Overview
For years, a large pulp operation struggled with process instability that forced operators into constant manual intervention. Two unreliable digesters became a major bottleneck, limiting production despite strong demand. Instrument drift, inconsistent valve performance, and ineffective control loops eroded trust in automation—turning what should have been a controlled process into ongoing firefighting.
By restoring foundational reliability—repairing and upgrading instrumentation, improving valve performance, and retuning loops with Entech Toolkit Software in combination with Emerson technologies—the operation rebuilt stable, predictable control. Variability dropped, manual intervention declined, and operators regained confidence in automated systems. This transformation led to more stable digester performance, reduced Kappa variability, improved efficiency, and ultimately eliminated the bottleneck—unlocking capacity and delivering an 8% increase in overall value and $34M in estimated annual savings.
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