Best Practices for Consistency Measurement

Virtual Event
Monday, March 25, 2024 to Monday, March 25, 2024

Process Control Division Webinar

10AM - 11:00AM (ET)

The purpose is to introduce available consistency technologies and their proper selection in Pulp and Paper processes. It will also discuss each technology’s capability and limitations and give direction on best practices regarding installation. In addition to technology and installation basics the presentation will give recommendations for basic consistency loop design. Consistency measurement challenges and possible solutions will also be discussed.

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Understand Consistency Measurement Capabilities
  2. Basic Consistency Loop Recommendations

Who Should Attend: 

Job Titles

  • Production
  • Engineering  

Companies

  • Paper Manufacturers  

Craig Hannah, Valmet

Craig Hannah works for Valmet as the North American Business Manager. He has a B.S Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and has over fifteen (15) years’ experience with Consistency Measurement and Controls.

 

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