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Mechanical vs. Chemical Pulping: Which One is More Efficient?

In the evolving landscape of pulp production, the debate between mechanical and chemical pulping is far from settled, especially when efficiency is viewed through multiple operational lenses. As mills aim to align production goals with economic and sustainability targets, this piece revisits the fundamentals of each pulping method—mechanical, chemical, and semi-chemical—and evaluates their relative efficiencies in real-world mill scenarios.

Revolutionizing Deckle Management with APS Integration

With rising raw material costs and increasingly stringent environmental regulations, optimizing every stage of production has become crucial for long-term sustainability and profitability. Discover how AI and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools can revolutionize production efficiency, reduce costs, and tackle challenges like rising raw material prices and strict regulations.

Benefits of incorporating AI in Manufacturing Analytics

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation with the aid of integrated business software. These cutting-edge systems are simplifying operations, boosting efficiency, and driving higher profits. This blog focuses on the profound impact of Integrated Business Systems on the manufacturing landscape.

Molded Fiber Products: The Green Choice

With a focus on reducing their carbon footprint and incorporating environmentally sustainable measures, sustainable packaging alternatives are being pursued by industries globally, especially as a substitute to single-use plastic. This blog primarily discusses the viability of Molded Fiber Products (MFPs) as a replacement, and its manufacturing processes.

Process Automation: I/O Peripherals in Edge Computing

In the final part of the series " Process Automation: Edge Computing", the role of I/O peripherals in edge computing devices implemented for process manufacturing purposes has been explained. The I/O peripherals not only function to serve the purpose of user-machine interaction but also support machines to decipher the signals from the process and then provide automated solutions. To gain more context, please read the previous blogs in the series.

Process Automation: Edge Computing Software

The software in edge computing devices is made up of the Board Support Package (BSP), Operating System (OS), and Application. Software updates can be deployed locally or over-the-air, with security measures such as secure boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to ensure the software isn't tampered with. Internet connectivity options include wired internet, WiFi, and cellular modules, with the best option depending on data volume, frequency, and available connectivity in the deployment area.

Process Automation: Edge Computing Hardware

The hardware aspect of robust computing systems is as critical as its software. This is because having optimum hardware not only supports software customizability but also results in high-performance levels of the edge computing system. To know more about edge computing, read the first part of this series, Process Automation: Introduction to Edge Computing.

Process Automation: An Introduction to Edge Computing

From pneumatic controllers to electronic PID controllers, Process Automation has seen various developments since the dawn of industries. With the advent of IoT and AI, it has now become possible to move beyond responsive correction of function in a process.

Processes in Raw Water Treatment

Treating raw water is a dynamic process. Implementing a raw water treatment system that is engineered to accommodate fluctuations in treatment thus goes a long way in avoiding costly replacements/upgrades down the line.

Processes in Boiler Water Treatment

Treating boiler feed water is essential for both high and low-pressure boilers. Ensuring the correct treatment is implemented before problems such as fouling, scaling, and corrosion occurs is very crucial. Implementing the right boiler water treatment program ensures customers in avoiding costly replacements/upgrades down the line.

Processes in Membrane Treatment

‍Membranes are used in water treatment procedures to separate contaminants from water. The characteristics of the membranes are based on contaminant properties such as size, charge, and chemical constitution, amongst others. Processes such as micro-filtration, ultra-filtration, nano-filtration, and reverse osmosis use membranes in the treatment of water.

Kaiznn™ – Deckle Matching Made Easy

To minimize the lead time and maximize the raw material usage, Haber has introduced Kaiznn™, a deckle management software into their portfolio. This blog answers some of the questions that come to mind on Kaiznn™, its functionality as well as the need for pulp & paper industrialists to optimize the process of deckle matching.

Processes in Cooling Water Treatment

The role of cooling towers is crucial in the regulation of industrial processes. Implemented across various industries, these towers are used to remove the heat absorbed by the cooling water circulating in the power plant steam condensers, heat exchangers, and coolers used in the process.

AI in Sugar Processing

With the advent of Industry 4.0, multiple opportunities for process optimization through the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) have arrived in the manufacturing sector. One of the potential beneficiaries of it, the sugar industry has the scope to incorporate AI into multiple stages in the production chain, thereby not just improving the sugar quality, but also the problem-solving efficiency.

Processes in Wastewater Treatment

In modern industrial practices, wastewater as a commodity has now become a potential resource rather than a disposable by-product. If treated efficiently, it can be reused at any stage along the production chain. Not only does it provide a cost-efficient water supply alternative, but it also helps relieve the pressure on freshwater consumption.

Deckle Matching Software: The Next Step

Deckle Matching is a complex process involving devising a solution that achieves maximum production efficiency, minimum trim loss, and quick turnover of orders. The calculations are complex, with multiple variables being considered and real-time dynamic changes being involved. There is also a need to ensure that the solution achieves the best-case scenario for efficiency, loss, and turnover, based on the current market and the production capabilities.

Impact of SaaS on the manufacturing frontier

With innovation at its best, the industry 4.0 revolution has been the main driver. SaaS has improved efficiency, operability, and intercommunication, and the manufacturing sector has been a key beneficiary. Implementation of SaaS arrangements is changing the manufacturing and processing industry.

