Process Control with Automated Paper Testing using the Technidyne PROFILE/Plus™
In the realm of papermaking, there are many and varied ways to optimize the paper or board product being produced. The advent of computer and digital technology has heralded a revolution in the types of controls that are now possible. High speed sensors can monitor running conditions and produce vast quantities of data, allowing operators to react to changes in process variables, either through direct human intervention, or using closed-loop control.
The Quality Control (QC) laboratory has also been affected by this automation Revolution; however in some parts of the world companies have been slower to recognize the full benefits of automated paper testing. Investment in testing instrumentation and infrastructure varies widely, but most companies have now come to the realization that they cannot afford to ignore this technology, which has been available to them for more than 20 years. One such system is the Technidyne PROFILE/Plus™, an automated paper testing system that can fit easily in the lab, or even in the paper machine control room.
The system is a unique building block approach to automated testing. Each unit is a standalone instrument that can be easily placed in line with other testing instruments to operate as a complete automated testing system. This one of a kind versatility allows mills the flexibility to build an automated test system that can be established over time or all at once. In addition, as their testing needs change, the versatility of the system provides the flexibility to modify the testing sequence or move other tests into or out of the system.
The instrument puts companies in charge of their automated testing program. In today’s ever changing markets, having a testing program that can adapt, is a key element to long term viability. What does PROFILE/Plus™ provide to today’s paper industry? A complete analysis of all relevant properties, quickly and accurately, allowing optimization of processes and products thereby lowering costs and improving profitability. Process control is enhanced with the crucial information that this system can provide.
