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9 CFD-based optimization for papermaking 269<br />

Accuracy<br />

Phenomenon<br />

Design<br />

Cpu - time<br />

Control<br />

Decision<br />

support<br />

Extent<br />

Fig. 9.1 Compromise between accuracy <strong>and</strong> extent <strong>of</strong> CFD when coupled with optimization<br />

minutes, is required, the cost function evaluation has to be carried out extremely<br />

quickly. This is possible only with the use <strong>of</strong> reduced CFD models.<br />

Moreover, when the scope extends to a large system consisting <strong>of</strong> numerous<br />

unit-process models coupled with multi-objective optimization, models<br />

need to be reduced even further. Such is the case when modeling the entire<br />

papermaking process. Evidently, CFD <strong>and</strong> different CFD based optimization<br />

applications involve varying dem<strong>and</strong>s for accuracy, complexity <strong>and</strong> CPU<br />

time.<br />

CFD-based optimization tools developed for the paper industry are discussed<br />

in this paper. Applications vary from headbox optimal shape design<br />

(Sect. 9.2) <strong>and</strong> optimal control (Sect. 9.3) to multi-objective optimization<br />

(Sect. 9.4) <strong>and</strong> decision support systems (Sect. 9.5) designed for the whole<br />

paper machine, all having basis in reduced CFD models. In this paper, one<br />

such model, the depth-averaged Navier-Stokes equations, has been validated<br />

in a contracting channel.<br />

9.2 Optimal Shape Design <strong>of</strong> the Tapered Header<br />

A traditional design problem in the paper machine headbox is the tapering <strong>of</strong><br />

the header that allows even outlet flow rate distribution across the full width<br />

<strong>of</strong> the paper machine [1, 24, 35]. The headbox is the first part <strong>of</strong> the paper<br />

machine from where the fiber-water mixture starts the papermaking process<br />

by going through the header as the first flow passage (Fig. 9.2). The fiber-

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