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4-step approach to resource efficiency development, TAPPICon26

Energy-Efficient Pilot-Scale Coating of Cellulose Nanofibrils Using Controlled Vacuum Deposition, TAPPICon26

Growable Mycelium Coatings: The Effect of Fungal Species on Coating Properties, TAPPICon26

From Reel to Real-Time: Powering Paper Quality Through Unified Analytics, TAPPICon26

Encoding the SME: AI for Accelerated Learning in Complex Operations, TAPPICon26

Case study: Paper mill power plant optimization—balancing steam venting with mill demand, TAPPI Journal June 2020

ABSTRACT: Most Power departments are tasked with generating steam to support mill wide operations, generate electricity, and reduce operating costs. To accomplish these tasks, power boilers generate high pressure steam that is reduced to intermediate and low pressures for process utilization in the mill by means of steam turbine generator extraction or pressure reducing valves. The most economical method to reduce steam pressure is the use of steam turbine generators, as electricity is generated from the steam when it is reduced in pressure. Electricity that is produced by these generators provides a substantial financial benefit and helps offset overall operational costs. To achieve tangible financial gains, the mill must evaluate the overall cost of steam production and the price of electricity.The current work provides a case study of power plant optimization that evaluated electricity production and steam production costs balanced with mill steam demand. Process and cost optimization led to a significant reduc-tion in low pressure steam venting, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and reduced operating cost.

Blue Heron Paper Company, 2008 Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference

Blue Heron Paper Company, 2008 Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference

Weathering a Tough Economy, 2008 Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference

Weathering a Tough Economy, 2008 Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference

Carbon Footprints of Forest Products, 2008 Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference

Carbon Footprints of Forest Products, 2008 Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference

NCASI Water Program Activities: Lookin to the Future, 2008 Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference

NCASI Water Program Activities: Lookin to the Future, 2008 Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference