Use of detergent in wool scouring

Abstract

Wool scouring processes have been the subject of considerable analysis in recent years. However the necessary amount of detergent needed is still controlled by the personal judgement of experienced operators. No detergent measurement procedure, effective for commercial operation, is known. Optimal control of addition of detergent would naturally lead to reduced cost. This report is an attempt to analyse the detergent requirement of a wool scouring process with suggestions for further work.