White Papers
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Achieving optimal brightness and coverage in recycled packaging grades is challenging. Omya's research shows that adjusting the pre-coat and top-coat weight ratios can significantly improve brightness and coverage, optimizing the use of recycled fibers. These innovative coating solutions leverage advanced pigments to enhance the optical properties of double-coated papers.
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Södra Cell Mörrum pulp mill is one of three pulp mills producing 300,000 tons of softwood paper pulp and 170,000 tons of hardwood dissolving pulp per year. Facing difficulties with their legacy quality control system in the pulp drying machines, the mill turned to ABB for a solution, to improve availability, quality and performance.
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DS Smith’s Kemsley paper mill is the second largest recycled paper mill in Europe, with an annual production capacity of over 820,000 tons. As it edges towards its centenary, the mill faced a new generational challenge to create highly automated, increasingly connected and more secure operations. As a technology leader with decades of history and many industry firsts, ABB became embedded in the mission.
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There are a number of factors that can affect or reduce runnability in the dryer section, but the cause is not always obvious and easy to correct. A smooth run of the fabric without commuting, waviness or even wrinkles is one of the prerequisites for a trouble-free transport of the web through the final section of the paper machine.
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After only five years of DS Smith ownership, something unique happened in this romantic and legendary part of Romania. Thanks to people power and determination at the Zarnesti mill, this packaging board enterprise is on the rise and poised to expand as a sustainable model beyond their borders.
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Biomass Gasification for Lime Kilns — Going fossil fuel free is an urgent sustainability topic that has become even more critical due to the current global energy crisis. It is clear we must reduce our dependence on fossil fuel.
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Textiles made from cellulose fibers are becoming more and more important as the world rapidly moves away from fossil-fuel derived products and seeks more environmentally friendly raw materials. ANDRITZ has developed the A-ConFlexTM continuous cooking method for bleached dissolving pulp production to make it easy for pulp producers to switch between dissolving pulp and kraft pulp according to market demand.
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As part of its CircleToZero initiative to reduce emissions and waste at pulp mills, ANDRITZ never stops innovating to obtain maximum results. One of the latest developments for pulp mills has resulted in a new recovery boiler concept with low emissions while maintaining high energy efficiency at the same time.
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The demand for e-fuels and biofuels is growing stronger and stronger as regulation comes in and industries across the globe seek ways of lowering their carbon footprint. Pulp mills are now in a prime position to take advantage of the production of new, alternative fuel concepts from ANDRITZ, which allow producers to pursue new revenue streams from the capture of CO2 and other side streams coming from the manufacturing process.
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The COMPACT PRESS is the latest addition to the high-efficiency pulp washing solutions available from ANDRITZ.
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In further efforts towards maximizing efficiencies of white liquor plants, ANDRITZ has developed LimeDry-H™, a uniquely simplified and ultimately more efficient technology for lime mud feeding. The new system also allows the option for the latest ANDRITZ autonomous white liquor plant solutions for increased autonomous operation.
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ANDRITZ is firmly committed to helping customers reach their sustainability goals as they seek ways to reduce carbon footprint and minimize raw material use. The fiberline and drying islands at pulp mills have enormous potential to reuse each other’s secondary heat by installing technology to capture and transport the excess heat and use it in other process areas, thus lowering the carbon footprint as well as making major savings in energy and raw water usage.
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ANDRITZ has become the market leader in systems for the removal of chlorides and potassium from the kraft recovery cycle, components which often reduce recovery boiler efficiency in terms of fouling or corrosion. Pulp giant Suzano recently started up an Ash ReCrystallization (ARC) chloride removal plant at its Aracruz unit in Brazil. Find out more about the ANDRITZ solutions in the following article.
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Over the past 10 years Klabin has been working virtually non-stop to bring its Puma projects I and II to life in Paraná state, southern Brazil. With the Puma I pulp mill starting up in 2016 and Puma II phase I and phase II starting up in 2021 and mid- 2023 respectively, the company has succeeded in creating an integrated mill that virtually knows no bounds when it comes to pulp, paper, and board qualities, types, grades, and ranges.
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Conservation of resources, reduction of energy consumption, CO2 reduction, closed-loop circular economy - these are all firmly established cornerstones of ANDRITZ's sustainability strategy. Have a look at our article and find out more about how ANDRITZ's R&D specialists explore and develop new technologies to make the valuable resources used in paper production sustainable during unprecedented climate change.
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In the search for maximum safety in recovery boiler operation, ANDRITZ has developed its state-of-the-art Metris Water Leakage Advisor (WLA) to reduce the risk of explosions in the furnace of the boiler. Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorf in Austria is the first mill to receive delivery of the WLA, and has been instrumental in the co-development of the new solution.
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The Eldorado mill has often been in the news since its start-up in 2010. It has broken all sorts of records and has produced many more tons of pulp than it was originally designed for. ANDRITZ was chosen to supply the major part of the process islands. Have a look at the article and find out why the Eldorado mill is so special and what ANDRITZ delivered so it can be so successful.
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There are only a few important overriding goals in paper production. One of the most important is to sell the desired product with the highest profit and using the least amount of resources. Various measures are suitable to get closer to this goal. And for each subject area different solutions are available. This can lead to a high degree of complexity when selecting and deciding on the right solution concept.
