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Scrubbing to cleaner seas

Although the question of scrubbers has been at the forefront of the marine industry for a number of years, it seems that shipowners and shipyards are only now waking up to the fact that they are in a hurry to act before 2020 when the new SOx regulations come into effect. Everyone has been waiting – holding back – while the debate has been raging: scrubbers or no scrubbers at all?

Something old, something new

Karlsborg mill has had Valmet automation systems for more than 30 years. As well as meeting the performance requirements of the mill, the decision to buy the first Valmet IQ QCS rested on Valmet’s unique combination of machine and automation know-how.

Moisture control eliminates warp at Stora Enso Jönköping

Key to higher efficiency is to eliminate warp problems by controlling the liner reels’ moisture profile in the corrugator.

Warping and runnability problems cured in Cartojanes Santorromán

"The corrugator can now run at its maximum speed and the quality is better. The best recommendation is in-house from the converting machines where you can even hear that the printing machine is running better."

Four new icebreakers from Arctech Helsinki Shipyard improve safety with Valmet DNA

Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has built four icebreaking vessels for Sovcomflot, the largest shipping company in Russia. One is a supply vessel, and three of them are stand-by vessels. All four benefit from the advanced Valmet DNA automation system.

Optimized means profitable at all times

Two of Finland’s biggest energy producers, Helen and Vantaa Energy, have improved their short- and long-term production planning with a Valmet DNA Energy Management solution utilizing the vast opportunities of the Industrial Internet.

SCA Ortviken PM 5 breaking production records

As the existing slice control was a 17-year-old Valmet Jetmatic system, it was natural to look at upgrading it to a Valmet IQ Slice Profiler. Installation and start-up of the new system went smoothly and PM 5 now has a stable and modern system to control the basis weight profile.

Augmented reality to enhance vessel operation

Original focused on virtual games, augmented reality is now becoming more and more significant in promoting industrial products and educating audiences about their potential. They are powerful tools for many purposes, especially in the marine sector.

New measurement method of Sludge Total Solids Content at Stockholm Vatten och Avfall

When Henriksdal's sewage works had to change to a new sludge total solids content meter, they chose Valmet TS from Endress+Hauser. This is a microwave-based inline meter in the form of a pipe section that is installed in series with the pump.

Not just paper but functionality

When it was facing with end-of-life issues of quality control systems (QCS), Neenah Coldenhove turned to Valmet for a new solution. The successful start-up of a Valmet IQ QCS on paper machine PM 1 in 2016 was closely followed by a second system on paper machine PM 2 the following year.