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Published by: ABB Pulp & Paper, 579 Executive Campus Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43082, USA, Tel: +1 614 818 6300, Fax: +1 614 818 6571Editor: Mike Cracraft, mike.cracraft@us.abb.comEditorial team: William Dannelly, Taina Lahtinen, Larry Davis, Eamon Devlin, Ingrid Johanson, Jing Guan, Mathilde Tempesta, Sai Prakash

As we emerge from what has been one of the more challenging globalbusiness environments of a generation,ABB’s Pulp and Paper Business Unitfinds itself as a clear leader among thesuppliers of power and automationsystems to the pulp and paper indus-try. Our commitment to the industryhas not been abated by the challengeswe have all faced. To the contrary, over the last year business and product decisions we initiated arehelping our customers adapt to changing business conditions.

In today’s economy, companies are under more pressure than ever to achieve greater results with fewerresources. ABB is actively helping our customers attain this difficult balance. By focusing on servicing thereal needs of our customers, ABB isenabling them to do exactly that;“Achieve greater results with fewerresources” is one of our most impor-tant customer commitments in the current business environment.

In this edition of Performance-Partner you will find stories about

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William M. DannellyDirector of Marketing andCommunicationsPulp and Paper Business Unitwilliam.m.dannelly@us.abb.com

Customer letter

ABB’s commitment to our installedbase. With our Evolution ThroughEnhancement strategy, ABB is deliver-ing incremental improvements to theinstalled systems of both ABB andthird-party suppliers, allowing systemowners to meet their business objec-tives in an incremental way that givesthem the lowest risk and best ROI.ABB’s Evolution Through Enhancementstrategy is not a system replacement;it is a well thought out plan, allowingsystem owners to adapt new capabili-ties at their own pace, according totheir own needs. We have a featurestory about CPM solutions for ITC’sBhadrachalam, Kovai and Tribeni mills.Another story shows how Stora Enso’sCorenso has upgraded and improvedon a very large portfolio of ABB prod-ucts including QCS measurements and actuators, Drives systems andCPM solutions.

Consideration of the lifecycle impactof products is embedded in our R&Dand product design process. ABB hasnot only pioneered many of today’spower and automation technologies

HPIRABB introduces its new High-Performance Infrared(HPIR) moisture sensor.03

ITCABB helps streamline operationsat ITC in India.06

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Contents

To learn more about any story or product in Performance-Partner, contact your local ABB representative and visitwww.abb.com/pulpandpaper

Articles03 HPIR

ABB, the pioneer in Quality Control Systems, introduces its new High-Performance Infrared (HPIR)moisture sensor.

06 ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers DivisionABB’s latest technology integrates and streamlinesoperations at ITC.

09 Corenso North AmericaCorenso changes product and ABB helps to make asmooth transition.

11 System 800xAABB’s “Evolution Through Enhancement” develops newproducts that allow for incremental adoption, minimum risk and maximum investment protection.

Latest ABB news13 New orders and news from around the world.

for pulp and paper, but maintains atechnology advantage with sustainedinvestment in research and develop-ment. Our R&D strategy continues tobe driven by our customers’ need toimprove performance while minimizingcost. R&D is crucial for a high-techcompany such as ABB, and our invest-ments have paid off with a steadystream of truly innovative technologies.In this edition of PerformancePartneryou can read about the latest suchinnovation, the High-PerformanceInfrared (HPIR) moisture sensor.

ABB can’t meet all of a company’sbusiness challenges alone, but bybeing your long-term partner we canmake a significant contribution throughour existing portfolio of technologies,through our commitment to service,and by focusing our research anddevelopment on finding solutions that will continue to deliver power and productivity for a better world.

CorensoCorenso changes itsdestiny.09

System 800xAABB’s “Evolution Through Enhancement” develops new productsthat allow maximum investment protection.11

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HPIR

HPIRThe High-Performance Infrared moisture sensor is the lateststep in ABB’s 50-plus year history of providing innovation tothe pulp and paper industry.

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HPIR

ith HPIR’s highly precisemoisture measurement,mill operators can confi-dently use CD control

for faster start-ups and grade changes.Papermakers can shift their moisturetargets closer to acceptable qualitylimits, saving energy and reducing fibercosts while remaining within the papergrade’s quality specifications. Precisiondepends heavily on the number ofmeasurements made within each data-box. HPIR sets a new standard for thisprecision by calculating measurements5,000 times per second. The result isless measurement noise per databox.

