Valmet Retention Measurement

The ultimate wet end sensor for paper, board and tissue machines

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 Valmet’s proven way to stabilize wet end

An online measurement
you can trust
The new Valmet Retention Measure-
ment is a fifth-generation sensor for
the continuous measurement of total
and true ash consistencies. Valmet
was the first with wet end retention
control more than thirty years ago
and now has a wealth of experience in
perfecting the optimum measurement
principles and control strategies. The
multiple wavelength optical measure-
ment can handle even the most com-
plex furnishes, providing a real-time
picture of true wet end conditions.
It is able to measure consistencies in
a wide range, up to 2% of total and
1% ash consistencies. For closed loop
control, individual sensors are needed
to provide continuous measurement
information from headbox and white-
water flows. Pre-calibration models
for various pulp types now make it
possible to secure valid measurement
results from day one with the ability
to store up to 8 different models for
smooth grade changes.
• Immediate response to process
changes
• Fast identification and localization
of process problems use with Valmet process sensors. The
• Faster chemical trials sensor features comprehensive diag-
• More process information with less nostics, data storage capabilities and
laboratory work variety of communication protocols
• Enables accurate chemical dosage with Valmet Industrial Internet ca-
controls pabilities to enhance performance as
well as access local or remote support.
Secured lifecycle • Upgrade kits for existing users
The redesigned optics and electron- • Water calibration values measured
ics are also available to existing users and checked during every flushing
with upgrades to extend the useful sequence
lifecycle of earlier third generation • Robust design
Valmet Retention Measurement • Service tools based on Failure
sensors. This includes easier commis- Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
sioning and operation with the Val- • The online design makes it
met Bridge user interface, a 7’’ touch independent from turbulence or Valmet
screen control platform designed for laminar flow in pipe Bridge

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User friendly and fast calibration with new enhanced Valmet calibration tool
The Valmet Retention Measurement
has been designed for harsh process
environments and meets the perfor-
mance needs of modern mill quality
systems. Excellent measurement reli-
ability, accuracy and high uptime are
ensured with system self-diagnostics
plus fast calibration and tailored clea-
ning even with chemicals if needed.
• Measures total (fiber & fines) and
ash (filler) consistencies
• Automatic self-diagnostic and
cleaning
• Intuitive user interface (Valmet
Bridge) and calibration tool
Stabilizing wet end with
Valmet retention control
Reducing white water and headbox
consistency variations together with
accurate retention and ash control
pays dividends in record machine
• Work safe! Easy and representative
laboratory samples from analyzer
• Fast commissioning and easy
upkeeping
• Industrial Internet applications
compatible
Reliable and accurate
results enable retention
and filler controls
Control packages for the wet end that
fully utilize Valmet Retention Measu-
rement capabilities include the Valmet
Stand-Alone Retention Control as
well as integrated applications for Val-
speeds, better runnability, and fewer
web defects with stable paper quality.
White water consistency stabilization
by using Valmet Retention Measure-
ment on hundreds of paper, board,
and tissue machines worldwide have
met DNA process control and Valmet
IQ quality control systems. Stabilized
wet end operation is achieved with
Valmet’s well proven white-water con-
sistency and breaktime headbox ash
control in use on hundreds of paper
and board machines worldwide.
• Stabilized wet end operation
• Improved machine direction
quality
• Fewer wet end breaks
• Savings in chemicals and drying
steam
• Better control of grade changes and
start-ups
• Higher productivity
repeatedly shown improvements in
paper quality accompanied by faster
startups and grade changes and by
dramatic reductions in the frequency
of web breaks.
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Reduced breaks
An unstable wet end exacts a higher
cost from a paper machine operation
than merely sheet quality variations.
This means a major effect on machine
efficiency breaks occurs at the weak-
est point, it is not the average value
of stock consistency and ash content
but the extreme values (weakest
points) that adversely affect runnabil-
ity. Stabilizing wet end consistencies
and sheet ash content move these
extremes away from the danger zone Valmet retention control: reduction of breaks
to provide quality improvements and
runnability gains.

Breaktime ash controls

Ash content can be controlled with
continuous quality target-oriented
feedback from web scanning mea-
surements. During breaks when no
scanner signals are available, control
of the filler can be achieved with the
headbox ash measurement to avoid a
buildup of filler in the short circula-
tion and ensure that the paper ash
is on target after the break. Valmet’s
extensive experience in the wet end
can provide immediate results on
your paper machine.

White water consistency and breaktime headbox ash consistency control

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