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Is it time to consider asset condition management?

Asset condition management is not a new topic – it’s a new point of view. Instead of merely monitoring a valve or other devices, asset condition management captures the big-picture information and consolidates all improvement processes to help maintain highly reliable plant assets.

The cultural shift towards effective data exchange

From the perspective of someone who is responsible for delivering a complete mill project, the schedule and quality of the process is key. With tens of vendors and an infinite amount of data involved, developing fluent operating models and standardized data formats is the way to improve the process and the experience for the end customer.

Is your valve maintenance supporting reliability?

We have seen that many plants struggle with finding the right balance in what valves to maintain and when. With our knowledge, we can help you to overcome that challenge.

What diagnostics are available in Neles ValvGuard VG9000?

There are two tests in Neles ValvGuard™ (VG9000) intelligent safety solenoid, where the most important diagnostics are based on partial stroke testing (PST) and the internal pneumatics test. Janne Laaksonen, Senior product manager at Neles, discusses the available diagnostics in more detail.

The five 'musts' for efficient continuous catalyst regeneration in PDH process

Been struggling to take your propylene production up a notch? Is your continuous catalyst regeneration process not helping with this? Perhaps you could start improving production efficiency by checking your catalyst handling valves.

Orders received in 2022

ARAUCO MAPA project - Building the future mill

ARAUCO’s major expansion project in Chile - MAPA – is being constructed with a good pace. Once completed, the mill will focus on producing high-quality pulp and renewable energy. Advanced technology will secure efficient processes for years to come.

The SCA Obbola: Partnering in technology, service and automation

The SCA Obbola mill in Sweden has an impressive track record of success in the pulping industry. Upgrades in technology, the utilization of Advanced Process Controls and support from Valmet’s evaporation service help the mill achieve its production goals for renewable packaging material.

Pulp for packaging grades – a growth area

E-commerce sets new records every year, and the long-term trend is clear. E-commerce, globalization, increasing living standards and environmental awareness are driving the growing need for paper-based packaging.

Over 100 White Liquor Oxidation systems delivered by Valmet

White Liquor Oxidation increases mill’s internal chemical circulation, reduces operational costs, and reduces the need for make-up chemicals.