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What’s the value of giving more autonomy to mills or plants?

Instead of typical production planning and control, data-driven applications incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) help take a more holistic view of the entire chain of production by utilizing data from several sources. Together with machine learning this will help predict upcoming variations and incidents, make decisions based on predicted events and act proactively, which leads to better control of the daily work and allows to run the process with fewer resources. Such autonomous operations will enable mills and plants operate more cost-effectively, decrease their use of raw materials and boost output at the process and plant levels.

BALAKHNA, Russia, Jan. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -JSC Volga continues to improve the interactive resources that allow to visit the enterprise remotely by updating the program “Virtual tour to paper production” on the company’s official site.

Several new 3D panoramas that were shot at production facilities were added to the multimedia program intended for conducting online excursions to the production site of JSC Volga: those from new thermomechanical pulp plant, the launch of which took place in September 2020, from paper production plant №3, as well as from the new energy complex of JSC Volga. The updated panoramas kept all the features familiar to the viewers of the virtual tour: zooming objects of interest in and out, viewing the additional information about them, and the 360-degrees rotation.

The updated tour covers the main JSC Volga production facilities. Each of 3D panoramas features videos taken at plants that demonstrate manufacturing processes in detail.

In addition, the virtual tour became more accessible to the general public. Now it is possible to view the main JSC Volga production facilities not only from a computer or a laptop but from a smartphone as well: for this purpose, a full-fledged mobile version of the tour was developed.

One more innovation concerns the update of the virtual tour audio guide. Now the tour of the production site is available not only in Russian and English, but also in Chinese. This means it has become even more convenient for foreign guests.

“The purpose of the interactive program “Virtual tour to the newsprint production” is to present a three-dimensional image of the entire production site of the Balakhna Paper Mill Volga, that you can “visit” virtually, look around, zoom the interesting objects in and out, learn as much information about the technology of newsprint production as you want in an accessible and fascinating way. The tour provides the viewers with the opportunity to feel included in the process,” noted Alexey Moiseev, Head of the Public Relations Department of JSC Volga. “It is noteworthy that this program is especially relevant during the period of restrictions caused by the spread of the coronavirus infection, when students and partners of the company can’t visit the enterprise in person. Now, thanks to the new available technologies, everyone can take a virtual tour of JSC Volga without leaving home.”

You can get acquainted with the program "Virtual tour to paper production" on JSC Volga’s website in the section “Press center”.

JSC Volga improves its multimedia program “Virtual tour to paper production” for conducting online excursions

Posted in: Mills 01/15/2021 - 09:13

BALAKHNA, Russia, Jan. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -JSC Volga continues to improve the interactive resources that allow to visit the enterprise remotely by updating the program “Virtual tour to paper production” on the company’s official site.

Several new 3D panoramas that were shot at production facilities were added to the multimedia program intended for conducting online excursions to the production site of JSC Volga: those from new thermomechanical pulp plant, the launch of which took place in September 2020, from paper production plant №3, as well as from the new energy complex of JSC Volga. The updated panoramas kept all the features familiar to the viewers of the virtual tour: zooming objects of interest in and out, viewing the additional information about them, and the 360-degrees rotation.

The updated tour covers the main JSC Volga production facilities. Each of 3D panoramas features videos taken at plants that demonstrate manufacturing processes in detail.

In addition, the virtual tour became more accessible to the general public. Now it is possible to view the main JSC Volga production facilities not only from a computer or a laptop but from a smartphone as well: for this purpose, a full-fledged mobile version of the tour was developed.

One more innovation concerns the update of the virtual tour audio guide. Now the tour of the production site is available not only in Russian and English, but also in Chinese. This means it has become even more convenient for foreign guests.

“The purpose of the interactive program “Virtual tour to the newsprint production” is to present a three-dimensional image of the entire production site of the Balakhna Paper Mill Volga, that you can “visit” virtually, look around, zoom the interesting objects in and out, learn as much information about the technology of newsprint production as you want in an accessible and fascinating way. The tour provides the viewers with the opportunity to feel included in the process,” noted Alexey Moiseev, Head of the Public Relations Department of JSC Volga. “It is noteworthy that this program is especially relevant during the period of restrictions caused by the spread of the coronavirus infection, when students and partners of the company can’t visit the enterprise in person. Now, thanks to the new available technologies, everyone can take a virtual tour of JSC Volga without leaving home.”

You can get acquainted with the program "Virtual tour to paper production" on JSC Volga’s website in the section “Press center”.

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ESPOO, Finland, Jan. 15, 2021 (Press Release) -Metsä Tissue has selected Valmet as the supplier of an extensive rebuild of their tissue machine PM 10, including control system, at the Mänttä mill in Finland.The investment is part of their Future Mill program with the target to improve the mill’s energy and production efficiency and increase its production capacity. It will also allow for improving product quality, according to consumer customers’ expectations.

