Inline optical measurement for ash and total consistency
Valmet Optical Consistency Measurement - Valmet OC
The Valmet Optical Consistency Measurement (Valmet OC) is suitable for many consistency applications thanks to a range of sensor probe options.
Safe and simple - Quick installation and a self-cleaning, retractable probe with minimal maintenance
Measure consistency with confidence - Reliably accurate total and ash consistency in a wide consistency range
Special purpose sensors - Sensor probes engineered to deliver best results for specific applications
Accurate total consistency and ash measurement
The Valmet Optical Consistency Measurement employs multiple optical fiber channels, a single light source and optimized probe designs to deliver reliable consistency measurements. There are no electronics or other sensitive components within the probe, making it resistant to high temperatures, pressure and vibrations.
Known for its accuracy, reliability and ease of use, the Valmet OC family of solutions are fully optimized for specific applications. All solutions measure total consistency (0 – 12%), with the Valmet OC2R and Valmet OC2W providing an additional, independent ash measurement from 0 to 10%.
The Valmet OC2R offers the possibility to measure ash in recycled pulp, as well as general stock preparation applications in paper, tissue and board, opening new possibilities for greater control of stock preparation processes.
The Valmet OC2W is designed for stock preparation’s short circulation applications in paper, tissue, and board machines. The cost-effective inline consistency measurement is especially suitable for wet end process monitoring.
Optimal performance for every application
The original Valmet OC employs the latest technology for applications in mechanical pulping, including TMP, GW and CTMP, cyclone cleaner, latency removal, screening, and low consistency refining. Alongside the original Valmet OC, we offer application-specific solutions.
The Valmet OCR probe is engineered for robustness to withstand the harsh physical environment of recycle fiber processes. It also features a special multi-point calibration for ash to handle variations that normally disrupt inline optical consistency measurements. A typical example is stock preparation where various raw components are being mixed.
No longer limited to washed pulp, the Valmet OCS features a chemical-resistant sapphire window that enables accurate inline consistency measurement with chemical pulp. Applications cover the early stages of the blow line all the way to pulp storage or drying machine.
We also offer the Valmet OCE, engineered specifically for eucalyptus pulp which has unique optical properties compared to other pulps. A typical application is the control of refiner feed consistency, where accurate inline consistency improves refiner freeness and reduces energy consumption.
Easiest optical measurement available
Extremely easy to install, the Valmet OC is a low-cost, high-value investment. Minimal welding and no sensitive components on the process pipe make Valmet OC robust, requiring no regular maintenance.
A profiled coupling design ensures the probe position is correct. The probe is self-cleaning and retractable without special tools, so process shutdown is not required when removing the probe. It’s completely safe to remove, even at high process pressure.
Calibration is quick with just one laboratory sample. Specific curves for varying pulp types are stored in the transmitter for easy selection. For demanding applications, multi-point calibration is available with Valmet OCR and OC2R.
All Valmet OC transmitters offer the full advantages of HART, Profibus PA technologies, as well as online condition monitoring with Fieldcare or AMS systems.
Specifications
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Standard OC |
Chemical pulp OCS |
Eucalyptus pulp OCE |
Wet end total Cs and ash OC2W |
Ash-containing pulp OCR |
Total Cs and ash OC2R |
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| 1. Output measuring range, Cs | 0-12% | 0-12% | 0-12% | 0-12% | 0-12% | 0-12% |
| 2. Output measuring range, Ash | - | - | - | 0-10% | - | 0-10% |
| Repeatability, Cs |
±0.01% |
±0.01% | ±0.01% | ±0.01% | ±0.01% | ±0.01% |
| Sensitivity, Cs | 0.002% | 0.002% | 0.002% | 0.002% | 0.002% | 0.002% |
| Filler content (max) - ash variation |
30% |
30% ±2% |
30% ±2% |
100% No limit |
100% No limit |
100% No limit |
| pH | 3-10 | 2-12 | 3-10 | 3-10 | 3-10 | 3-10 |
| Pressure | PN25 | PN25 | PN25 | PN25 | PN25 | PN25 |
| Flow velocity (min) - TURBULENT | 0.3 m/s | 0.3 m/s | 0.3 m/s | 1 m/s | 1 m/s | 1 m/s |
User Manuals
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