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Use of The Marcy Scale 1717842096

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Learning and development

Procedure for measuring the pulp


density using the Marcy scale

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1. Purpose
➢ This procedure shall instruct operators working wherever pulps are used, how to
measure a pulp density using the Marcy scale

2. Scope
➢ This SOP applies in all sections where pulps are handled

3. Timing
➢ This procedure applies whenever a density check of a pulp is essential.

4. Responsibilities
➢ Plant operators and tailing dam operators

5. Hazards
➢ Slippery surface areas
➢ Serious slip and fall accidents

6. Permits and isolations


➢ N/A

7. Personal Protective Equipment

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8. Equipment and material

9. Procedure

9.1. Getting ready


➢ Ensure the good functioning of the Marcy scale

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➢ Ensure one litre pulp container clean and free from dirty

9.2. Doing the job

➢ Allow the scale to hang freely from its support ring

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➢ Fill the container with exactly 1000 cc of clear water

➢ Hang the container full of water on the scale inferior hook

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➢ Turn the adjustment screw until the scale pointer is vertical, reading 1000 on the
dial outer ring. The marcy scale is now calibrated

➢ Remove the container of the bottom hook of the scale and pour out the water
contained
➢ Fill the container with the pulp until the scale mark of 1 liter
➢ Put the pulp container filled with pulp through the bottom hock of the scale

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➢ Read the density of the pulp on the dial of the Marcy Scale

➢ Report the value on the log sheet.

9.3. Clean up
➢ Clean the container, remove all traces of pulp
➢ Remove the Marcy scale and put it in its closet
➢ Store the screwdriver for the next weighing densities

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10. Notes and corrections


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