HPIR also continues the industry-lead-ing accuracy performance of ABBmoisture measurement across the fullrange of a customer’s paper grades.

High resolution for greater insightMoisture streaks in a paper machine’scross direction often indicate there areproblems with felts, wires, coating stations or CD moisture actuators.High resolution moisture measurementresolves these streaks, and can alsohelp system engineers define a betterprocess model for improved CD control performance. The HPIR sensormeasures moisture streaks as narrow

Was 4 mm and displays them clearly on the ABB QCS profile displays andcontour maps.

Broadband performance advantageUntil now, infrared moisture sensorshave been designed to mechanicallyblock the measurement beam at high frequency to suppress backgroundradiation. Known as beam chopping,this method reduces the signal-to-noise ratio by a minimum factor of two. In addition, the chopping frequen-cy places a fundamental Nyquist frequency limit on the measurementbandwidth. HPIR measurement is

Infrared band filters

Input port

50-micron fibers

Electronics

Collector cones

Detectors

Infrared lamp

Gold parabolicreflector

Integrated infraredpyrometer

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HPIR

transmitted through the sheet to provide accurate high-speed measure-ment of percent moisture. The infraredenergy is transmitted to three IndiumGallium Arsenide (InGaAs) channelshoused in a temperature controlledchamber while an algorithm computesthe percent moisture using the threedetected signals and a fourth channelfrom the paper’s infrared Planckianradiation derived from temperaturemeasurement. This algorithm is usedto calculate percent moisture, withoutthe need for a basis weight measure-ment below 350 g/m2 (215 lb/3,000ft2). The measurement is insensitive tosheet temperature, furnish variationsand moisture layering.

The compact optical and electro-mechanical design is robust and inherently stable, ensuring high per-formance even in severe environments.The innovative optical design doublesthe signal to noise ratio of the instru-ment, removing bandwidth constraints

different – it does not chop. Whilemeasuring, HPIR continuously meas-ures and simultaneously compensatesfor background radiation, boosting signal and measurement rate. Thiscombination of high spatial resolutionand high measurement rate ensuresthat HPIR does not miss anything while providing an accurate and precise measurement of transientmoisture features.

Elegant simplicityA more reliable and robust sensordesign means less paper machinedowntime for troubleshooting or swapping sensors. HPIR is air-cooledand has no continuously moving parts.The sensor’s modular design allows forfield replacement of modules, avoidingrepairs at the manufacturer’s shop and eliminating the need to stock acomplete spare sensor.

HPIR simultaneously analyzes multiple wavelengths of infrared energy

imposed by chopping to provide anindustry leading moisture measurementrate.

The Network Platform ServiceWorkstation software monitors the health and performance of theHPIR sensor and provides robust diagnostics.

HPIR features• High bandwidth response for each

wavelength channel (minimum 5,000moisture calculations per second).Each calculation is statistically inde-pendent resulting in precise, highresolution measurement that is notaffected by scan speed or sheetspeed

• Continuous measurement whilescanning with no beam chopping,ensuring optimum signal-to-noiseratio and maximum measurementrate

• High speed, low-noise IndiumGallium Arsenide detector technology

• Efficient optics and continuousmeasurement improve signal-to-noise ratio while unique high-trans-mission fiber optics deliver the samesignal to each channel so that eachchannel is measuring exactly thesame spot on the sheet with minimalsignal loss

• Small measurement spot size (4 mm)• True edge-to-edge measurement

within 1 cm of the edge• Temperature control of detector and

source assemblies (no water-cool-ing), for long life and increased stability

• Built-in heated air wipes normalizethe temperature in the measurementgap, eliminate condensation and pre-vent dust accumulation

• Linear calibration range and excellentinstrument stability minimizes onlinecorrelation for fast startups and long-term results

• Factory pre-calibration for base curveand inter-instrument agreement

• ABB diagnostic tools provide easyset-up and detailed service interface

High-Performance Infrared (HPIR) sensor

The compact optical and electro-mechanical design is robust and inherently stable, ensuring highperformance even in severe environments. The innovative optical design doubles the signal tonoise ratio of the instrument, removing bandwidth constraints imposed by chopping to provide an industry leading moisture measurement rate.

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ITC

New technology integrates and streamlinesoperations at ITCABB’s System 800xA links systems at ITC’s Bhadrachalam mill,while cpmPlus Smart Client collects and monitors critical milldata from three different locations in India.

