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Higher-level central control boosts hydropower production

PVO-Vesivoima operates its hydropower plants in Finland more efficiently thanks to a Valmet DNA SCADA central control system. A vast amount of data from the process and external sources enables the company to meet future challenges.

Ahto – Escorting LNG vessels with professionalism

Arctia Karhu has several harbour icebreakers in the Finnish coastal waters. One of them is the harbor icebreaker Ahto. It is involved in supporting icy navigation and working as a tugboat to help LNG vessels get safely to the port. The operating process in the vessel is controlled using the Valmet DNA automation system.

Corrugator productivity leap in PJSC Kyiv with Valmet IQ

The PJSC Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill in Obukhov, Ukraine, recently installed a Valmet IQ quality control system to the corrugator. The target was to improve the quality of the corrugated board to increase package plant productivity and profitability. “The hopes were justified, the system fully meets our requirements,” says Sergey Metelev, chief technologist.

See the flame!

A new lime kiln rebuild, part of a recent extensive paper machine grade conversion at the Stora Enso Oulu Mill in Finland, included a Valmet Visible Thermal Imaging System.

Good things come in threes

In March 2021, VPK Paper's Oudegem mill in Belgium successfully started up a new Valmet IQ quality control system on PM7. With this installation to replace an aging system that was at end-of-life, Valmet has now replaced the quality control systems (QCS) on all three machines in Oudegem.

Fossil fuels replaced, CO2 emissions halved

Lounavoima’s new waste-to-energy plant produces district heat and electricity from waste in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way in Salo, Finland. Valmet’s modern automation technology together with advanced monitoring and reporting solutions ensure smooth processes.

Managing ship automation is like art

One of the world’s largest luxury cruise ships “Symphony of the Seas” from Royal Caribbean International is equipped with Valmet’s automation system. The vessel itself offers a lot of enjoyable experiences – among other things, the vessel boasts 13,347 pieces of artwork on board.

Re-inventing automation UX on board

Valmet's extensive knowledge of marine processes has helped bring marine automation to a whole new level. The web-based Valmet DNA Automation System improves user experience with innovative features.

Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency

Asia Symbol’s paper machine PM13 was successfully started up on March 27, 2022, with a machine speed of 1500 m/min. The production line is equipped with an extensive scope of automation systems and flow control solutions. After 4 months of operation, the speed has reached 1610 m/min – a new record.

Optimized asset performance and emission control via centralized monitoring

Valmet’s centralized remote monitoring and advanced data management solutions support Adven’s reliable and sustainable power generation by improving operational efficiency and emissions control.