Södra Cell deepens collaboration with ABB by ordering advanced process control system for pulp production
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- ABB has won an order from Södra Cell to implement optimization control that will help Sweden’s largest forest-owner association and leading pulp manufacturer reach new levels of efficiency
- Project at the Värö mill bleach plant is the next step in the customer’s ambition to drive its digital transformation in the pulp and paper industry
- ABB solution to help prioritize crucial operational processes in the bleach plant based on data-driven decisions
ABB has won an order from Södra Cell to implement optimization control for the pulp and paper manufacturer's mill in Värö, Sweden. The project builds on the strategic partnership between ABB and Södra Cell, with the ambition to develop new levels of efficiency, engagement and digitalization for the producer’s operations. Södra Cell currently owns some of the world's most modern and high-tech pulp mills, and the ambition is to operate the mills even more efficient and sustainable.
The delivery from ABB includes extended functionality for the ABB AbilityTM System 800xA® distributed control system (DCS) through the implementation of advanced process control (APC) for the bleaching process at the Södra Cell mill in Värö. The solution has previously been successfully implemented at Södra Cell’s pulp mill in Mönsterås, Sweden, where digesters and bleach controls have been optimized resulting in improved process stability and reduced resource consumption.
“We look forward to be working with ABB again and we expect the same good cooperation and results as during the implementation of the three APC controls at our sister mill in Mönsterås, Sweden,” said Marie Boman, Södra Cell’s project manager at the mill in Värö. “We see strength in being able to take advantage of the experience and knowledge that exists from previous installations.”
The APC implementation includes close collaboration with the operations and process departments at the mill in Värö. The ABB team of experts perform operational and process analysis, development and verification of models, implementation in the control system as well as training and handover to the operating organization. The delivery is planned to be commissioned in the spring/summer of 2024.
“We are proud that Södra Cell has chosen to continue and deepen our collaboration where this project exemplifies our commitment to advancing the pulp and paper industry through innovative solutions,” said Martin Björnmalm, Local Business Line Manager Pulp and Paper. “The integration of our advanced process control system at the Värö mill is set to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability, marking a significant step in our ongoing collaboration.”
ABB has provided automation expertise and technologies to better predict process outcomes.
