Inline freeness transmitter
- 1. THE INLINE FREENESS TRANSMITTER FOR REAL-TIME REFINER CONTROL Dick Lamb and Markku Mustonen Conmark Systems Inc, Atlanta GA Define Measure Analyze Improve Control
- 2. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control SINGLE PROBE FREENESS MEASUREMENT Satron VCF Freeness Transmitter
- 3. TECHNOLOGY Define Measure Analyze Improve Control • Two channel multi-wave length measurement • LED-based strobe measurement technique to measure freeness and consistency in the same probe • Built-in signal drift compensation • High-frequency measurement; 10 times a second • High end electro-optical components up to 140 Celsius • Sapphire process lens, 7mm • Location of optics provides high signal-to-noise ratio • Unique measuring probe designed for easy removal from process • Hot tap installation option • Installation after pump or refiner leads to shorter lag and better control • Other channel LED lights can be used to address second application • Longer reliability and less regular maintenance due to no moving parts on sensor
- 4. INSTALLATION Define Measure Analyze Improve Control
- 5. FREENESS CONTROL Define Measure Analyze Improve Control
- 6. 100% RECYCLE STOCK FREENESS Define Measure Analyze Improve Control 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 LAB SENSOR
- 7. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control LINERBOARD FREENESS 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Freeness Lab Value Sensor
- 8. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control FREENESS TRANSMITTER MONITORING REFINER
- 9. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 500.000 550.000 600.000 650.000 700.000 750.000 800.000 FREENESS and TOTAL REFINING Freeness Total Refining Correlation 0.7 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 500.000 550.000 600.000 650.000 700.000 750.000 800.000 FREENESS and TOTAL REFINING Freeness Total Refining Correlation 32 hours FREENESS WITH TOTAL REFINING