Patent ID: 6210529
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: D21F,D21G

Abstract:
A method for regulating a surface level and consistency of stock in a stock chest, comprising the steps of:directing a flow of component stock from a bottom portion of a storage tower into the stock chest,regulating the consistency of the component stock that is fed from the storage tower to the stock chest by directing a variable first flow of dilution water into the flow of component stock before the flow of component stock enters into the stock chest to thereby dilute the component stock,mixing the component stock in the stock chest to thereby provide the component stock with a uniform consistency in the stock chest,controlling the surface level of stock in the stock chest by directing an adjustable amount of stock removed from the stock chest as a return flow into the bottom portion of the storage tower to mix with the component stock in the storage tower,regulating the consistency of the return flow of the component stock, that is fed from the stock chest to the storage tower, by directing a variable second flow of dilution water into the return flow of the component stock before the return flow of the component stock enters into the storage tower, andmixing the component stock in the bottom portion of the storage tower to thereby provide the component stock with a uniform consistency in the bottom portion of the storage tower.