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Stora Enso Starts Up Energy Rfficient ANDRITZ LimeCool System at Imatra Pulp Mill, Finland

ANDRITZ’s sustainable lime cooling system helps Stora Enso Imatra to achieve higher energy efficiency compared to conventional satellite cooling and reach its sustainability goals.

A fast and non-destructive alternative to the burnout method for paperboard quality inspections using phase-contrast X-ray imaging, TAPPI Journal February 2023

Choosing a Maintenance Method

In terms of Maintenance Methods, there are three choices for existing equipment. They are Operate to Breakdown, Fixed Time Maintenance, and Condition Based Maintenance. Operate to Breakdown: The equipment is run until it breaks down. Fixed Time Maintenance: The replacement of parts or equipment on a fixed/scheduled frequency.  Condition Based Maintenance: The problem is found and fixed at the time when it is discovered. It is a common assumption that Condition Based Maintenance is always the most cost effective. While this is commonly the case, it is not always true.

Equipment Doesn't Break Down, Components Do!

What is a component? IDCON uses the word “component” to describe an item that is highly repetitive for preventive maintenance purposes.  For example, the AC motor on the infeed hydraulic unit is composed of several components or machine elements. The infeed hydraulic unit is a highly repetitive unit often found in paper mills, refineries, mines, etc. AC motors are a component that is reoccurring as well.

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Industry leaders are leveraging innovative solutions to tackle energy challenges and operational efficiency in tissue manufacturing. TAPPICon 2023 in Atlanta presents advanced strategies for optimizing tissue drying processes, which consume 70% of mill energy, plus cogeneration technologies that reduce costs and CO2 emissions. The conference features expert presentations on fiber optimization, chemistry applications, and maintenance excellence, alongside insights from Sofidel CEO Luigi Lazzareschi. For mid-career professionals managing operations and teams, this event delivers actionable technical knowledge and leadership development opportunities to drive measurable ROI and advance sustainability goals in manufacturing environments.

Valmet Introduces Mill-Wide Optimization

Valmet introduces Mill-Wide Optimization for steering pulp and paper mill operations towards shared goals.

Pulp and paper mills: The original biorefineries — past performance and limitations to future opportunities, TAPPI Journal October 2023

Kraft pulp viscosity as a predictor of paper strength: Its uses and abuses, TAPPI Journal October 2023

Using bleaching stage models for benchmarking hardwood ECF bleach plants, TAPPI Journal October 2023

Editorial: The innovation engine and the forest products industry value chain, TAPPI Journal October 2023