The order is included in Valmet’s first quarter of 2021 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

The order is Valmet’s third Advantage ViscoNip press installation for Metsä Tissue. The reliable technology has previously been installed at Raubach TM 1 in Germany and at Pauliström in Sweden. The good results and collaboration in those projects convinced Metsä Tissue to choose Valmet also for the extensive upgrade of the Mänttä PM 10 machine.

“This is an important step in our strategy towards even better industrial efficiency and product quality. The paper machine’s renewal will provide consumers with increasingly soft and strong paper while significantly reducing the amount of energy used to produce it. This will reduce carbon dioxide emissions in accordance with our sustainability goals,” says Kari Karttunen, VP of Production of the Mänttä mill, Metsä Tissue.

“We are honored to get the opportunity to contribute to Metsä Tissue’s strategic path for a more sustainable production of high-quality tissue products. It is also a proof of our Advantage ViscoNip press’ capabilities and fit for rebuilds with the target to improve runnability, energy efficiency, capacity and product quality,” says Björn Magnus, Sales Director, EMEA, Tissue Mills business unit, Valmet.

Technical information about the delivery

Valmet’s scope of delivery will comprise a new press section including an Advantage ViscoNip press. The drying section will be equipped with a steel Advantage Yankee Dryer and an Advantage AirCap hood. The scope also includes Valmet DNA system featuring the new Valmet DNA Drive and Safety controls, mill engineering, installation supervision and auxiliary systems.

About Metsä Tissue

Metsä Tissue is one of the leading tissue paper suppliers in Europe to households and professionals and one of the leading greaseproof paper suppliers globally. Their brands are Lambi, Serla, Mola, Tento, Katrin and SAGA. With production units in five countries, Metsä Tissue employs around 2,500 people. In 2019, Metsä Tissue’s sales was EUR 1 billion. Metsä Tissue is part of Metsä Group.

VALMET 

Corporate Communications

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy. 

Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our 14,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

Valmet to supply extensive tissue machine PM 10 rebuild including control system to Metsä Tissue’s mill in Mänttä, Finland

Posted in: Mills 01/15/2021 - 03:23

ESPOO, Finland, Jan. 15, 2021 (Press Release) -Metsä Tissue has selected Valmet as the supplier of an extensive rebuild of their tissue machine PM 10, including control system, at the Mänttä mill in Finland.The investment is part of their Future Mill program with the target to improve the mill’s energy and production efficiency and increase its production capacity. It will also allow for improving product quality, according to consumer customers’ expectations.

The order is included in Valmet’s first quarter of 2021 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

The order is Valmet’s third Advantage ViscoNip press installation for Metsä Tissue. The reliable technology has previously been installed at Raubach TM 1 in Germany and at Pauliström in Sweden. The good results and collaboration in those projects convinced Metsä Tissue to choose Valmet also for the extensive upgrade of the Mänttä PM 10 machine.

“This is an important step in our strategy towards even better industrial efficiency and product quality. The paper machine’s renewal will provide consumers with increasingly soft and strong paper while significantly reducing the amount of energy used to produce it. This will reduce carbon dioxide emissions in accordance with our sustainability goals,” says Kari Karttunen, VP of Production of the Mänttä mill, Metsä Tissue.

“We are honored to get the opportunity to contribute to Metsä Tissue’s strategic path for a more sustainable production of high-quality tissue products. It is also a proof of our Advantage ViscoNip press’ capabilities and fit for rebuilds with the target to improve runnability, energy efficiency, capacity and product quality,” says Björn Magnus, Sales Director, EMEA, Tissue Mills business unit, Valmet.

Technical information about the delivery

Valmet’s scope of delivery will comprise a new press section including an Advantage ViscoNip press. The drying section will be equipped with a steel Advantage Yankee Dryer and an Advantage AirCap hood. The scope also includes Valmet DNA system featuring the new Valmet DNA Drive and Safety controls, mill engineering, installation supervision and auxiliary systems.

About Metsä Tissue

Metsä Tissue is one of the leading tissue paper suppliers in Europe to households and professionals and one of the leading greaseproof paper suppliers globally. Their brands are Lambi, Serla, Mola, Tento, Katrin and SAGA. With production units in five countries, Metsä Tissue employs around 2,500 people. In 2019, Metsä Tissue’s sales was EUR 1 billion. Metsä Tissue is part of Metsä Group.

VALMET 

Corporate Communications

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy. 

Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our 14,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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GRAZ, Austria, Jan. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -In close cooperation with its customer Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry, international technology group ANDRITZ recently achieved a milestone in high-consistency (HC) refining by processing a peak capacity of 1,300 admt/d of local hardwood chips per day and achieving sustainable production of 1,150 admt/d at the mill in Dafeng, China.