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ITC

he executive team at ITC’sPaperboards and SpecialtyPapers Division, India’slargest, most technologically

advanced and most eco-friendly paperand paperboards business, has alwaysbeen committed to using technologythat can help them sustain marketleadership. After assessing availableautomation for system integration anddata management, they chose toinvest in ABB products.

At the Bhadrachalam mill, ITC need-ed a complete automation solutionincluding a Distributed Control System(DCS), Quality Control System (QCS)and drives for a new paper machine.Meanwhile, ITC’s Bhadrachalam, Kovaiand Tribeni mills needed a more effec-tive way to manage information.

To meet these challenges, ITCinvested in ABB’s System 800xA DCS,Paper Machine Drive System PMC800

certified and meet strict environmentaland safety regulations. All four millsspecialize in a range of products andtogether produce more than 500,000TPA of paper and paperboard thatmeet stringent quality requirements.

Bhadrachalam is India’s largest integrated pulping and paperboard mill.Bhadrachalam produces paper used inpackaging and graphic applications, aswell as fine printing papers. The millmanufactures pulp made with elemen-tal chlorine free technology, which significantly reduces toxins and createsa greener product that is also brighterand stronger.

ITC’s Kovai mill only manufacturesrecycled boards and has a strong environmental focus. A big part of their environmental commitment: theyrecycle waste paper on-site.

The Tribeni mill specializes in finepapers and tissues. The mill produces

with ACS800 Multi Drive and ACinduction motors, Smart Platform 1200QCS and CD actuators, as well as acpmPlus Smart Client.

World-class paper manufacturingITC is India’s largest coated boardexporter. At its four mills, ITC producesa wide spectrum of packaging, graph-ic, communication, writing, printingand specialty paper. The company is known for using world-class manu-facturing products and methods. ITC products range from pristine food-grade boards to 100% recycledboards.

ITC’s paperboards and specialtypapers business are India’s marketleaders in the paperboards segment,and ITC also has a significant share of the fine papers market.

Each of ITC’s four mills are ISO9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001

TcpmPlus Smart Client utilizes the extended automation capabilities of System 800xA technology to provide intelligent data access and viewing func-tions that assist all levels of personnel in making quick, informed decisions, taking the appropriate action and, as a result, improving performance.

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ITC

ITC: Creatingenduring value inIndia and beyondWith annual sales of USD 6 billion, ITCis one of India’s largest companies –but it’s a world leader for more thanjust its profits.

As one of India’s most respectedcorporations, ITC is widely perceivedas public spirited and patriotic.Chairman Y. C. Deveshwar calls thissource of inspiration, “a commitmentbeyond the market.” He says: “ITCbelieves that its aspiration to createenduring value for the nation providesthe motive force to sustain growingshareholder value. ITC practices thisphilosophy by not only driving each ofits businesses towards internationalcompetitiveness but by also con-sciously contributing to enhancing thecompetitiveness of the larger valuechain of which it is a part.”

ITC is rated by Forbes magazine as one the World’s Best BigCompanies, Asia’s “Fab 50” and theWorld’s Most Reputable Companies;by BusinessWorld as one of India’sMost Respected Companies; and byBusiness Today as one of India’s MostValuable Companies. ITC ranks amongIndia’s “10 Most Valuable (Company)Brands” in a study conducted byBrand Finance and published by theEconomic Times. Business Week alsolisted ITC as one of Asia’s 50 best performing companies.

The company’s diversification philosophy is based on its corporatestrategy of creating multiple ways todrive its growth. All products areanchored in ITC’s core competenciesthat include strong distribution, superi-or brand-building capabilities, effectivesupply chain management and power-ful service skills.

ITC employs over 26,000 people atmore than 60 locations across India,and has more than 3,500,000 share-

opaque papers used in fine printingproducts like religious texts, dictionar-ies, medical grade papers and electri-cal insulation papers.

The Bollaram mill manufactures foodgrade boards and specialty boards.

ITC says their strong customer focusis reflected in their diverse range ofproducts and services, and in the way that they partner with customers. The company’s quality philosophy isheld by employees at all levels andreflected at every production stage.

Integrated automation In 2008, the Bhadrachalam mill startedup a new paper machine to be usedfor producing writing, printing andcopier paper. The mill wanted to inte-grate their drives, DCS and QCS, and they wanted to integrate their oldhardware and sensors with the newQCS. To meet these goals, ITCordered a new System 800xA DCS,QCS and drives.