By-Products of Sugar Production

Sugarcane is primarily processed to produce sugar, however, it results in three key by-products: bagasse, molasses, and filter muds. Each one of these has several uses but what they are most commonly used on depends on what is most desirable in the economical sense.

AI in Beer Brewing

The Beer brewing process is seen as a mix of art and science. While the infusion of AI in the process of brewing can add precision and take care of the scientific side, it allows the brewers to experiment with their recipes and develop the craft of beer brewing.

Ethanol Production from sugarcane: A dilemma

Ramping up ethanol production in India continues to be a dilemma and is challenged by several obstacles. It has both advantages and disadvantages which is slowing down the process of adopting this change.

Sugar Manufacturing Process

Sugar, one of the main ingredients in a common man’s daily diet, is made through a long process involving crushing, clarification and crystallisation. The manufacturing process of sugar has evolved over the years. With new technology it has been made more efficient.

Automation in the pulp and paper industry

The paper industry can derive immense benefits by embracing automation. Proactive players will be able to use automation as a differentiating factor and be the change drivers. The advantage provided by automation will enable them to be globally competitive.

AI Across All Sectors Of The Economy

Artificial intelligence is no longer the future. It is omnipresent. When a new technological advancement applies to all fields, it revolutionizes the way the world functions. AI is one such technology. It can be seen across all sectors of the economy: agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. It has become a driving force to improve efficiency across the economy.

Exploring Water Sustainability Through AI

The contributions of artificial intelligence towards business are well known and are being widely accepted now. The human race has also begun to acknowledge the contribution it can make to society. Artificial Intelligence has been used by many to reach their water and energy sustainability goals. They have identified the scope for innovation in sustainability.

Sustainable Packaging: Need of the Hour

Sustainable packaging is growing fast in the coming days. With consumer awareness and Government regulations driving the change, brands are coming up with innovative packaging solutions to lead the change from the front. Research and development towards eco-friendly packaging is the focus right now.

Paper Manufacturing Process

The process of paper manufacturing in essence is about draining a dilute suspension of fibers through a screen so that they form an interwoven mat. From being handmade to the use of industrial machinery the process has transformed over time. The current process can be described as a 5 step process

Alternatives to Wood Pulp for Paper Making

The pulp can be sourced from different materials, while wood remains the predominantly known source, in public discourse. Most of the producers are open to exploring non-wood alternatives for pulp making.

Methods of Solid Liquid Separation (SLS) in Pulp and Paper Industry

In a pulp and paper manufacturing unit, the solid-liquid separation principle is used at various stages. 3 Major methods used are Dissolved Air Floatation(DAF), Poseidon, and Effluent Treatment.

5 Trends in Packaging Industry During Covid-19 Crisis

We can see the industry is facing increased demands, pressure from rising prices of raw materials, and issues in the distribution network. Some of these trends may fade away, while some may continue to drive the industry.

Waves of Automation

Automation began with a motto to make things simpler and faster, but the scope has been evolving over centuries, and there seems to be much more potential to it.

Greenfield Success: A Story of Accelerating the Growth Trajectory

Greenfield project is one place where HABER comes ahead and helps the customer by providing selective AI solutions and packages all its expertise as a service.

AI in the Post COVID Era

COVID 19 has introduced the new normal, and leaders have been conscious of choosing pathways that will make their businesses resilient to future challenges. AI has emerged as one of the top choices, transcending from a futuristic approach to a must-have.

Lime Mud Dewatering

Large amounts of furnace oil consumption are in the caustic recovery process. Reducing moisture content in lime-mud is an effective way to reduce heat loss. It also saves significantly on furnace-oil consumption. Additionally, the yield of the lime kiln increases along with a reduction in scaling problems, thus improving the overall efficiency of the operations.

Bio Refining : Reducing Energy Consumption in Pulp and Paper Making

High amounts of electrical and mechanical energy are required for fiber modification in a typical fine paper and specialty paper-making operation. Fiber modification is done through refining i.e., mechanical treatment of fibers to develop certain desired paper properties.

Software and Firmware Updates to Installed IIOT devices Over the Air

OTA (over-the-air) stands for a new technological way of delivering software and firmware updates to remotely connected hardware over the internet. This technology eliminates the requirement of physical connection between edge devices to install updates.

Condition-Based Vibration Monitoring to Track System Health

Vibration sensors give insight into conditions within key-assets that might lead to equipment failure, allowing them to head off the need for some major repairs. These sensors are flexible devices, which measure various processes.

Cloud vs On-premise Software for Pulp & Paper

Industries and Organizations today have a constant need to innovate, scale and be flexible to meet the ever-changing needs.

Data Convergence

Data Architectures are becoming complex day by day as the complexity of the data is increasing. The complexity of the data arises from the fact that organizations today, use different data for different applications even if the source of the data remains the same.

Self-Tuning AI

Model Predictive Control (MPC) is a versatile and a widely used for model-based control approaches, which involves an online optimization of the control strategy over a pre-determined predictive receding horizon.

Improving Reusability of Treated Wastewater

Large volumes of water are used in a typical deinking plant. The effluent water streams come with various treatment challenges and significant variability in quality.

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