Case Study: Metsä Fibre achieves better recovery boiler control with Valmet Furnace IR Imaging System

Metsä Fibre improves recovery boiler control with Valmet at a 1.3 million-tonne mill

Metsä Fibre faced a challenge with poor visibility into the smelt bed of its recovery boiler at the Äänekoski bioproduct mill, limiting operators' ability to proactively control the process. To address this, the company implemented the Valmet Furnace IR Imaging System from vendor Valmet.

The solution provided continuous, real-time insight into the furnace and smelt bed, measuring the bed's profile, height, and temperature. Valmet's implementation significantly enhanced process stability and operational awareness for Metsä Fibre, enabling better boiler control, more effective emission management, and the maintenance of safe, efficient, and sustainable production.

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