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Easy on-off valve integration with AS-interface for marine applications

How to answer seagoing concerns with valve communication networking?

Implementing the Lean model in R&D delivers customer-centric results faster

Neles has been utilizing a Lean management model in production for a long time already.

Reactive, preventive or predictive?

When it comes to maintenance, which is the right solution for a plant?

How to eliminate erosion and abrasion caused by catalyst fines in FCCU?

This entry describes how an installed Neles erosion/abrasion resistant ceramic valve solution has helped a customer improve FCC unit performance and profitability. In this particular case eroding 2″ to 10″ valves in a refinery’s fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit were causing problems that degraded both productivity and profitability. Neles application engineers analyzed the problem and provided a solution that quickly paid itself back many times over.

Valves enhance fluidized-bed polymerization: Part 2 – Product discharge system

In this post we continue discussing the polyolefin processing by looking at the product discharge system, piping and valves controlling the flows.

Precise control with high vibration

A corn processing plant in the US was experiencing difficulties with a critical valve used for controlling fiber-laden corn syrup in its ethanol manufacturing process. Two factors in particular were making it tough to achieve consistent control.

Focus on renewable energy technologies’ competitiveness

Due to the combat on climate change, the role of renewable energy has increased significantly over the past decade. Despite solar and wind taking most of the headlines, according to REN21 Renewables 2018 Global Status Report, about a third of the world’s renewable energy consumption is still based on modern bioenergy.

ITC Bhadrachalam BM1 coated board machine in India for sustainable packaging

Valmet supplied ITC an extensive board machine rebuild and automation solution for machine and quality control. The coated board they produce (FBB) has important role in replacing plastics and there is an increasing demand for packaging board in India.

VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay

Watch the video to find out more on how VPK Group successfully transformed their Alizay mill in France. Originally producing fine paper grades, the mill’s paper machine has been rebuilt to produce recycled lightweight containerboard grades with less emissions. Cooperation has been the key to success.

Valmet - OptiDry air dryers for coating

Valmet’s solution for all coating drying applications is the highly efficient OptiDry air dryer family. It includes one- and two-sided dryers with several heating options, as well as contactless web turning drying and web cooling. Hundreds of OptiDry coating air dryer references have shown that it is possible to combine high drying capacity, low energy consumption, minimal maintenance costs and excellent end-product quality – all at the same time.