Sectoral Technology and Solutions - Pulp & Paper


Axis milling and machining of bespoke components

RPS is precision engineering contractor that offer a wide range of precision engineering services including Prototyping, 3D modelling and machining, CNC 5 Axis Milling & CNC Turning, TIG welding, fabrication, electronics and pneumatics. They have invested in the very latest Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology and are leading providers of CNC machining services - CNC allows RPS to precision turn and mill custom components to within the tightest tolerances, providing quality parts our customers can rely on. RPS are experienced in the design, development and machining of quality custom components for paper converting and slitting machinery.

RPS Precision Engineering

Address: Gateway Business Park, Rossendale, Lancashire, UK
State: UK
National/International: International
โœ† +44 (0) 1706 853800
๐Ÿ“ง mike[at]rps-engineering[dot]co[dot]uk
๐ŸŒ https://www.rps-engineering.co.uk/

Bespoke foam control chemicals for improved performance in all stages of pulp and paper processing

Blackburn Chemicals specialise in foam controls solutions for a diverse range of industries. Their Dispelairยฎ antifoams are used to remove entrained air from within the pulp and surface foam generated during its production. Dispelairยฎ antifoam controls surface foam at the wet end, they can also be used in preparation and application of starch for surface applications. Blackburn offer other chemical products such as paper coatings and products which are able counter problems with deposition and dusting in the dryer section which often lead to downtime.

Blackburn Chemicals Ltd

Address: Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Blackburn, Lancashire, UK
State: UK
National/International: International
โœ† +44 (0) 1254 52222
๐Ÿ“ง https://www[dot]bbchem[dot]co[dot]uk/contact-us/
๐ŸŒ https://www.bbchem.co.uk/industries/paper/

Boiler Conversion: Fluidized bubbling to Spouted bed i.e. Hybrid Nozzle (FBC & AFBC Boilers).

This technology increases steam and power generation, reduce station power consumption and improve combustion efficiency by means of Hybrid Fuel Nozzles in AFBC Boilers.

Resurgent Power Projects Limited

Address: Resurgent Power Projects Limited 484-485, New No.28-30 2nd Floor, Pantheon Plaza, Pantheon Road, Egm
State: Chennai
National/International: National

Boilers

Steamology is developing scalable, modular hydrogen-based technology solutions that have commercially viable potential to replace oil and gas-fired boilers, for industrial sector steam and medium-grade heat users.
Steam is generated using energy stored as compressed hydrogen and oxygen gas in tanks. High pressure superheated steam is used to drive a turbine to do useful work by generating electricity. Renewable Energy is used to power electrolysis to generate the hydrogen and oxygen gas and to compress the gas into storage tanks. This Water to Water closed cycle is emission free producing no carbon or NOX emissions in a repeatable cycle without charging losses.

Steamology

Address: The Boiler House, Unit 19, Dean Hill Park, West Dean, Wiltshire, UK
State: Wiltshire
National/International: International
๐Ÿ“ง info[at]steamology[dot]co[dot]uk
๐ŸŒ https://www.steamology.co.uk/

Combined Heat & power (CHP)

Biomass or biogas based CHP can be used to generate both electricity and heat instead of fossil fuel based electricity on site. This can be also be combined with Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) technology or any other new solutions for decarbonization.

Paper Industry Technical Association (PITA)

Address: PITA, 5 Frecheville Court, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0UF
State: BL9 0UF
National/International: International
โœ† 0300 3020 151/ 0300 3020 161
๐Ÿ“ง info[at]pita[dot]co[dot]uk
๐ŸŒ https://www.pita.org.uk/what-we-do/pita-directory

Custom bearings solutions for Paper and Pulp industry

Schaeffler provides tailor-made bearing technology and services for the paper and pulp industry. The quality bearings are designed for the extremely high demands within the paper machine. Schaeffler also produce monitoring systems which can improve predictive maintenance strategies and reduce failure rates. They offer a wide portfolio of bearing solutions, ranging from high-speed and high-precision bearings with small diameters to large-size bearings several meters wide. Increasingly, the focus here is on smart products and on connecting components.

Schaeffler

Address: Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, Birmingham, Germany/Global
State: Germany
National/International: International
โœ† +44 (0)121 313 5833
๐Ÿ“ง info[dot]uk[at]schaeffler[dot]com
๐ŸŒ https://www.schaeffler.co.uk/en/products-and-solutions/industrial/industry_solutions/raw-materials/p

Digester Heat Recovery System

For the large continuous digester systems, the heat is recovered from extraction liquor flash tanks and the steaming vessel. In mills pulping pine or other resinous softwood, the continuous digester heat recovery system also doubles as the turpentine recovery system. These systems typically will contain a cyclone separator, pressure vacuum relief valve, either single or two stage condensers, and the turpentine decanter and storage tanks. The condensers are falling film shell and tube units with the vapor inside of the tubes and cooling water on the outside.

