digester operator: Digester operators, or cooks, cook wood chips with soda ash or acid to separate the wood pulp from unwanted constituents. They test the resulting solution.
Optional skill
Wash fibres is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Froth flotation deinking operator: Froth flotation deinking operators tend a tank that takes in recycled paper and mixes it with water. The solution is brought to a temperature around 50°C Celsius, after which air bubbles are blown into the tank. The air bubbles lift ink particles to the surface of the suspension and form a froth that is then removed.
Wash deinking operator: Wash deinking operators operate a tank where recycled paper is mixed with water and dispersants to wash out printing inks. The solution, called a pulp slurry, is then dewatered to flush out the dissolved inks.
References
- Wash fibres – ESCO