ABB’s System 800xA is a real-timeautomation and information solutionbased on open technology and the

latest global standards. System 800xAseamlessly integrates every componentof an operation so mill personnel canswiftly access information from anyworkstation connected to the network.With the easily accessible information,operators and managers can predictand react quickly to all the demands of the dynamic papermaking process.The result: gains in efficiency and productivity, and reduced energy use.

System 800xA contributes to higherreturns on assets and reduced totalcost of ownership. The open architec-ture allows third-party applications tobe smoothly integrated, and providesmills with the flexibility to implementfunctions needed today while addingothers as requirements evolve.

First cpmPlus Smart Client in IndiaITC ordered the first cpmPlus SmartClient installed in India for its Bhad-rachalam, Kovai and Tribeni mills.

ITC wanted a centralized monitoringsystem that would gather criticalprocess and production data from thethree mills, which are spread across

India. ITC wanted online data to beeasily accessed by personnel locatedin their head office and their mills. Theyalso wanted data integration with theirSAP system.

The ITC team knew it would bechallenging to integrate data and systems from three separate mills. Andthey also knew seamless informationmanagement from a third-party DCScould also be difficult. The cpmPlusSmart Client met these challenges.

Smart Client provides a true brows-er-based thin client that seamlesslyretrieves data from System 800xA and connects third-party systems.

Smart Client eliminates duplicateengineering and makes data availablein a simplified display that requires no programming. Importantly, bystreamlining data collection andretrieval, Smart Client helps mills lower their overall costs.

With the new ABB automation, theBhadrachalam mill can now completelyintegrate their drives and QCS withtheir DCS. And three ITC mills have abetter way to view and monitor data.

holders. This company vision is cap-tured in its corporate positioning state-ment: “Enduring Value. For the nation.For the Shareholder.”

A company with a conscience, ITC has spearheaded numerous socialand farm forestry programs that helpcreate employment for the rural poor.Several are also a sustainable sourceof high-quality raw material for its busi-ness. More than 100,000 hectares ofplantings underscore ITC’s strongcommitment to sustainable forestry.

ITC’s Paperboards and SpecialtyPapers business has been a pioneer in collecting and recycling consumerwaste from homes, corporations andschools. Committed to clean technolo-gy, ITC is a front-runner in introducingenvironmentally-friendly technologies.The company focuses on being a car-bon-positive, water-positive, zero-solidwaste disposal organization.

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Corenso

Because of changing market conditions, Corenso knew theyhad to rethink their business. The mill’s management teamdecided to switch from fine paper to coreboard production.ABB helped them make a smooth transition – and two yearslater, mill personnel are happy with their decision.

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Corenso

hen Stora Ensoacquired ConsolidatedPapers in 2000, PM12at the Wisconsin

Rapids, WI, mill was a coated finepaper machine. Nowadays, it is theprize asset of Corenso North America,a 100%-owned subsidiary of StoraEnso. It no longer produces fine paperbut has been converted to producecoreboard (core, tube) and grades forthe industrial packaging market. In2002, Corenso North America wasformed as a unit of Finnish-basedCorenso United. Corenso United was a joint venture between Stora Ensoand UPM. Stora later bought outUPM’s shares.

In 2007, Stora Enso sold its NorthAmerican assets to NewPage butCorenso North America was not part of the deal. Corenso North Americanow leases the space it occupies inthe Wisconsin Rapids mill.

At that time, a feasibility study was conducted on converting PM12for coreboard production. In March2008, the final rebuild on BM12 wascomplete.

The mill now produces about 11grade families. A core for coated paperrunning on a modern, high-speedpress has much more demandingproperties than a mailing tube. Designcapacity of BM12 is now 85,000tons/yr and, “That’s where we're headed to,” says Mark Ellis, director of coreboard operations for CorensoNorth America.

Excellent vendor relationship Being a forward looking company,Corenso took giant strides in itsautomation. Ellis believes the machinehas the most comprehensive ABB system in the US with the most pieces in one place.

As well as the new equipment, themill was able to re-use older technolo-gy such as the Smart U-Frame Scan-ner and Smart Calender Profiler. “ABBdetermined what was needed to getthe paper machine up and runningagain with the new, thicker paper,” Ellis adds.

New pieces include the dilution control equipment for the headbox,Air/Water xP moisture profilers, ABB’snewest System 800xA automation system as well as the distributed control and quality control systems.