ANDRITZ supplied two separate fiberlines with capacities of 1,500 admt/d and 750 admt/d, respectively, featuring the well-proven P-RC APMP (Pre-Conditioning Refiner Chemical Alkaline Peroxide Mechanical Pulp) technology for the new chemi-thermo-mechanical pulping system. With a total capacity of 2,250 admt/d, this system is the largest worldwide.

The world record was achieved with the ANDRITZ TX68, the world’s largest HC refiner, as part of the second P-RC APMP system despite a defined single-line capacity of 750 admt/d. The TX68 refiner with an advanced feeding system is the centerpiece of the process and the latest innovation by ANDRITZ in HC refining.

Chen Bo, Pulp Production Manager at Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry, comments: “Aiming at more flexibility for our folding boxboard production, we adapted the system in close cooperation with the ANDRITZ experts and were finally able to achieve this impressive milestone. We are especially proud that we succeeded in obtaining the necessary system configurations despite several challenges due to the Covid-19 situation. ANDRITZ China provided excellent on-site support in parallel with ANDRITZ’s key experts in Europe using remote solutions.”

Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Shandong Bohui Paper Industrial Co., Ltd., a listed company established in 1994 focusing on the production of ivory board, culture paper, linerboard, paper for gypsum plasterboard, and market pulp for the papermaking industry.

ANDRITZ GROUP

International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems and services for the pulp and paper industry, the hydropower sector, the metals processing and forming industry, pumps, solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, as well as animal feed and biomass pelleting. The global product and service portfolio is rounded off with plants for power generation, recycling, the production of nonwovens and panelboard, as well as automation and digital solutions offered under the brand name of Metris. The publicly listed group today has around 27,800 employees and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides equipment, systems, complete plants and services for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on maximum utilization of raw materials, increased production efficiency and sustainability as well as lower overall operating costs. Boilers for power production, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of nonwovens and panelboard (MDF), as well as recycling and shredding solutions for various waste materials also form a part of this business area.

ANDRITZ achieves world record production with its TX68 HC refiner at Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry's facility in China

Posted in: Mills 01/14/2021 - 01:50

GRAZ, Austria, Jan. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -In close cooperation with its customer Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry, international technology group ANDRITZ recently achieved a milestone in high-consistency (HC) refining by processing a peak capacity of 1,300 admt/d of local hardwood chips per day and achieving sustainable production of 1,150 admt/d at the mill in Dafeng, China.

ANDRITZ supplied two separate fiberlines with capacities of 1,500 admt/d and 750 admt/d, respectively, featuring the well-proven P-RC APMP (Pre-Conditioning Refiner Chemical Alkaline Peroxide Mechanical Pulp) technology for the new chemi-thermo-mechanical pulping system. With a total capacity of 2,250 admt/d, this system is the largest worldwide.

The world record was achieved with the ANDRITZ TX68, the world’s largest HC refiner, as part of the second P-RC APMP system despite a defined single-line capacity of 750 admt/d. The TX68 refiner with an advanced feeding system is the centerpiece of the process and the latest innovation by ANDRITZ in HC refining.

Chen Bo, Pulp Production Manager at Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry, comments: “Aiming at more flexibility for our folding boxboard production, we adapted the system in close cooperation with the ANDRITZ experts and were finally able to achieve this impressive milestone. We are especially proud that we succeeded in obtaining the necessary system configurations despite several challenges due to the Covid-19 situation. ANDRITZ China provided excellent on-site support in parallel with ANDRITZ’s key experts in Europe using remote solutions.”

Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Shandong Bohui Paper Industrial Co., Ltd., a listed company established in 1994 focusing on the production of ivory board, culture paper, linerboard, paper for gypsum plasterboard, and market pulp for the papermaking industry.

ANDRITZ GROUP

International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems and services for the pulp and paper industry, the hydropower sector, the metals processing and forming industry, pumps, solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, as well as animal feed and biomass pelleting. The global product and service portfolio is rounded off with plants for power generation, recycling, the production of nonwovens and panelboard, as well as automation and digital solutions offered under the brand name of Metris. The publicly listed group today has around 27,800 employees and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides equipment, systems, complete plants and services for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on maximum utilization of raw materials, increased production efficiency and sustainability as well as lower overall operating costs. Boilers for power production, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of nonwovens and panelboard (MDF), as well as recycling and shredding solutions for various waste materials also form a part of this business area.

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GRAZ, Austria, Jan. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -In close cooperation with its customer Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry, international technology group ANDRITZ recently achieved a milestone in high-consistency (HC) refining by processing a peak capacity of 1,300 admt/d of local hardwood chips per day and achieving sustainable production of 1,150 admt/d at the mill in Dafeng, China.

