Valmet IQ CD Controls course

The attendees are introduced to following high level controls, detailed through the use of theory and a Valmet DNA simulator.

Training type
Scheduled
Start date
May 20, 2025
End date
May 23, 2025
Duration
Four training days
Location
Tampere, Finland
Description
The attendees are introduced to following high level controls, detailed through the use of theory and a Valmet DNA simulator: Oven Dry weight, Paper ash, Headbox ash, White water consistency and  Moisture. Valmet DNA low level loops and PID tuning are also covered.
Objective
This course provides a review of the theory and algorithms of Valmet IQ CD Controls profile controls. Controls are detailed through the use of theory and with the help of a Valmet DNA simulator. Tuning displays and procedures are also examined. After the course, the participant should be familiar with the Valmet IQ CD Controls product and be able to evaluate the process and the current CD control performance as well as maintain the CD control tuning.
Audience
QCS maintenance personnel
Pre-requisites
Valmet DNA operator skills
Registration information

Enrolment

Valmet's customers can register to the course. Sign up by email: training.automation@valmet.com

If you cancel the course less than 30 days before the start of the training, we will charge 50% of the participation fee. If you cancel the course less than 14 days before the start of the training, we will charge the full participation fee. If you do not show up, we will charge the entire participation fee.

We reserve the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of participants is not met.

Deadline for registration
May 6, 2025
Tuition fee
2640 EUR + VAT

Agenda

Day 1: 9:00 – 16:00

Profile controls by Valmet Automation

Valmet IQ CD Controls operator Interface

Exercises with simulator

Profile controls and MPC theory

IQ CD Controls application components

Optimization principle

Exercises with simulator

Error vs. action

Execution interval

Day 2: 8.30 – 16.00

IQ Automodeling CD test tool

Bump testing the simulator

Fixing mapping errors

Mapping geometry

Exercises with simulator

Defining the response shape

Exercises with simulator

Day 3: 8.30 – 16.00

MPC algorithm

Cost function parameters

Cross connection set up

Performance trends

2-sigmatrends

Control A/M-trend

Measurement validation

Profile filtering

Profile checks

Profile predictor

Model based profile prediction

Time or profile synchronization

Day 4: 8:30 - 15:00

Actuator handler

Actuator limitations

Level hold

Handling the sheet break

IQ CD Controls and actuator specialties

Dry weight control with dilution HB

Caliper control with roll heating

• Dry weight control with slice HB