H-factor explained

See also: h-index.

H-factor is a kinetic model for the rate of delignification in kraft pulping. It is a single variable model combining temperature (T) and time (t) and assuming that the delignification is one single reaction.[1]

H=

t
\int
0

\exp\left(43.2-16115/T\right)dt

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gullichsen . Johan . Fogelholm . Carl-Johan . 2000 . Chemical Pulping . Papermaking Science and Technology . 6A . 291–292 . . Finland . 952-5216-06-3.