ANDRITZ supplied two separate fiberlines with capacities of 1,500 admt/d and 750 admt/d, respectively, featuring the well-proven P-RC APMP (Pre-Conditioning Refiner Chemical Alkaline Peroxide Mechanical Pulp) technology for the new chemi-thermo-mechanical pulping system. With a total capacity of 2,250 admt/d, this system is the largest worldwide.

The world record was achieved with the ANDRITZ TX68, the world’s largest HC refiner, as part of the second P-RC APMP system despite a defined single-line capacity of 750 admt/d. The TX68 refiner with an advanced feeding system is the centerpiece of the process and the latest innovation by ANDRITZ in HC refining.

Chen Bo, Pulp Production Manager at Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry, comments: “Aiming at more flexibility for our folding boxboard production, we adapted the system in close cooperation with the ANDRITZ experts and were finally able to achieve this impressive milestone. We are especially proud that we succeeded in obtaining the necessary system configurations despite several challenges due to the Covid-19 situation. ANDRITZ China provided excellent on-site support in parallel with ANDRITZ’s key experts in Europe using remote solutions.”

Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Shandong Bohui Paper Industrial Co., Ltd., a listed company established in 1994 focusing on the production of ivory board, culture paper, linerboard, paper for gypsum plasterboard, and market pulp for the papermaking industry.

ANDRITZ GROUP

International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems and services for the pulp and paper industry, the hydropower sector, the metals processing and forming industry, pumps, solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, as well as animal feed and biomass pelleting. The global product and service portfolio is rounded off with plants for power generation, recycling, the production of nonwovens and panelboard, as well as automation and digital solutions offered under the brand name of Metris. The publicly listed group today has around 27,800 employees and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides equipment, systems, complete plants and services for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on maximum utilization of raw materials, increased production efficiency and sustainability as well as lower overall operating costs. Boilers for power production, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of nonwovens and panelboard (MDF), as well as recycling and shredding solutions for various waste materials also form a part of this business area.

ANDRITZ achieves world record production with its TX68 HC refiner at Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry's facility in China

Posted in: Mills 01/14/2021 - 01:50

GRAZ, Austria, Jan. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -In close cooperation with its customer Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry, international technology group ANDRITZ recently achieved a milestone in high-consistency (HC) refining by processing a peak capacity of 1,300 admt/d of local hardwood chips per day and achieving sustainable production of 1,150 admt/d at the mill in Dafeng, China.

ANDRITZ supplied two separate fiberlines with capacities of 1,500 admt/d and 750 admt/d, respectively, featuring the well-proven P-RC APMP (Pre-Conditioning Refiner Chemical Alkaline Peroxide Mechanical Pulp) technology for the new chemi-thermo-mechanical pulping system. With a total capacity of 2,250 admt/d, this system is the largest worldwide.

The world record was achieved with the ANDRITZ TX68, the world’s largest HC refiner, as part of the second P-RC APMP system despite a defined single-line capacity of 750 admt/d. The TX68 refiner with an advanced feeding system is the centerpiece of the process and the latest innovation by ANDRITZ in HC refining.

Chen Bo, Pulp Production Manager at Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry, comments: “Aiming at more flexibility for our folding boxboard production, we adapted the system in close cooperation with the ANDRITZ experts and were finally able to achieve this impressive milestone. We are especially proud that we succeeded in obtaining the necessary system configurations despite several challenges due to the Covid-19 situation. ANDRITZ China provided excellent on-site support in parallel with ANDRITZ’s key experts in Europe using remote solutions.”

Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Shandong Bohui Paper Industrial Co., Ltd., a listed company established in 1994 focusing on the production of ivory board, culture paper, linerboard, paper for gypsum plasterboard, and market pulp for the papermaking industry.

ANDRITZ GROUP

International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems and services for the pulp and paper industry, the hydropower sector, the metals processing and forming industry, pumps, solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, as well as animal feed and biomass pelleting. The global product and service portfolio is rounded off with plants for power generation, recycling, the production of nonwovens and panelboard, as well as automation and digital solutions offered under the brand name of Metris. The publicly listed group today has around 27,800 employees and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides equipment, systems, complete plants and services for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on maximum utilization of raw materials, increased production efficiency and sustainability as well as lower overall operating costs. Boilers for power production, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of nonwovens and panelboard (MDF), as well as recycling and shredding solutions for various waste materials also form a part of this business area.

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STRANGNAS, Sweden, Dec. 9, 2020 (Press Release) -Earlier this year, SPM received an order for a total of 154 sensors for the replacement of an older SPM system on the drive side of the drying section on Hallsta’s PM12 paper machine. The order means that the mill takes another step in its ongoing upgrade of the machine’s online monitoring system.

