Valmet has received an order from Estonian Cell which will be delivered in two stages, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
In the first stage, Valmet will supply a conversion of the existing bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp plant, which will increase production and reduce steam, fresh water and chemical consumption. In the second stage, Valmet will deliver a slab press and conveyor systems with connecting control system. The new machinery will boost production capacity and make the line more cost-efficient. The second stage will increase the annual production volume.
A project of this size and scope is typically valued at Euro 5-10 million. The start-up is planned for the 2Q 2019.
The BCTMP plant conversion includes a mechanical steam separator, a new washing stage by a screw press with medium consistency pump and a new final washing stage before the flash dryer with heavy duty TwinRoll presses. Reconfiguration and reprogramming of the existing bleaching system with detailed automation engineering is also included. The new slab press is replacing the original slab press, which was a prototype that did not meet stability expectations. Mechanical installation of the slab press is included. Commissioning and start-up supervision are included for both stages.
Estonian Cell's Kunda aspen pulp mill launched production in 2006. The company produces a high quality chemi-thermomechanical aspen pulp that is fully exported to different countries in Europe and Asia.
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