Lundberg

Address: LDX Solutions | Lundberg ยฎ 8271 154th AVE NE Suite 250,Redmond, WA 98052 USA, +1 (425) 283-5070
State: Redmond
National/International: International
๐Ÿ“ง ย info[at]ldxsolutions[dot]com
๐ŸŒ https://lundbergllc.com/

Digital Applications such as dashboards and for Energy Conservation, Condition Monitoring of Assets

ABB offer libraries and software that enable pulp & paper mills to maximize visibility, reliability, productivity, increase energy efficiency and optimize performance. The solutions include energy and asset management platforms which enable real-time aset performance to be monitored and energy use to be optimised. ABB's bespoke digital solutions can be tailored and co-created with the client.

ABB

Address: 579 Executive Campus Drive, Westerville, OH, USA
State: OH,USA
National/International: International
โœ† +1 (0) 614 818 6300
๐Ÿ“ง https://new[dot]abb[dot]com/contact/form#
๐ŸŒ https://new.abb.com/pulp-paper/abb-in-pulp-and-paper/products/digital-applications

Digitalization

Honeywell's Optivision Manufacturing Execution System (MES) enables paper mills to access real-time data from distributed control systems which provides advantages such as integrating systems, cost controls, data suppory for making better decisions and optimized production plans. It can reduce 5% trimmimg and check efficiency muliple times saving pulp and chemicals.

EnvoPaP

Address: North West House, 119-127 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5PU, UK
State: UK
National/International: International
โœ† +44 20 8050 2725
๐Ÿ“ง hello[at]envopap[dot]com
๐ŸŒ https://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/suppliers/envopap

Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Technology for Water Treatment

DAF is considered very efficient and is widely used in treating white water, TMP filtrates and wastewater for pulp and paper industry. For whitewater treatment, DAF can be used to separate solids/water and recover fibers and clean water which can be reused in the paper and pulping process. In wastewater and filtration application, DAF can also remove suspended fillers, fiber and other sludge.

KWI UK

Address: Units 8/9, Cambrian Business Park, Mold
State: Mold
National/International: International
๐Ÿ“ง https://kwi-uk[dot]com/contact
๐ŸŒ https://kwi-uk.com/applications

Dissolved Air Flotation technology for water treatment

KWI's UK office offer customers a full lifecycle of services for dissolved air flotation, from design concept, laboratory and pilot plant testing, supply, commissioning, to full aftersales support including spare parts, servicing and refurbishment. Their European manufacturing plant is located in Austria UK.
KWI's dissolved air flotation (DAF) technology can be used for whitewater and wastewater processing. Their wastewater and filtration DAFs can also remove suspended fillers, fibre and other sludge - the Megacellยฎ innovative DAF units are a compact solution, robust and easy to operate. DAFs are highly effective and require less energy and chemical consumption than alternative methods.

KWI UK

Address: Units 8/9, Cambrian Business Park, MoldFlintshire, UK/Global
State: UK
National/International: International
โœ† +44 (0) 1352 700 224
๐Ÿ“ง https://kwi-uk[dot]com/contact
๐ŸŒ https://kwi-uk.com/applications

Energy Efficient Technologies Consultancy Services, Maintenance Services. Automation & Flow Control

Valmet is a global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for pulp, board and paper and tissue production industries. Some of Valmet's efficiency-boosting technologies include Industrial Internet solutions, conical refiners, dilution systems and vacuum systems.

Valmet

Address: Keilasatama 5 / PO Box 11FI-02150 ESPOO, Finland
State: Finland
National/International: International
โœ† +358 (0) 10 672 0000
๐Ÿ“ง https://www[dot]valmet[dot]com/tissue/sustainable-production/
๐ŸŒ https://www.valmet.com/about-us/contact-us/contact-form/

FiberCareยฎ

This enzyme is used for fiber modification. It can be integrated into the process with no capex investment. The enzyme provides greater fiber bonding and strength to the fiber resulting in fiber savings leading to improved quality. It also saves energy in the refiner and dryer section and reduce the uasge of chemicals. In addition to these benefits, it also requires less water and no retention aids.

