Automation articles
Automation articles
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Machine vision cuts down web breaks at Torraspapel Leitza
Typically web monitoring systems (WMS), installed to discover more about the origins and causes of web breaks, are intended for whole paper machine lines. For Leitza, monitoring only a coating machine, a smaller system was needed.
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Behind the scenes of the world’s first QCS for corrugators
After many years of successful experiences working together with Valmet's automation solutions for paper production, the Saica Group actively participated in the development of automation technology for corrugated board production to ensure quality as well as improve efficiency.
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Radial steam turbines now in total control
E.ON’s Heleneholmsverket CHP plant in Malmö, Sweden, was able to increase the safety and reliability of its two radial steam turbines through a multi-stage automation and hydraulics retrofit project with Valmet.
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Smart forecasting to improve energy management
With short- and long-term planning capabilities, Veolia's Karolin CHP plant in Poznan, Poland, can create an optimal power and heat generation schedule through the plant, and optimize forward temperature.
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Valmet LC reduces wastewater treatment costs
The Orora Botany board mill in New South Wales, Australia, installed a Valmet Optical Low Consistency Transmitter (Valmet LC) for flocculent control in its wastewater treatment process.
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Digging more deeply into fibers and particles
The University of Eastern Finland is looking for a more detailed understanding of fibers with the Valmet Fiber Image Analyzer.
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The giants of the sea
The largest ever container vessels will soon sail with Valmet’s automation. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has chosen the unique combination of tailormade scrubbers and automation to drive sustainability at sea.
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Valmet to supply profilers to Century Pulp and Paper in India
Valmet IQ Induction Profiler and Valmet IQ Steam Profiler to Century Pulp and Paper (CPP) in India. The new profilers will be installed on Paper Machine 3. The PM3 also has existing Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) at reel. This investment is targeted to improve process performance and product quality.
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Boosting energy production with data
How can you run a power plant at peak performance in all situations while improving its availability and profitability? It is possible with efficient use of data and analytics combined with a deep understanding of power plant processes.
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Excelling with data
Mondi and Valmet have joined forces to take the performance of Mondi's Syktyvkar pulp and paper mill to the next level. Central to their current performance agreement is the increased utilization of Valmet’s Industrial Internet - VII solutions, which enable better use of data and a more collaborative way of working.