Automated paper acclimatization, one of the best improvements in paper analysis in recent years
A Northern European containerboard producer has replaced its older automatic paper analyzer with a new Valmet Paper Lab. The mill was looking to have acclimatization in paper analysis to improve both the accuracy and deviation of the measurement.
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Replacing a traditional shoe press with Advantage ViscoNip press
Fine Hygienic Holding is a long-term partner with Valmet dating back to 1988. Over the years, tissue machines have been installed at their mills in Egypt, Jordan and Abu Dhabi.
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Improving recovery boiler safety
A North American pulp mill was looking to improve the operations and safety of their recovery boiler. They invested in a Valmet Furnace Imaging System, IR (Portable Mid-IR mobile inspection camera) with off-axis lens to safely manage the firing rate of their boiler.
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Close partnership leads to high operational availability despite the use of challenging fuels
A partnership with Vattenfall Jordbro plant, Sweden, spanning over ten years has enabled splendid operational availability despite the challenges of recycled wood as fuel.
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Advanced board making technologies for Sri Andal Paper Mills new PM 4 in India
PM 4 produces a range of recycled liner, recycled fluting, and corrugated kraft grades, covering a basis weight span of 70-300 g/m2. Valmet's comprehensive delivery included three OptiFlo Fourdrinier headboxes, an OptiPress Linear press section, and an OptiSizer Film size press with a supply system.
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Improved performance and end-product quality with Valmet's quality control solutions
Huawon Paper, a decorative paper manufacturer based in Zhejiang, China, successfully started up its PM 16 production line in December 2022. The line is equipped with Valmet's quality control systems, ensuring improved process performance and end-product quality.
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Reliable solids measurements for centrifuge control
Vaasa Water’s Pått wastewater treatment plant wanted their new centrifuge to operate fully automatically, which requires several continuous measurements. With a Valmet TS and Valmet DS the plant can control the polymer dosing and measure the dry content. The whole project paid for itself in about 1.5 years through the considerable savings in the reprocessing costs of the dried sludge.
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Reducing chemicals and costs brings savings to German city’s largest wastewater treatment plant
Since 2021, Rosental Wastewater Treatment Plant, in Leipzig, Germany, has successfully relied on two Valmet Total Solids Measurement (Valmet TS) units for its primary sludge treatment and digested sludge dewatering process, enabling the plant to significantly reduce its operating costs.
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Energy savings and improved runnability – dryer fabric service agreement with Siam Kraft
Valmet and Siam Kraft Industry Co., Ltd.'s PM16 at the Ban Pong mill in Thailand have a service agreement for dryer fabrics. The two-year contract, covering 2022 to 2024 ensures energy savings and enhanced runnability of the machine's dryer section.
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Alas Doradas is levelling up
Alas Doradas in El Salvador is aiming for market leadership in Central America. Their strategy is to produce high-quality products using cutting-edge technology. The new Valmet Advantage™ DCT® tissue line enables them to double their capacity.
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