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Future-proofing valve control
New distributed control systems (DCSs) reduce operating expenses in a range of cement production processes, including the operation and maintenance costs of valves. Valmet explains the importance of DCSs and highlights advances in valve and pump technology
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Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill’s process flows under control with Valmet's optimized valve solutions and services
The world’s first next-generation bioproduct mill, started up on schedule and within budget on August 15, 2017 in Äänekoski, is the biggest investment in Finnish forest industry history. Neles was selected as the main supplier of valve solutions, and the new mill has some 3,000 valves with auxiliary devices ensuring operational processes, production reliability and environmental efficiency.
Insights ● Customer story
Neles Easyflow™ one stop solution for French bioethanol producer
The French Sales team, working in close alignment with the end-user, ensured the successful delivery of Neles Easyflow solutions to a bioethanol plant in France.
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Simple steps can prevent valve issues during start-up
Unexpected problems in flow control equipment are the bane of all process engineers looking to start up projects on schedule. Valves are often (incorrectly) identified as being ‘bad actors’ as the root cause tends to lie elsewhere, is the experience of Valmet’s Mr Börjesson. Better on-site practices could be the solution, is his message
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Machine producing unique fully recyclable barrier board is up and running in Kotka
Did you know that thanks to a Finnish innovation you can drink your coffee from a disposable cup that doesn’t have a plastic coating on its inner surface? And, after finishing your coffee, you can toss the cup into the paper recycling.
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Efficient valve instrumentation
Automated process valves actuated by pneumatic actuators always need pneumatic and/or electro-pneumatic instrumentation components to build up the specific functionalities required for each application. Typically, these instrumentation components are mounted all around the actuator. The number of instrumentation components available in the market is huge. Additionally, even the most common functionalities can be built in many different ways.
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Why the evolving pulp, paper and bioproducts industry trusts the new modular Neldisc butterfly valve?
Valmet's flow control business line has a strong history when it comes to valve solutions for the pulp & paper industry. Like many other valves over the years, the Neles™ Neldisc butterfly valve was originally born in the 1970s to specifically serve in pulp and paper mills. Its strong performance gave it a universal appeal beyond just pulp & paper. Today, after undergoing much development, it is still a go-to valve for the rapidly evolving pulp, paper and bioproducts industry.
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Improving process safety and cutting costs with process ball valve
How can a properly designed process valve extend plant availability and reliability?
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Valmet’s proven flow control solutions deliver reliability for the energy transition
Valmet, the global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services, has long enjoyed strong patronage from the pulp, paper and energy industries, amongst others. And, thanks to proven expertise with industrial gases such as hydrogen, oxygen and chlorine, Valmet’s Flow Control business line is a ‘go-to’ valve source for the renewable energy sector. Ville Kähkönen and Andreas Pischke kindly discussed the valve needs of this emerging industry.
Insights ● ArticleCooling down a reactor for process reliability
There are a great number of polyolefin reactors available, each with having their own advantages and disadvantages in polyolefin production. Therefore, efficient heat removal remains a key concern in the design and operation of the polyolefin reactors.
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