Search results

Shared Journey Forward - Case studies demonstrate benefits

These reference cases demonstrate Valmet's unique Shared Journey Forward service offerings in the areas of reliability, performance and process competitiveness.

Better leadership, higher engagement

South America launched a leadership development program built around a series of face-to-face modules, each focusing on a different theme.

How to perform static balancing of dryers, and the benefits

Static balancing prevents sheet breaks, poor sheet quality, bearing wear, vibration, noise and other problems and should only be used on dryer cans running at less than 3000 fpm.

Keep oil clean, cool, and dry to avoid costly oil leaks

No matter what their size, oil leaks are a plaguing problem in pulp, paper, board and tissue mills. Calculating their cost can be challenging. Temperature spikes may be one fault.

Simple steps can prevent valve issues during start-up

Unexpected problems in flow control equipment are the bane of all process engineers looking to start up projects on schedule. Valves are often (incorrectly) identified as being ‘bad actors’ as the root cause tends to lie elsewhere, is the experience of Valmet’s Mr Börjesson. Better on-site practices could be the solution, is his message

Challenges and solutions for molsieve dryer processes

Molecular sieves, or molsieves, are used in the refining and petrochemical process industries as adsorbents. They are mainly used in scenarios whereby very dry streams are required, helping to remove water and other oxygen sources to avoid catalyst deactivation and potential corrosion problems in the process plant. Molsieves exist in different pore sizes and their use varies between applications.

The butterfly valve for any given situation

As the needs and requirements of modern process industries continue to change and become ever stricter, the role of safe and efficient valve solutions keep growing. The sustainable butterfly valve platform, which includes the metal-seated Neles Neldisc™ and soft-seated Jamesbury Wafer-Sphere™ valves, have been designed and developed over time to address today’s needs and challenges.

Minerals industry demands robust, reliable flow control

Minerals and metals industry is made up of a broad and complex set of sub-industries. Heikki Kärki, Industry Manager discussed key themes.

Open and friendly culture in Valmet makes me thrive

We discussed with Nicola Bobinger, Global Distribution Manager in Valmet’s Flow Control business line, about the work culture in Valmet and about her typical work in her current job.

The knowledge-sharing advantage of strong OEM partnerships

Managing the loss of expert insight and the need for succession planning challenges manufacturers today, particularly those in the pulp and paper industries.