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Integrated paper pulp and process machinery having integrated drive and control and methods of use thereof

  • US 6,617,720 B1
  • Filed: 10/06/2000
  • Issued: 09/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A disk refiner comprising a switched reluctance motor comprising a stator and a rotor rotatably disposed along a longitudinal axis within said stator, said rotor carrying a refiner plate, a second refiner plate positioned along said longitudinal axis and adjacent said first refiner plate, and magnetic bearings operatively associated with said stator and rotor for supporting said rotor, the disk refiner further comprising an end plate adjacent said stator and rotor and having said second refiner plate mounted thereon, and linear movement actuator means for selectively moving said second refiner plate along said longitudinal axis toward and away from said first refiner plate.

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