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Improved end product quality with right refining

The first OptiFiner Pro refiner in Southern Europe started up in Cartiere Ermolli mill in Northern Italy at the beginning of 2014. The new refiner replaced two existing refiners at PM 1, increasing the overall refining capacity significantly and reducing energy consumption by at least 20%.

Accurate sludge solids measurement means big savings

A USA waste treatment plant sees a $1.2 million/yr reduction in chemical and energy costs with the implementation of Valmet TS online measurements and automatic centrifuge controls.

It’s not only the doctor blades, it’s the overall approach

Valmet’s renewed doctoring portfolio focuses on optimizing the papermaking process by lowering production and maintenance costs as well as improving cleanliness.

Daily maintenance the Valmet way

Asia’s largest biomass power plant operates with Valmet DNA

The Dangjin plant near Seoul in South Korea is the largest biomass power plant in Asia. It uses a mix of agricultural and associated by-products. The plant generates 105 MW electricity and the demanding process is run with Valmet’s latest technology, Valmet DNA.

On-line measurement with laboratory accuracy

The Anjalankoski Mill area is home to two of Stora Enso's production units, the Anjala Paper Mill, as well as the Inkeroinen Board Mill. Cooperative efforts between the mills cover raw materials, energy and power generation, as well as waste water treatment and resultant sludge drying and firing.

Valmet DNA extends lifetime of paper machine controls at Stora Enso Nymölla

In May, Stora Enso Nymolla successfully started up its PM2 with up-to-date control technology. Valmet’s delivery comprised Machine Control PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) Replacement with Valmet DNA, upgrade of the existing Valmet DNA system and a single window operator interface in Valmet DNA for new sectional drives.

Solar gas turbine controller retrofit at Lahti Energy

There are hundreds of Solar gas turbines at power plants around the world. Valmet has developed a total concept for gas, steam and hydro turbine controllers that creates a deeper view into the process and improves turbine reliability and availability. One recent successful retrofit case comes from Lahti Energy Ltd.

Uniform criteria for all bioenergy

All bioenergy, whether in liquid, solid or gaseous form, needs one set of criteria in order to promote a predictable and stable regulatory environment, develop bioenergy market operations, and create a level playing field for competition.

Virtual connection, remote diagnosis add to Burgo mill results

A Valmet bleach plant optimization project at Burgo’s Ardennes kraft pulp mill in Belgium achieved the customer’s expectations and a good ROI. However, this was not the end of the task to maintain and improve the results, as the control performance has actually improved under the watchful, remote surveillance of Valmet engineers.