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Visible imaging system for lime kilns in pulp mills
process monitoring for pulp mills, has been launched by Valmet. Combining the camera
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temperature information with process controls enables an improvement in combustion optimisation and reburned lime quality, and reduces emissions. The system also allows visual
evaluation of flame shape, size, and temperature profile. Reduced maintenance costs and better visibility during start-up and full load conditions can also be achieved.
The Visible Thermal Imaging
System is a rugged, air-cooled, HD visible camera paired with a high- resolution thermal sensor for real- time measurements. Designed for comprehensive observation and analysis of kiln environments, the camera system is said to provide
Visible Thermal Imaging System, which provides the highest- quality lime kiln
Engineered for durability – Valmet’ thermal imaging system for kilns Valmet’s systems are engineered
unparalleled image quality from start-up to full load conditions. Rodeo Winchell, automation
product manager at Valmet, says: “There has been a very positive and enthusiastic use of this camera system during the initial pilot cases, especially in observing and tuning the kiln burner flame during operation and start-up. It is exciting to see such an active customer engagement in using the camera features to monitor and improve their processes.”
for durability and longevity inside hot, dusty environments, providing a low-maintenance answer to many complex process challenges. Optional automatic retraction hardware protects the camera from overheating in the cooling air loss. Digital- only data transmission improves the reliability of video streams, eliminating unwanted noise or image signal degradation. The Visible Thermal Viewer
software combines the HD visible image with a high-resolution thermal sensor array. With up to eight customised regions of interest for calculating temperature, users have full control over their data. Coupled with a user-friendly interface, it is simple to record images, view historical data trends, and configure temperature threshold alerts. More information from www.
valmet.com/kilncamera
ABB supports automation skills centre in South Africa
Expertise in pulp and paper automation and software is being donated by ABB to the Sappi Skills Centre, based at Umkomaas in South Africa. The Skills Centre, established by Sappi in 2018 to equip local youth with the basic technical skills to prepare them for meaningful employment, is close to Sappi’s Saiccor Mill, the largest single site dedicated to dissolving wood pulp. An automation training system
will comprise Ability System 800xA distributed control system (DCS), and include a fully functional 800xA DCS, as well as field
“Skills development will lead
to safer operations and higher productivity as well as providing the local community with greater employment opportunities,” said John Manuell, local business line manager for South Africa at ABB Process Industries. Krish Naidu, general manager
Sappi’s Saiccor Mill in South Africa
instruments, I/O cabinets and IT equipment. The ABB contribution to this
system includes licensing for ABB Pulp and Paper Libraries and Field Information Manager as well as
a training cabinet. ABB will also assist with design, engineering and configuration of the system and provision the basic simulation software and automation training services.
at the Saiccor Mill, added, “Our goal with the Sappi Skills Centre is to develop a learning campus that empowers the Umkomaas community with skills that will enable them to find meaningful employment or build their own enterprises.”
January/February 2020
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