At Holmen Paper in Hallstavik, preventive maintenance has always been a high priority, and the mill has extensive experience in condition monitoring. All departments actively work with condition monitoring, and thanks to a long-standing and close collaboration, older SPM equipment is installed in many parts of the Hallsta mill. The first online system from SPM was installed as early as 1974.

– Hallsta has been an important customer for us for many years. The system installed in 1974 was SPM's first delivery of an online system, and since then, PM12 has had another ten generations of online systems from us. The mill has also actively participated in the development of several of our successful products, including the SPM HD shock pulse technology. The opportunity to do test installations at Hallsta has been very valuable for SPM. We are very proud of the continued confidence as a supplier to Hallsta paper mill, said Tomas Årman, Sales Manager of SPM Sweden.

The online system Intellinova Parallel EN, which is now installed on the drying section of PM12, is the latest and most powerful system in the Intellinova family. A total of five measuring units is installed, with thirty-two measuring channels per unit. The measuring points are equipped with the DuoTech accelerometer, which combines patented vibration and shock pulse measurement with HD ENV and SPM HD. The HD condition monitoring technologies provide exceptionally early warning against deteriorating mechanical condition, with clear and easy-to-interpret measurement results that enable ample time to plan maintenance efforts. Measurement results are analyzed in the Condmaster Ruby 2020 software, which has a user-friendly graphical interface that clearly shows the operating condition of individual machine parts. The analysis software also comes with the web application Condmaster.NET, where current machine condition can be monitored via smartphones, tablets, or computers.

– This is a natural step in our continued development towards effective predictive and preventive maintenance, said Joel Bergström, Section Manager of Maintenance, Paper at the mill in Hallsta, in a comment on the investment.

Intellinova Parallel EN has previously been installed also on the PM12 wire and press sections. In addition, the maintenance department also uses the handheld instrument Leonova Diamond for route-based measurement on auxiliary equipment such as pumps.

Specialty paper producer Holmen Paper manufactures MF-Magazine, SC-paper, book paper, and packaging. Production is based exclusively on virgin fiber from spruce pulpwood in a thermomechanical pulp process. Climate-smart energy solutions make Hallsta paper mill one of the most resource-efficient in its segment in Europe, with an extremely low emission level of fossil carbon dioxide. The residual products from the mill's production process can be used as biofuels and soil products.

SPM installs new online vibration monitoring system on PM 12 at Holmen Paper's mill in Hallsta, Sweden

Posted in: Mills 01/04/2021 - 03:46

STRANGNAS, Sweden, Dec. 9, 2020 (Press Release) -Earlier this year, SPM received an order for a total of 154 sensors for the replacement of an older SPM system on the drive side of the drying section on Hallsta’s PM12 paper machine. The order means that the mill takes another step in its ongoing upgrade of the machine’s online monitoring system.

At Holmen Paper in Hallstavik, preventive maintenance has always been a high priority, and the mill has extensive experience in condition monitoring. All departments actively work with condition monitoring, and thanks to a long-standing and close collaboration, older SPM equipment is installed in many parts of the Hallsta mill. The first online system from SPM was installed as early as 1974.

– Hallsta has been an important customer for us for many years. The system installed in 1974 was SPM's first delivery of an online system, and since then, PM12 has had another ten generations of online systems from us. The mill has also actively participated in the development of several of our successful products, including the SPM HD shock pulse technology. The opportunity to do test installations at Hallsta has been very valuable for SPM. We are very proud of the continued confidence as a supplier to Hallsta paper mill, said Tomas Årman, Sales Manager of SPM Sweden.

The online system Intellinova Parallel EN, which is now installed on the drying section of PM12, is the latest and most powerful system in the Intellinova family. A total of five measuring units is installed, with thirty-two measuring channels per unit. The measuring points are equipped with the DuoTech accelerometer, which combines patented vibration and shock pulse measurement with HD ENV and SPM HD. The HD condition monitoring technologies provide exceptionally early warning against deteriorating mechanical condition, with clear and easy-to-interpret measurement results that enable ample time to plan maintenance efforts. Measurement results are analyzed in the Condmaster Ruby 2020 software, which has a user-friendly graphical interface that clearly shows the operating condition of individual machine parts. The analysis software also comes with the web application Condmaster.NET, where current machine condition can be monitored via smartphones, tablets, or computers.

– This is a natural step in our continued development towards effective predictive and preventive maintenance, said Joel Bergström, Section Manager of Maintenance, Paper at the mill in Hallsta, in a comment on the investment.

Intellinova Parallel EN has previously been installed also on the PM12 wire and press sections. In addition, the maintenance department also uses the handheld instrument Leonova Diamond for route-based measurement on auxiliary equipment such as pumps.

Specialty paper producer Holmen Paper manufactures MF-Magazine, SC-paper, book paper, and packaging. Production is based exclusively on virgin fiber from spruce pulpwood in a thermomechanical pulp process. Climate-smart energy solutions make Hallsta paper mill one of the most resource-efficient in its segment in Europe, with an extremely low emission level of fossil carbon dioxide. The residual products from the mill's production process can be used as biofuels and soil products.

