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Headbox reconditioning yields 30% better dry weight profiles

Small things really do make a big difference. For example, the right headbox adjustments and careful cleaning alone can significantly improve the overall performance of a production line. ITC Bhadrachalam in India proved this point with the headbox of their BM 1 which was thoroughly tested and reconditioned in cooperation with a team of Valmet’s service experts.

Saica’s PM 11 breaking records from the kick-off

Valmet’s OptiConcept containerboard machine in UK is breaking world speed records from the beginning and production started 15 days earlier than originally planned.

Substantial savings through efficient waste heat utilization at SCA Packaging Obbola

In a modern paper or board machine, the effect of heat reclaimed from dryer section exhaust air can translate to over 40 MW of energy saved during periods of peak heating. But the benefits of effective heat recovery are by no means restricted only to such cases, since, in practice, notable savings can be reached at all times. A recent heat recovery system rebuild at SCA Packaging’s Obbola PM 1 kraftliner machine in Sweden yielded energy savings of over 11 MW.

Save costs by optimizing water removal

Water removal at the forming or press section is significantly cheaper than at the dryer section. Since removing one liter of water from the sheet at the dryer section costs five times more than at the press section, it pays to optimize dewatering at an early stage.

OsciPro oscillators for reliable maintenance-free service

Pneumatic OsciPro doctor oscillators are characterized by long service lives and limited maintenance needs.

MOPAK gives Valmet top marks for proactive project management

Turkish service engineers effectively communicate with customer and help to solve process problems using their process expertise.

Proper planning ensures a succesful shutdown

Careful mill and plant shutdown planning and communication mean less time spent on the actual maintenance work. This results in shorter shutdown times.

Woodchip-fired heating plant inaugurated

The woodchip-fired heating plant based on Valmet's fluidized bed combustion technology, which is located in Hervanta, Tampere, Finland, was inaugurated on September 4. This autumn outdoor event was attended by several speakers, including Jari Niemelä from Valmet. The agenda of the event also included a soup kitchen lunch, a rap medley and a visit to the plant.

YFY Group China: Valmet Paper Lab stabilizes quality and reduces costs

China’s Yuen Foong Yu Yangzhou paper mill relies on automated laboratory testing with Valmet Paper Lab to ensure its container board meets the most critical requirements. Key benefits reported by the mill include higher frequency of tests, better repeatability, less manual labor and faster feedback time to the operators.

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.