Cyber Security is taken seriously by North American Power Generator
The applications of modern automation and ever increasing use of internet have created new threats to reliable power generation.
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The Dalkia story turned to a greener page
The Dalkia combined heat and power plant in Facture, southwest France has an extensive Valmet solution for biomass processing. The plant uses mainly bark and forest residues as fuel to produce 50 megawatts of electricity for the national grid and 74 megawatts of process steam for Smurfit Kappa’s paper mill.
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More fuel alternatives with Valmet's Waste-to-Energy concept
When boosting sustainability and eco-efficient energy production, nothing of value should be wasted. To achieve this goal, Valmet offers sustainable solutions for optimum energy production from waste-derived fuels.
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Headbox reconditioning yields 30% better dry weight profiles
Small things really do make a big difference. For example, the right headbox adjustments and careful cleaning alone can significantly improve the overall performance of a production line. ITC Bhadrachalam in India proved this point with the headbox of their BM 1 which was thoroughly tested and reconditioned in cooperation with a team of Valmet’s service experts.
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Save costs by optimizing water removal
Water removal at the forming or press section is significantly cheaper than at the dryer section. Since removing one liter of water from the sheet at the dryer section costs five times more than at the press section, it pays to optimize dewatering at an early stage.
Insights ● ArticleOsciPro oscillators for reliable maintenance-free service
Pneumatic OsciPro doctor oscillators are characterized by long service lives and limited maintenance needs.
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MOPAK gives Valmet top marks for proactive project management
Turkish service engineers effectively communicate with customer and help to solve process problems using their process expertise.
Insights ● ArticleWoodchip-fired heating plant inaugurated
The woodchip-fired heating plant based on Valmet's fluidized bed combustion technology, which is located in Hervanta, Tampere, Finland, was inaugurated on September 4. This autumn outdoor event was attended by several speakers, including Jari Niemelä from Valmet. The agenda of the event also included a soup kitchen lunch, a rap medley and a visit to the plant.
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YFY Group China: Valmet Paper Lab stabilizes quality and reduces costs
China’s Yuen Foong Yu Yangzhou paper mill relies on automated laboratory testing with Valmet Paper Lab to ensure its container board meets the most critical requirements. Key benefits reported by the mill include higher frequency of tests, better repeatability, less manual labor and faster feedback time to the operators.
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Solar gas turbine controller retrofit at Lahti Energy
There are hundreds of Solar gas turbines at power plants around the world. Valmet has developed a total concept for gas, steam and hydro turbine controllers that creates a deeper view into the process and improves turbine reliability and availability. One recent successful retrofit case comes from Lahti Energy Ltd.
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