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ESPOO, Finland, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet will deliver a new flash drying and baling line and a rebuild of the existing integrated thermomechanical pulp (TMP) production line at SCA’s Ortviken mill into a chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) market pulp line, which will have a capacity of 300,000 tonnes per year. The delivery and installation of the equipment will take place during 2022 and the start-up of CTMP production is scheduled for the beginning of 2023.

The value of the order will not be disclosed. However, a project of this size and scope is typically valued at EUR 40-50 million. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2020.

“We are very excited to collaborate with SCA and to be selected as partner for this conversion of the Ortviken mill to CTMP pulp production. We are convinced that this Valmet delivery will provide the best performance, and the pulp product mix required, to meet SCA’s high expectations for this project,” says Andreas Lindstedt, Corporate Account Manager, Services, Valmet.

“Both SCA and Valmet are built on a long industrial history and our joint efforts go back to year 1930 when SCA’s Östrand mill was built in Sundsvall, Sweden. Our companies have a strong focus on more sustainable development as well as safety and quality. We are very proud to be the selected partner when SCA takes the next steps forward into the future,” says Rickard Andersson, Vice President, Fiber Processing Business Unit, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.

Information about Valmet’s delivery

The flash drying line includes two high consistency output TwinRoll presses for dewatering, Slab presses for bale forming and a baling line with a Wrapper applyer using paper as wrapping. Additionally, two identical flash dryers, developed with focus on energy efficiency, are part of the delivery including engineering, installation, training, start-up and commissioning.

Valmet and SCA have together developed a concept to produce CTMP at best possible operating expense using a combination of existing and new equipment. The unique chip treatment method, part of the HT-CTMP line currently used at SCA’s Östrand mill, will be utilized also in the rebuilt line at Ortviken.

Information about the customer SCA Ortviken

SCA Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, is a mill site in transformation. From having been one of the world’s largest publication paper mills, it will now become one of the world’s largest production lines for CTMP, using the parts of the infrastructure from the production of TMP and publication paper. There is also production of green energy on the mill site, supplying the Sundsvall district heating grid.

VALMET

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our 14,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Valmet to supply new flash drying and baling line, rebuild existing TMP production line at SCA’s Ortviken mill in Sundsvall, Sweden

Posted in: Mills 12/15/2020 - 06:21

ESPOO, Finland, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet will deliver a new flash drying and baling line and a rebuild of the existing integrated thermomechanical pulp (TMP) production line at SCA’s Ortviken mill into a chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) market pulp line, which will have a capacity of 300,000 tonnes per year. The delivery and installation of the equipment will take place during 2022 and the start-up of CTMP production is scheduled for the beginning of 2023.

The value of the order will not be disclosed. However, a project of this size and scope is typically valued at EUR 40-50 million. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2020.

“We are very excited to collaborate with SCA and to be selected as partner for this conversion of the Ortviken mill to CTMP pulp production. We are convinced that this Valmet delivery will provide the best performance, and the pulp product mix required, to meet SCA’s high expectations for this project,” says Andreas Lindstedt, Corporate Account Manager, Services, Valmet.

“Both SCA and Valmet are built on a long industrial history and our joint efforts go back to year 1930 when SCA’s Östrand mill was built in Sundsvall, Sweden. Our companies have a strong focus on more sustainable development as well as safety and quality. We are very proud to be the selected partner when SCA takes the next steps forward into the future,” says Rickard Andersson, Vice President, Fiber Processing Business Unit, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.

Information about Valmet’s delivery

The flash drying line includes two high consistency output TwinRoll presses for dewatering, Slab presses for bale forming and a baling line with a Wrapper applyer using paper as wrapping. Additionally, two identical flash dryers, developed with focus on energy efficiency, are part of the delivery including engineering, installation, training, start-up and commissioning.

Valmet and SCA have together developed a concept to produce CTMP at best possible operating expense using a combination of existing and new equipment. The unique chip treatment method, part of the HT-CTMP line currently used at SCA’s Östrand mill, will be utilized also in the rebuilt line at Ortviken.

Information about the customer SCA Ortviken

SCA Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, is a mill site in transformation. From having been one of the world’s largest publication paper mills, it will now become one of the world’s largest production lines for CTMP, using the parts of the infrastructure from the production of TMP and publication paper. There is also production of green energy on the mill site, supplying the Sundsvall district heating grid.

VALMET

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our 14,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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ESPOO, Finland, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet will deliver a new flash drying and baling line and a rebuild of the existing integrated thermomechanical pulp (TMP) production line at SCA’s Ortviken mill into a chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) market pulp line, which will have a capacity of 300,000 tonnes per year. The delivery and installation of the equipment will take place during 2022 and the start-up of CTMP production is scheduled for the beginning of 2023.

