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Floor protection in recovery boilers with decanting floors

Optimizing both the floor protection methods and materials and the cooling, washing and cleaning practices can yield significant savings in mill outage time and corresponding increases in mill production and reduced risk of mechanical damage due to mechanical cleaning or hydro blasting during floor cleaning.

Explanation of size press edge wipe operation and proper setup

Improper setup of the edge wipe when running starch means poor doctoring results outside the sheet path. Extension past the holder is a critical part of setup.

10 tips: Resist headbox corrosion in maintenance & operation

Corrosion can be minimized by adhering to these maintenance and operating procedures.

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

Release coating for drying cylinders improves quality, case study

Poor dryer cylinder release causes runnability problems, sheet picking and dusting. At their worst, these problems place limits on cylinder temperatures and operating speeds. Sun Paper overcame these challenges with Valmet Dryer Roll Cover DOH onsite coating and improved their paper quality. Valmet Dryer Roll Cover DOH is based on the latest polymer chemistry, modern thermal spraying technology, and long experience.

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 modern white liquor plant reduces the carbon footprint

The growing trend of a resource efficient and clean world puts particular emphasis on the white liquor plant. This white paper abstract evaluates green liquor filtration and clarification strategies, lime cycle management impact mitigation and the upside and potential pitfalls of moving to biofuel.

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.

Changes to improve forming section performance (webinar)

In this webinar, the principles of dewatering and formation on a forming section are covered as well as the various components that dress a forming table.

Advantage WetDust safely contains and removes tissue machine dust

Effective tissue machine dust removal not only creates a safer working environment, but also results in a better end product for your customers. Valmet's Advantage WetDust with Air Curtain is the best solution.