Pulp mill process and production optimization

Analyze and study the pulp production line to improve productivity, optimize performance and reduce costs

Study production line’s current condition, performance and improvement potential by performance monitoring, data analysis, trials and e.g. process stability studies and audits of the wood handling, cooking, fiberline, pulp drying and baling equipment, white liquor and evaporation plant, recovery boiler, lime kiln etc.

Process and production optimization can help you in the following ways:

Reduced energy and raw material costs
Reduce process variability
Optimized quality and production
Improved environmental performance

Expertise to support in optimizing the performance

On-site or remote support and guidance given by our experts to support the operations team in production development and/or equipment process tuning during operations. Experts also support in optimizing the performance and life time, related problems of fabrics, rolls equipment and parts.

A global expertise network with vast database of benchmarked information for high-technology equipment and processes. Thorough analyzes of the current condition of processes and machinery can improve runnability, efficiency, production quality and reduce operating costs.

Questions about your production line’s performance and improvement potential?

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Studies provide deep insight for decision-making

When you are planning to reach new levels of productivity or to switch to more demanding grades, in-depth studies reveal the modifications or investments required to reach these goals. Studies consists of a number of tests, theoretical analyses and reviews that can be performed on your entire production line. Analytical findings reveal bottlenecks and can support your mill’s decision making in future upgrades, rebuilds and larger investments. Careful studies lead the way to improving overall production line capacity and provide information for further actions.

Audits for performance improvements and troubleshooting

Detailed audits help to reveal the current status of machinery and processes and to determine the maintenance actions required for continuous performance improvements. Audits tackle issues with energy consumption, efficiency and runnability, as well as identifying bottlenecks, stability and quality problems, functioning as beneficial troubleshooting tools. Valmet’s audits include a comprehensive list of recommendations for reaching potential operating cost reductions and environmental targets.

We offer process support and optimization such as studies and audits, competence development, environmental services, advanced process controls and performance agreements for maximized process performance.

As a pulp producer you might typically need to push production and profitability even further without entering into major investments, as production and quality targets need to be met with lowest possible raw material and energy consumption. Our goal is to support your competitiveness and to provide support throughout the lifecycle, such as enhancing the mills' environmental monitoring system for detecting sustainability issues at an early stage. The scope of our optimization services is always tailored and based on your specific needs.

Process and optimizations services

Provide in-depth knowledge to support investment decision-making
Offer experts’ analysis on current situation along with detailed recommendations
Reveal bottlenecks and restrictions in the production line
Uncover possibilities for improving quality and productivity

Refences and articles

10% capacity increase through a Performance Agreement at Fibre-Excellence

Valmet’s multi-experienced team solved the production problems at Fibre-Excellence, Saint-Gaudens, through a Performance Agreement.

Burgo Ardennes stabilizes bleaching process

Optimization smooths out bleach plant operation and demonstrates an 8.7% saving in bleaching chemicals with improved brightness stability in the Burgo Ardennes mill in Belgium.

Optimization and better performance with Advanced Process Controls

Asia Symbol relies on Valmet Recovery Boiler Optimizer advanced process control (APC) solution on the company's pulp line (PL12) recovery boiler.

Improved availability, increased production and reduction in waste at a pulp and board mill

A mega mill with board and pulp production improved availability, increased production and reduced waste with Maintenance Operations Agreement.

CMPC and Valmet in partnership: True shared journey

Strong partnerships are built on people. “We work as one team and have built many personal relationships over the years,” says Jorge Aldana, Director of Project and Industrial Development at CMPC Papeles. This is a story about people working together towards a common goal. CMPC Chile describes it as a strategic partnership with Valmet.

Metsä Fibre's Kemi bioproduct mill

Metsä Fibre's new bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland will have an annual pulp production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes and in addition produce various other bioproducts. The new totally fossil fuel free mill is scheduled to start-up in the third quarter 2023.

Valmet Performance Centers provide real value with remote services

Through remote connections and Industrial Internet, experts can work seamlessly together utilizing analytical tools to solve problems and optimize performance remotely. For customers, this means faster and better service, because they can get the fast response and expert advice they need, anytime and anywhere in the world.