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Global Challenges for Paper Industry: BASF's Cost-Optimisation Strategies

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This write-up focuses on reduction of total costs of operation through enhancement of paper machine runnability and paper formulation sustainability. Some of the key driving actions in this context involve substitution of higher-cost fibre sources by lower-cost fibre sources, optimisation of coating formulation and improvement of the production output of......
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A positive step for achieving zero discharge and closed water circulation system to replace machine showers fresh water with paper machine back water

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This write-up presents the constant efforts made by Krofta Engineering Limited, India, to reduce fresh water consumption in paper machine showers with a machine called Sedicell and a spray filter that gives clarified water of clarity less than 50 microns, replacing fresh water consumption in paper machine showers and pulp......
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CEPI'S TWO TEAM PROJECT Developing Breakthrough Innovations

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The European pulp and paper industry successfully concluded its 15th European Paper Week in November 2013 in Brussels focusing on sustainability and innovation in the industry under the theme “Reinventing Growth”. Within that context the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) presented its 6th sustainability report and the Two Team......
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A New Way to Clean Dryer Fabrics – The ECOfficiency™ Concept

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Simon Taurer* Paper industry is no exception and is under continuous pressure of increment in costs of raw material and energy. Evolution of efficient production procedures, environmental friendly manufacturing methods, keeps our industry growing. Mills are forced to use recycled fibres, add more fillers that are cheaper replacement of fibre......
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Wires & Fabriks Limited: A Step Ahead

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Paper machine clothing (PMC) plays an important role in paper-making. To gather the latest information about PMC products and value-added services, the Paper Mart team spoke with Mr. Alok Maheshwari, Senior Manager –Technical Services, Wires & Fabriks (S.A.) Limited – a knowledgeable paper-maker with more than 20 years of experience......
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BioSens: Quick BOD measuring system

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Need for BOD analysis Waste water has constituents such as pathogens (bacteria, virus), organic particles (feces, food, hair), organic material (urea, fruit sugars), inorganic material (ammonia, hydrogen sulfide) – all of which are bio-degradable in nature. Also, there are certain constituents such as emulsions and pharmaceuticals that are partially degradable.......
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Rod metering: state of the art

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////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Mr. R. Knop & Mr. D. Schepers* In present scenario rod metering systems are the preferred metering systems in the paper and cardboard industry for the use: – in film presses for surface sizing, pigment coating and coating – in conventional applicator systems for pre-coating and back side coating......
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Headbox reconditioning yields 30% better dry weight profiles at ITC Bhadrachalam

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Small things really do make a big difference. For example, the right headbox adjustments and careful cleaning alone can significantly improve the overall performance of a production line. ITC, Bhadrachalam learned this lesson firsthand after the headbox of its BM 1 was thoroughly tested and reconditioned. Bhadrachalam Unit, part of......
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ASRS: The ultimate storage solution

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Many small and medium paper mills continue to manage the paper storage systems with traditional floor storage methods. Initially all mills were comfortable with manual storage system. However, when mills expanded to increase production capacities with greater product mix, most mills fail to re-look at the godown storage and dispatch......
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OptiConcept M: Setting new standards for Paper and Board making

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///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Marika Mattila, Metso Economy of total investment, personnel safety, easy machine usability and reduction of environmental load – these were the key targets guiding the development work of a wide group of experts responsible for Metso’s novel full-scope paper and board making concept, OptiConcept M. OptiConcept M represents a new......