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Retooling the next-generation workforce

Embracing the digital transformation and emerging new tools will help secure companies' operational efficiency in the future, while attracting talent and empowering everyone with knowledge.

The holistic automation approach moves Liansheng’s efficiency, quality, and reliability forward

Valmet DNA has proven to be a critical part to monitor and maintain production quality and efficiency. Efficiency is the word mentioned many times by Mr. MingChao Liu, Automation Manager for PM 1.

Beyond Circularity: POWER Beyond seeks to minimize friction through aerostatic solutions

Part of Valmet’s Beyond Circularity program, the POWER Beyond research project is breaking new ground in aerostatic applications. Working together with Aalto University and other industrial partners, Valmet is especially looking to discover ways for making paper machine rolls more energy efficient.

Improving operation efficiency for Yueyang Paper with Valmet’s Machine Vision solution

Yueyang Forest & Paper invested in a Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS) to upgrade its existing system to meet demanding market needs. After more than a year of operation, Yueyang is very satisfied with the results.

New opportunities in stock preparation and wet end with Valmet's Automation Solutions

Stock preparation and wet end processes are typically full of unknowns for board and paper makers. But controlling these process areas will enable optimization to gain energy & chemical savings, uniform quality, and better machine runnability. Valmet’s portfolio of analyzers, measurements, and controls helps you reach a stable process.

How to eliminate erosion and abrasion caused by catalyst fines in FCCU?

This entry describes how an installed Neles erosion/abrasion resistant ceramic valve solution has helped a customer improve FCC unit performance and profitability. In this particular case eroding 2″ to 10″ valves in a refinery’s fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit were causing problems that degraded both productivity and profitability. Neles application engineers analyzed the problem and provided a solution that quickly paid itself back many times over.

Fugitive emission certified valves enhance process plants’ safety

Today’s guest blogger is discussing the growing challenges of emission control, what kind of standard compliance is required and how does a valve supplier answer to these demands.

My 20 years in Corporate Training: 5 Lessons Learned

Focus on renewable energy technologies’ competitiveness

Due to the combat on climate change, the role of renewable energy has increased significantly over the past decade. Despite solar and wind taking most of the headlines, according to REN21 Renewables 2018 Global Status Report, about a third of the world’s renewable energy consumption is still based on modern bioenergy.

What can we learn from the energy industry about mill-wide optimization?

Although making mills and plants fully autonomous is still a strategic target for many pulp and paper companies, some industries are already seeing positive concrete results from large-scale autonomous operations.