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Smooth start-up with Valmet Training Simulator
When a new white liquor plant was installed at the CMPC Laja mill in Chile, simulator training and testing of the distributed control system (DCS) were essential parts of the project. They were key factors in achieving a fast, smooth start-up.
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Defibrator implementation in record time
Luso Finsa, an MDF, chipboard and SuperPan producer in Portugal, started up its new Defibrator system for producing wood fiber in record time. A dedicated team and regular online meetings were some of the factors that led to this success.
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Production problems at Fibre-Excellence were solved through Performance Agreement
Fibre-Excellence is a pulp mill located in Saint-Gaudens, South-West France. A few years back the mill was facing frequent breaks and severe losses. To solve their production problems, Fibre-Excellence decided to partner with Valmet. After signing a Performance Agreement, a team of experts from different parts of Valmet was appointed to work with the customer. Co-operation proved to be the key to solving the problems!
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Pulp Dryer Machines at Klabin Puma Unit breaks production records in September
In September 2019, Klabin Puma Unit’s Pulp Dryer Machine 26 reached the production record of 1,408 ADt/d, its nominal capacity being 1,300 ADt/d. The machine was provided by Valmet and produces softwood and fluff pulp. In the same month Pulp Dryer Machine 25, which produces eucalyptus wood pulp, reached the production record of 3,710 ADt/d.
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Production world record at Södra Cell Värö
During a test run on February 11, 2020 a production world record was reached on the pulp drying line, with a total running rate of 2750 air dried tonnes per day, corresponding to 458 air dried tonnes per day/meter, which is the highest specific capacity reached for a Softwood machine.
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Inulin produced with help of Valmet DNA
The Sensus company, located in Roosendaal, Netherlands, is part of the Royal Cosun group, an international developer, manufacturer and supplier of natural food ingredients. At the Roosendaal factory, inulin is produced from chicory roots, and the process is run with Valmet’s automation solution.
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Efficiency and safety go hand in hand
Advanced plant-wide automation, optimizing controls and plant management applications, topped with close cooperation with Valmet, ensure that Kuopion Energia Oy’s Haapaniemi CHP power plant operates efficiently and safely.
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How process automation can stay ahead of disruptive technologies
With generative AI and other disruptive technologies making headway, staying ahead of the curve is vital for process automation. Nokia’s Emre Aksu and Valmet’s Mika Karaila explain how to future-proof your business.
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Savings in production costs and increased operational efficiency at Modern Karton
Wet-end management with online measurements and controls are already seen as a necessity. Modern Karton chose Valmet LC (Low Consistency) for the PM5.
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