分布式控制系统 (DCS)

70-year-old board production line gets a state-of-the-art user interface

Stora Enso Imatra Mills has improved its BM2 line operating environment with a web-based Valmet DNA User Interface. The user interface was specifically tailored to display the most essential data based on user needs and roles, making the users’ work easier.

Reliable condition monitoring secures transition to carbon neutralilty at Oulun Energia’s biopower plant

Oulun Energia’s Laanila power plant relies on Valmet’s plantwide DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) to run its plant operations. Valmet DNA condition monitoring, an integral part of the system, ensures safe and smooth operations for each machine, based on their criticality and field conditions.

Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency

Asia Symbol’s paper machine PM13 was successfully started up on March 27, 2022, with a machine speed of 1500 m/min. The production line is equipped with an extensive scope of automation systems and flow control solutions. After 4 months of operation, the speed has reached 1610 m/min – a new record.

Building the operating concept for the mill of the future

User experience design in industrial environments has evolved rapidly in the past years. Nowadays, it’s about how people work, how they collaborate, and how information can be managed for optimal operations and efficiency. Valmet and Metsä Fibre have worked together on developing the user experience and operating concept for the Kemi bioproduct mill.

Building mill-wide automation for the mill of the future

With mill-wide automation, Metsä Fibre Kemi bioproduct mill aims to run the new mill in a balanced way, control the process and ensure its running flawlessly, and through that, ensure high quality, cost-effectiveness and environmental efficiency.

Unlock the secret to success with UX design

UX design is recognized as being important but is often misunderstood. We take a closer look at what it entails and how it can benefit the process industry.

How are trends shaping the future of process control?

With increased demands for efficiency, sustainability and a skilled workforce, how will the industrial processes be operated going forward? We explore the trends and industry 4.0 evolution that will shape the future of process control for the years to come.

Rewriting the textbook with Eukaliner®

Klabin’s Puma II project in Brazil is making history with new standards for kraftliner production. Their new PM 27 board machine has already achieved impressive results producing Eukaliner® – the world’s first kraftliner using 100 percent eucalyptus.

Managing ship automation is like art

One of the world’s largest luxury cruise ships “Symphony of the Seas” from Royal Caribbean International is equipped with Valmet’s automation system. The vessel itself offers a lot of enjoyable experiences – among other things, the vessel boasts 13,347 pieces of artwork on board.

The second generation bioethanol plant operates with Valmet’s automation

AustroCel Hallein produces bioethanol from cellulose waste materials. The plant is the largest cellulose-based bioethanol plant in the world and is also Austria’s first plant for producing second generation bioethanol. The process is controlled by a Valmet DNA automation system.

Valmet automates the heating-up gas business

Liquefied natural gas, biogas and green hydrogen spread hope in the midst of climate change anxiety. Valmet wants its share of the growing market.

Higher-level central control boosts hydropower production

PVO-Vesivoima operates its hydropower plants in Finland more efficiently thanks to a Valmet DNA SCADA central control system. A vast amount of data from the process and external sources enables the company to meet future challenges.

Toba Pulp Lestari takes Valmet remote support to the next level

DCS migration and upgrade achieved without a production shutdown. While carrying out the project, audio and video tools were used for interfacing with Valmet engineers.