Optimized refining to decrease raw material and operational cost
Energy and pulp costs have been increasing. How can you optimize fiber treatment to meet final paper quality and save costs?
Refining is one key process part to influence on strength properties and softness of Tissue. With optimized refining it is possible to achieve higher strength properties which can be utilized for energy savings or changing the recipe for saving the pulp costs. In this presentation we will review possibilities in refining and latest results. We will also present a brief overview of refiner control and optimization.
Marko Loijas
Senior Manager, Refiners, Deflakers, Dispersers Valmet
Marko has 13 years’ experience with Refiners, Deflakers and Dispersers in Metso and Valmet. During this time he has held various positions in developing refiner, deflaker and disperser fillings and segments. Previously he held the position as Global Product Manager for Refiner Segments in Valmet. Marko is based in Tampere, Finland.
Ville Piikkilä
Business Manager, Analyzers and Performance solutions Valmet
For more than 10 years, Ville has been engaged in stock preparation and wet end management. During this period, Ville has also gained experience in pulp production, various fiber properties, and process modeling through the utilization of automation solutions.
Ville is located in Tampere, Finland.
