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Valmet automates the heating-up gas business

Valmet automates the heating-up gas business

Liquefied natural gas, biogas and green hydrogen spread hope in the midst of climate change anxiety. Valmet wants its share of the growing market.

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Smart energy solutions boost TSE power plant’s performance

Smart energy solutions boost TSE power plant’s performance

Valmet’s automation systems and Industrial Internet solutions enable the Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto's power plant to run at a totally new level of efficiency in its performance and operations.

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Vibration analysis - commonly used terms and definitions

Vibration analysis - commonly used terms and definitions

This article provides definitions of terms that appear in a vibration analysis reports and may need further explanation. Graphics illustrate some concepts.

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Troubleshooting rope runs - the four most common problem areas

Troubleshooting rope runs - the four most common problem areas

Rope runs can be complex, and a poorly designed run can decrease machine complexity. They should be assessed periodically to find and correct problem areas.

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Hydraulic power unit troubleshooting - symptoms, causes and fixes

Hydraulic power unit troubleshooting - symptoms, causes and fixes

Troubleshooting HPUs is easier when you evaluate the symptoms to determine root causes. These troubleshooting charts will help diagnose problems related to pumps, leaks, pressure, noise and heat.

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Press diaphragm problem causes work stoppage, a case study

Press diaphragm problem causes work stoppage, a case study

A chronic press load/unload diaphragm rupturing problem crippled the operation of the press at a mill. Plate and diaphragm misalignment were only part of the problem. Further analysis pointed to nipping roll diameter changes and incorrect diaphragm specifications.

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Airide maintenance - construction, assembly and adjustment

Airide maintenance - construction, assembly and adjustment

Airides require minimum maintenance, but should still be inspected and adjusted or replaced periodically. The rubber can get hard and brittle and start to leak.

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Fabric guiding - basic rules, guidelines and setup procedures

Fabric guiding - basic rules, guidelines and setup procedures

Guiding of all types of fabrics follows similar basic rules, guidelines, and setup procedures. Here are some of the most important ones…

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Prevent problems by monitoring roll performance and conditions

Prevent problems by monitoring roll performance and conditions

When the machine is down, check rolls for: unusual wear or damage to the cover, fatigue-type cracking of the rubber and impact-types of cracks.

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Common hydraulic valves - the proportional pressure valve

Common hydraulic valves - the proportional pressure valve

Proportional valves are commonly used to control pressure to a cylinder or hydraulic motor.

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