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   Yankee dryer
   A Yankee dryer is a pressure vessel used in the production of tissue paper. On the Yankee dryer, the paper goes from approximately 42–45% dryness to just over 89% dryness. In industry, MG cylinders or Yankee dryers are primarily used to remove excess moisture from pulp that is about to be convert...
   Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_dryer
   
   
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   Yankee dryer
   A device that dries as it comes off the wet end of the paper making machine by pressing one side of the paper against a cylinder that seam-heats it and imparts a glazed finish at the same time.
   Found op http://www.e-printing.co.uk/glossary.htm
   
   

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