Novozymes

Address: Novozymes A/S, Krogshoejvej 36, 2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark
State: Denmark
National/International: International
โœ† +45 4446 0000
๐ŸŒ https://www.novozymes.com/en/solutions/pulp-paper/fiber-modification

Fuel Switch in Rotary Lime Kiln (Replacement of FO with Biogas)

Lime kiln is used for making calcinations of lime. The primary heat energy used is furnace oil which can be repalced with Bio Gas by means of treatment of foul condensate along with bagasse effluent biologically for generation of bio gas. The foul condensate with Bagasse pith filtrate contains proteins, lipids, carbohydrates undergoes hydrolysis, acidogenesis and methanogenesis. CH4+C02 biogas is produced and it is used in rotary lime kiln.

Enmas Andritz Ltd

Address: Guna Complex, 443, Anna Salai, IV Floor, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600015
State: Chennai
National/International: National
๐Ÿ“ง info[at]15[dot]206[dot]242[dot]49
๐ŸŒ https://www.enmasandritz.in/

Green Liquor Clarifier

Green Liquor clarifier is used in the kraft pulping process to remove impurities from green liquor which is a combination of sodium carbonate and sodium sulphide. The chemicals can be recovered and reused in the pulping process. It improves efficiency of the recovery boiler which includes burning of black liquor to recover chemicals and generate steam. The process reduces the need for producing chemicals from scartch which would otherwise be an energy-intensive process involving the release of carb on dioxide. It reduces waste disposal resulting in lower carbon emissions and enhance overall efficiency of the pulp making process.

Georgia pacific

Address: 133 Peachtree St NE, United States
National/International: International
โœ† ย 1-866-435-5647
๐Ÿ“ง gpxpress[at]gapac[dot]com
๐ŸŒ https://experience.gp.com/stewardship-report/p/7

Industry 4.0 Wireless Energy Solutions

Industry 4.0 Wireless Energy Solutions offering end to end solution, right from LT main panel up to individual machines. While panel-level wireless sensors give an overview of energy consumption at the macro-level, the circuit-level / machine-level wireless sensors monitor energy consumption at each electrical phase (R/Y/B) of a machine. This will help in reducing inefficiencies/ wastages in any system but also machine level breakdowns through predictive maintenance. As the complete solution is wireless, the installation and software integration are executed within minutes and the whole system/ facility can be digitalized in no-time. The clip-on sensors are self-powered (no battery/ electrical source) and maintenance-free.

Centrica

National/International: International
๐Ÿ“ง anand[at]hitechfe[dot]in
๐ŸŒ https://www.centricabusinesssolutions.com/

Infrared technology

Infrared digital cameras such as TI 32 can be used in the paper industries to inspect faults in the electrical equipments such as motors, liquid levels in boilers and other systems, heat loss and leakage through equipments. Infrared digital cameras capture invisible infrared images and convert them into visible images. The cameras can also provide real-time infrared video imaging of temperature variations in the wet paper roll, indicating variation in moisture distribution and hence improving paper quality, strength, printability and convertibility.

EnvoPaP

Address: North West House, 119-127 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5PU, UK
State: UK
National/International: International
โœ† +44 20 8050 2725
๐Ÿ“ง hello[at]envopap[dot]com
๐ŸŒ https://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/suppliers/envopap

Oxygen Delignification and Efficient Screening to Obtain Low Kappa

The use of oxygen-based systems to remove lignin from pulp significantly reduces the biological load (AOX, COD, and BOD) in a pulp mill compared to systems utilizing chlorine. The trade-off in using oxygen delignification in the past has been an increase in fiber damage, and a resulting loss in fiber strength. ANDRITZ has developed and enhanced its oxygen delignification technology to not only efficiently reduce the environmental load, but also maintain pulp quality. ANDRITZ technology provides highly efficient oxygen delignification using one or two reactors, depending upon process requirements. The reactors are pressurized and operate in the medium consistency range.The ANDRITZ process ensures a significant reduction in kappa with low variation (uniform pulp quality). In the ANDRITZ oxygen delignification process, screening is performed after the oxygen stage, prior to washing and bleaching, to increase the wood yield since a considerable fraction of shives is converted into good pulp.

