Fitnir Analyzers Inc. has been awarded with supplying its state-of-the-art FT-NIR online analyzer system to Harmac Pacific. A single analyzer and field sampling station system will analyze seven recovery and recaust streams at the Nanaimo, BC mill.
“Harmac’s primary intention for installing FITNIR Online is to stabilize the TTA (Total Titratable Alkali) for more consistent slaker operations and a higher CE (Causticizing Efficiency),” stated Doug Barbour, Production Engineer. “With that, Harmac will see an improvement in white liquor strength and stability, potentially translating to an increase in digester yield.”
Harmac Pacific considered other available liquor analyzer technologies, but a number or key attributes elevated FITNIR’s position to the top, including the technology’s broad acceptance within the pulping industry as well as overall life cycle cost.