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EcoFlow dewatering measurement system optimizes dewatering and vacuum levels in the forming and press sections. It provides maximized sheet dryness after the press section, improved machine runnability and maximum energy efficiency, while providing papermakers with accurate real-time feedback about the dewatering performance along the paper machine.
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A well-designed and operated dewatering and doctoring system is one of the key issues to a well-performing and energy-efficient paper machine. In order to get the full benefits from increased dewatering, an online dewatering monitoring, efficient water discharge and rewet prevention are necessary.
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For most papermakers the optimal positioning of the edge trim shower nozzles is a subject in its own right. In fact, good runnability of a paper machine depends to a significant extent on the problem-free operation of the edge trims. If they work efficiently, this pays off in several ways.
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Do you know that felt conditioning plays a key role in the increased efficiency of your production? On the other hand, if conditioning is either neglected or incorrectly set up, this can lead to premature removal of the clothing. We often notice that this issue does not always receive the attention that it deserves. For this reason, we would like to highlight some recommendations that can help to keep clothing in good shape for as long as possible.
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ANDRITZ wants to supply the safest tissue machines while focusing on developing the most productive machines when it comes to ease of operation. ANDRITZ has gone to great lengths not only to comply with machine safety regulations, but also to go beyond them to ensure that every customer enjoys the highest level of safety in every machine the company supplies.
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Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa is extremely cautious and demanding when it comes to making sure sustainability goals are met in its operations. The company recently embarked on its biggest investment program ever – the Future Energy Project – at its Nettingsdorf mill in Austria. ANDRITZ was chosen to supply key technology in order to achieve its sustainability ambitions.
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ANDRITZ DD-Washer is the hidden gem in the pulp production process, sparkling brightly when it comes to performance in the fiberline. The core principle of the DD-Washer is multi-stage washing taking place in a single washing unit in a rotating drum at even MC-consistency without any intermediate dilution.
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The ANDRITZ CircleToZero program is a global initiative with the goal of achieving zero emissions and zero waste in the pulp and paper production at the same time as creating financial growth for customers by turning unpleasant sidestreams into value added products.
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Corrugated manufacturing is a crucial industry, with a growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Digitalization is vital for this sector, however, since producers face various challenges that can impact the efficiency and profitability of their operations.
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High volatility and extreme prices impose serious challenges for the mill industry. Looking for the best way to handle them, this paper advocates a strategic approach. Because it can reach beyond mere troubleshooting by creating a systemic surplus.
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Are you responsible for the film press or coating unit at your paper machine? If yes, you are for sure struggling with problems coming from the metering rod beds, the rods or other parts installed in that area. We have the solution - promised. Read on!
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No matter which paper or board grade you are producing, the need to be competitive is more essential than ever. The best way to ensure the paper machine’s efficiency, competitiveness and profitability is to raise production with less energy cost.
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A unique, new, roll-side material combination named “NRG” has enabled Heimbach to create the Primoselect range of paper machine forming fabrics, which use less drive and vacuum energy, are kinder to the paper sheet surface, last longer and keep their shape better.
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Why is the cooling of great importance in the energy efficiency of paper mills? While electrical room cooling is one vital aspect of the reliability of the process, you can also save great amount of energy when you run a well-designed cooling system. Pyry Iltanen explains the importance and cost saving of efficient cooling.
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ProJet is a globally operating company with over 30 years experience in designing, manufacturing and supplying innovative High Pressure Cleaning systems for paper machines. Applying a ProJet Cleaning Solution guarantees consistently clean PMC from beginning to end of the usable life, while using a minimum of utility resources.
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StepChange Consulting present their annual industry outlook study. The results are based on participation by 150 Top Decision makers from across the industry globally with a majority from Europe. First introduced during the RISI/Fastmarket Conference in Lisbon.
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Vacuum systems are essential for papermaking as they contribute to dewatering, sheet properties, overall press performance, felt conditioning, and general machine efficiency. Fit-for-purpose vacuum system and efficient doctoring and save-all solutions for forming and press sections are the fundamental base for the good energy efficiency and low cost paper production.
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The paper and board industry is facing many business challenges in the rapidly changing business environment. The rising fibre, energy and raw material costs eat into profits. In addition, there is constant competition for the limited supply of raw materials, making it essential to be able to make quick decisions and find the most profitable portfolio to produce and sell.
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Methanol synthesis based on green hydrogen and CO2 from biomass-based industrial flue gas raises the prospect of a carbon-neutral industrial system. As a fuel for mobility applications and feedstock for the chemical industry, green methanol can decisively drive the defossilization of industry sectors.
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Paper mills have improved the quality and quantity of their goods since they adopted more Industry 4.0 practices and automation. Along with business improvement came cyber risks. Pulp and paper companies must adopt operational (OT) security solutions to monitor and regulate their activity. We work with you to prevent malicious attacks and accidents.
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byteLAKE’s Cognitive Services is a collection of AI models for Industry 4.0: Visual Inspection (products counting, recognition, quality monitoring), and Big Data analytics (finding answers in data). Wet Line Detector is the product’s version customized for the Paper Industry (intelligent cameras monitoring paper production and helping avoid unplanned downtimes).
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The pulp industry is being driven by the markets to become more sustainable and to further reduce adverse impact to the environment in its mill emissions. Reducing, or eliminating, the use of chlorine dioxide will help the industry achieve these goals.