The value of the order will not be disclosed. However, a project of this size and scope is typically valued at EUR 40-50 million. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2020.

“We are very excited to collaborate with SCA and to be selected as partner for this conversion of the Ortviken mill to CTMP pulp production. We are convinced that this Valmet delivery will provide the best performance, and the pulp product mix required, to meet SCA’s high expectations for this project,” says Andreas Lindstedt, Corporate Account Manager, Services, Valmet.

“Both SCA and Valmet are built on a long industrial history and our joint efforts go back to year 1930 when SCA’s Östrand mill was built in Sundsvall, Sweden. Our companies have a strong focus on more sustainable development as well as safety and quality. We are very proud to be the selected partner when SCA takes the next steps forward into the future,” says Rickard Andersson, Vice President, Fiber Processing Business Unit, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.

Information about Valmet’s delivery

The flash drying line includes two high consistency output TwinRoll presses for dewatering, Slab presses for bale forming and a baling line with a Wrapper applyer using paper as wrapping. Additionally, two identical flash dryers, developed with focus on energy efficiency, are part of the delivery including engineering, installation, training, start-up and commissioning.

Valmet and SCA have together developed a concept to produce CTMP at best possible operating expense using a combination of existing and new equipment. The unique chip treatment method, part of the HT-CTMP line currently used at SCA’s Östrand mill, will be utilized also in the rebuilt line at Ortviken.

Information about the customer SCA Ortviken

SCA Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, is a mill site in transformation. From having been one of the world’s largest publication paper mills, it will now become one of the world’s largest production lines for CTMP, using the parts of the infrastructure from the production of TMP and publication paper. There is also production of green energy on the mill site, supplying the Sundsvall district heating grid.

VALMET

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our 14,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Valmet to supply new flash drying and baling line, rebuild existing TMP production line at SCA’s Ortviken mill in Sundsvall, Sweden

Posted in: Mills 12/15/2020 - 06:21

ESPOO, Finland, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet will deliver a new flash drying and baling line and a rebuild of the existing integrated thermomechanical pulp (TMP) production line at SCA’s Ortviken mill into a chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) market pulp line, which will have a capacity of 300,000 tonnes per year. The delivery and installation of the equipment will take place during 2022 and the start-up of CTMP production is scheduled for the beginning of 2023.

The value of the order will not be disclosed. However, a project of this size and scope is typically valued at EUR 40-50 million. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2020.

“We are very excited to collaborate with SCA and to be selected as partner for this conversion of the Ortviken mill to CTMP pulp production. We are convinced that this Valmet delivery will provide the best performance, and the pulp product mix required, to meet SCA’s high expectations for this project,” says Andreas Lindstedt, Corporate Account Manager, Services, Valmet.

“Both SCA and Valmet are built on a long industrial history and our joint efforts go back to year 1930 when SCA’s Östrand mill was built in Sundsvall, Sweden. Our companies have a strong focus on more sustainable development as well as safety and quality. We are very proud to be the selected partner when SCA takes the next steps forward into the future,” says Rickard Andersson, Vice President, Fiber Processing Business Unit, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.

Information about Valmet’s delivery

The flash drying line includes two high consistency output TwinRoll presses for dewatering, Slab presses for bale forming and a baling line with a Wrapper applyer using paper as wrapping. Additionally, two identical flash dryers, developed with focus on energy efficiency, are part of the delivery including engineering, installation, training, start-up and commissioning.

Valmet and SCA have together developed a concept to produce CTMP at best possible operating expense using a combination of existing and new equipment. The unique chip treatment method, part of the HT-CTMP line currently used at SCA’s Östrand mill, will be utilized also in the rebuilt line at Ortviken.

Information about the customer SCA Ortviken

SCA Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, is a mill site in transformation. From having been one of the world’s largest publication paper mills, it will now become one of the world’s largest production lines for CTMP, using the parts of the infrastructure from the production of TMP and publication paper. There is also production of green energy on the mill site, supplying the Sundsvall district heating grid.

VALMET

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our 14,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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    HEIDENHEIM, Germany, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • Excellent mixing quality of stock and whitewater
  • Automatic adjustment and geometric optimization of the nozzle for consistently superior sheet quality
  • Maximum flexibility for paper producers thanks to an extended operating window

Voith has comprehensively optimized its HydroMix stock mixing system. The new generation of this tried and tested system features an automatically adjustable stock nozzle, ensures an excellent mixing quality of stock and whitewater, and guarantees consistently superior sheet quality. With a significantly expanded operating window, paper manufacturers benefit from maximum flexibility in the approach flow system of the papermaking process.

