Andritz to reconfigure TMP bleach plant for Kruger Trois-Rivières

Photo: Andrizt
Photo: Andrizt

Andritz has received an order from Kruger’s Trois-Rivières Mill, located in Québec, Canada, for a major reconfiguration of their TMP (thermo-mechanical pulp) peroxide bleach plant. Start-up is scheduled for the final quarter of 2018.

The scope of supply includes:

* Delivery of new ANDRITZ components: HC mixer, HC bleach tower discharge system, two MC pumps

* One reconditioned pulp screw press

* Upgrade of two existing twin wire presses to achieve a higher production rate

* Modification of one existing ANDRITZ twin wire press to move the drive to the other side

* Basic engineering, erection supervision, as well as commissioning and start-up assistance are also part of the ANDRITZ scope.