Andritz AG

Address: ANDRITZ GROUP Headquarters Stattegger Strasse 18 8045 Graz
State: Graz
National/International: International
๐ŸŒ https://www.andritz.com/group-en/contact

P-RC APMP (Pre-conditioning Refiner Chemical Alkaline Peroxide Mechanical Pulp) Process

P-RC APMP is an advanced BCTMP technology for the production of high-quality chemi-mechanical pulps from hardwoods and annual plants. This patented, reliable and proven process achieves highest pulp quality at minimum operating cost and lowest environmental impact. The efficient application of alkali (NaOH) in the impregnation stage leads to a significant reduction of specific refining energy. The simultaneous addition of hydrogen peroxide produces high-brightness refined pulp. A separate post-bleaching stage is not needed. This flexible process produces a wide range of superior pulp grades suited for the production of paper products โ€“ from LWC to printing/writing to board and tissue products.

Andritz

Address: ANDRITZ AG ANDRITZ GROUP ( PAPER, FIBER AND RECYCLING DIVISION) Headquarters Stattegger Strasse 18 8
State: Graz
National/International: International
๐Ÿ“ง mech[dot]pulp[at]andritz[dot]com
๐ŸŒ https://www.andritz.com/products-en/group/pulp-and-paper/pulp-production/mechanical-pulp/p-rc-apmp-p

PHA barrier coating

Renewable PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) is a biodegradable polymer used as a barrier coating in paper and paperboard products particularly in the packaging sector. Traditional fossil fuel based plastics can be replaced with renewable PHA as it is considered eco-friendly. Benefits of using renewable PHA include reduced carbon footprint, increased mexhanical strength and durability of the paper such as resisteance to water, grease and oils, enhanced barrier properties such as resistance to moisture and gases, recyclability and sustainability. They have manufactured it in partnership with Danimer Scientific.

Kemira

Address: Energiakatu 4, PO Box 330, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
State: Finland
National/International: International
โœ† +358 10 8611/ +358 10 862 1119
๐ŸŒ https://www.kemira.com/insights/5-key-benefits-of-pha-as-a-barrier-coating-for-renewable-packaging/

Sensor technology

Honeywell equipped Quality-Control-Sensor (QCS) have fast camera sensors, high frequency, and PPI measures uniformity, fiber orientation and paper smoothness. Scanning the paper backa nd forth can detect potential defects. The sensors can also measure dehydration in press parts which will help to reduce excess steam consumption saving energy. The sensors can work in high temperatues without any cooling system and function independently without any auxiliary parts.

EnvoPaP

Address: North West House, 119-127 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5PU, UK
State: UK
National/International: International
โœ† +44 20 8050 2725
๐Ÿ“ง hello[at]envopap[dot]com
๐ŸŒ https://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/suppliers/envopap

Sustainable low friction doctor blades

Doctor blades are used in the drying sections of the board and paper machines to remove water and excess liquids from the paper sheet contributing to faster and uniform drying. Benefits inlude less CO2 emissions, Improved energy efficiency, Less wastage, increased blade lifetime and reduced operation cost.

Valmet

Address: Keilasatama 5/ PO Box 11, FI-02150 Espoo, Finland
State: Finland
National/International: International
โœ† +358 (0)10 672 0000
๐ŸŒ https://www.valmet.com/board-and-paper/services-for-board-and-paper/process-parts/doctoring-products

Transportation fuel

Black liquor can be converted to biogas through gasification method to produce synthetic biofuel. The synthetic gas produced by gasification of black liquor is transformed into sustainable and low carbon fuels such as dimethyl ether (DME) and methanol. First methanol is produced which is then converted to DME through a catalyst reaction. This synthetic biofuel can be used in used in diesel engines due to their high energy efficiency and low carbon emissions. The fuel can also be used to power the pulp mill's own operations.To replace the lost energy due from the black liquor that is converted to fuel, biomass such as branches and tops from the forest are added. The result is a combined process that can produce both pulp and new fuels. This integrated biorefinery is of low cost.

Chemrec

Address: Chemrec AB, Floragatan 10B, 114 31, Stockholm, Sweden
State: Sweden
National/International: International
โœ† 08-440 40 56
๐ŸŒ https://www.inno4sd.net/convert-black-liquor-into-biogas-237

Waterproof paper

Natural enzyme is used to produce waterproof paper instead of conventional chemical reagents. This natural enzyme is also biodegradable and does not harm the environment. It ia an enzymatic treatment that will alter the properties of the paper. This will also lead to energy savings and reduction in chemical usage. This can be added to existing technology.

EnvoPaP

Address: North West House, 119-127 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5PU, UK
State: UK
National/International: International
โœ† +44 20 8050 2725
๐Ÿ“ง hello[at]envopap[dot]com
๐ŸŒ https://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/articles/waterproff-paper-using-natural-enzymes

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