At the heart of the new generation of the stock mixing system is the automatically adjustable mixing nozzle that has been fundamentally optimized in terms of design and geometry, resulting in an excellent mixing quality of stock and whitewater and maximum homogeneity. The automated adjustment function of the patented nozzle aligns the stock consistency with the required target values and guarantees superior sheet quality further downstream the process chain.

In order to expand the operating window for the proven HydroMix and, in doing so, offer paper manufacturers the greatest possible flexibility, Voith has not only optimized the nozzle but also the geometry of the whitewater feed. “The new design uses the principle of an acceleration profile to optimize the flow pattern in the nozzle area,” states Hermann-Josef Post, Product Manager Wet End Process at Voith. “This prevents turbulence, significantly increases the effectiveness of the system, and achieves optimal homogeneity of the high-consistency stock and whitewater mixture. In parallel with these benefits, the largest possible operating window can also be accommodated and a high degree of flexibility achieved in the operation of the system.”

Due to the optimized shape and optimal adjustability to the respective operating point, the pressure drop in the high-consistency feed is lower and the load on the high-consistency stock pump is relieved, giving rise to significant energy savings. The differential pressure linearly adds to the power requirement. In addition, the pump is kept in the optimal operating range, which further increases efficiency.

The space requirement is also significantly reduced due to the compact design of the new HydroMix. The length of the mixing zone is reduced by around 50 percent compared with the previous design, which increases the application potential in restricted installation spaces and reduces building investment costs.

The new generation of HydroMix can be combined with various whitewater flow options. A digital measurement of the gas content also permits precise control of deaeration chemicals, which reduces the use of chemicals and lowers operating costs. The new generation of HydroMix is complemented by an automated cleaning system that guarantees excellent cleanliness in the entire mixing system, avoids deposits and reduces the risk of tearing.

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 20,000 employees, sales of € 4.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services, and products on the market, and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from a single source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and supports customers in significantly reducing their carbon footprint. With its comprehensive automation products and leading digitization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art, digital technologies to increase the availability and efficiency of their systems in all areas of the production process.

Voith optimizes its HydroMix stock mixing system, features automatically adjustable mixing nozzle and compact design

Posted in: Mills 12/15/2020 - 05:44
    HEIDENHEIM, Germany, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • Excellent mixing quality of stock and whitewater
  • Automatic adjustment and geometric optimization of the nozzle for consistently superior sheet quality
  • Maximum flexibility for paper producers thanks to an extended operating window

Voith has comprehensively optimized its HydroMix stock mixing system. The new generation of this tried and tested system features an automatically adjustable stock nozzle, ensures an excellent mixing quality of stock and whitewater, and guarantees consistently superior sheet quality. With a significantly expanded operating window, paper manufacturers benefit from maximum flexibility in the approach flow system of the papermaking process.

At the heart of the new generation of the stock mixing system is the automatically adjustable mixing nozzle that has been fundamentally optimized in terms of design and geometry, resulting in an excellent mixing quality of stock and whitewater and maximum homogeneity. The automated adjustment function of the patented nozzle aligns the stock consistency with the required target values and guarantees superior sheet quality further downstream the process chain.

In order to expand the operating window for the proven HydroMix and, in doing so, offer paper manufacturers the greatest possible flexibility, Voith has not only optimized the nozzle but also the geometry of the whitewater feed. “The new design uses the principle of an acceleration profile to optimize the flow pattern in the nozzle area,” states Hermann-Josef Post, Product Manager Wet End Process at Voith. “This prevents turbulence, significantly increases the effectiveness of the system, and achieves optimal homogeneity of the high-consistency stock and whitewater mixture. In parallel with these benefits, the largest possible operating window can also be accommodated and a high degree of flexibility achieved in the operation of the system.”

Due to the optimized shape and optimal adjustability to the respective operating point, the pressure drop in the high-consistency feed is lower and the load on the high-consistency stock pump is relieved, giving rise to significant energy savings. The differential pressure linearly adds to the power requirement. In addition, the pump is kept in the optimal operating range, which further increases efficiency.

The space requirement is also significantly reduced due to the compact design of the new HydroMix. The length of the mixing zone is reduced by around 50 percent compared with the previous design, which increases the application potential in restricted installation spaces and reduces building investment costs.

The new generation of HydroMix can be combined with various whitewater flow options. A digital measurement of the gas content also permits precise control of deaeration chemicals, which reduces the use of chemicals and lowers operating costs. The new generation of HydroMix is complemented by an automated cleaning system that guarantees excellent cleanliness in the entire mixing system, avoids deposits and reduces the risk of tearing.

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 20,000 employees, sales of € 4.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services, and products on the market, and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from a single source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and supports customers in significantly reducing their carbon footprint. With its comprehensive automation products and leading digitization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art, digital technologies to increase the availability and efficiency of their systems in all areas of the production process.

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