A drives package was also included.The older dryer drives were integratedwith new digital front end technologyinto a complete paper machine controlsystem. New AC drives were installedon the wet end.

ABB also supplied a CPM:Collaborative Production Managementsolution - a production management system that takes orders, plans trimsand tracks the rolls. Corenso is alsotesting cpmPlus Smart Client, which isa high-level program that looks at allthe paper machine information such as operating and energy data. It alsohas trending capabilities.

Corenso has a service contract with ABB for technical support and to help with any issues that may arisewith the control systems. ABB has personnel on site, both at Corenso and NewPage.

Customers approve“BM12’s product has been very wellreceived in the market,” Ellis says.“The quality is better off BM12. Thetop grades are stronger than the topgrades off BM13. We are the top producer of high-strength coreboard in North America.”

“This is a more a technical productthan people realize,” Ellis says. “There

is a lot of demand on cores for variousend products.”

The mill was able to keep its originalcustomer base and with the increase in production has also expanded itsmarket. And, word of mouth aboutCorenso’s high quality has also led tonew customers asking for its products.“We had a good base because exter-nal clients wanted more and otherswere asking for Corenso’s coreboard,”Ellis explains.

More to doAlthough the mill has come a long way,there is still much to do. Ellis says theyare still in the “learning curve” for themachine although it is already up to800 ft/min. “There are a number ofthings we are looking at. We want toinvest in the business,” Ellis says.

Potential projects include improvingenergy efficiency. For example, in2010, a 300 hp screen motor will bereplaced with a 75 hp unit. Corenso is also looking at reducing water con-sumption as well as improvements tothe slitting section and packaging line.

The packaging line was not touchedin the original project so the mill islooking at increasing automation,including the use of robots, to improveproductivity. The loading bay is alsounder observation to see if the way the finished product is shipped can be made more efficient.

Considering all changes that havehappened at the mill, Ellis says theprojects were “challenging and inter-esting”. However, the team appears to have chosen the right path.

With ABB’s help Corensocreates its own destiny

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System 800xA

ince its introduction in2004, ABB’s ExtendedAutomation System 800xAhas been sold to more

than 6,000 new and existing ABB cus-tomers in a diverse range of industries– from pulp and paper to pharmaceuti-cals. This figure includes new systeminstallations, as well as existing ABBsystem evolutions to 800xA.

Designed from the beginning to act as an integration platform, it hasbeen proven to promote collaboration,improve operator effectiveness,achieve seamless control solutionsand provide flexible evolution pathsthrough integrating diverse, usuallyseparate mill systems, applications,information or fieldbus and controllerplatforms.

The newest version of System800xA, released on July 13, 2010,includes enhancements to improveoverall system performance and usability while significantly reducing itsphysical footprint, promote operator

effectiveness, ease of use and deeperintegration with smart devices andelectrical systems.

Improved operator effectiveness:System 800xA 5.1 includes advancedalarm management capabilities thathelp users implement successful alarmmanagement strategies, as well asproviding operations personnel with better control of responsibility betweencontrol rooms and other operatinglocations. The new release alsoincludes a new Point of Control featurethat improves coordination of opera-tors during critical periods, such asshift change, providing a safer, moresecure operating environment.

Improved engineering and changemanagement: The new releaseincludes multiple engineering improve-ments, such as simplified bulk datahandling when engineering FOUNDA-TION Fieldbus projects, and a new and improved batch procedure editor.

In addition, two new featuresimprove and streamline change man-

agement procedures. The TaskAnalysis Tool lets the user evaluatehow the application will be executedbased on the current task ratesassigned prior to downloading. TheDetailed Difference Report provides a way to easily see changes made incontrol applications and graphics andprovides a report of exactly what hasbeen modified.

Improved performance: Several performance enhancements makeSystem 800xA’s already robust Controland I/O offering even more versatile,flexible and scalable. The latest version includes a new member of the AC800M controller family, thePM891, which has three times theclock speed (450 Mhz) and four timesthe memory of its predecessor.

Reduced footprint: The latest versionof System 800xA reduces the physicalnumber of PCs required by as much as75%. This significantly reduced foot-print also reduces energy consumptionand maintenance requirements. In

System 800xA:Commitment to the futureABB has an established history of“Evolution Through Enhancement”, developing new products in a way that allows for incremental adoption, minimum risk to operations and maximum investment protection.

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addition, improvements made toSystem 800xA’s FOUNDATIONFieldbus architecture have greatlyreduced the infrastructure requirementsfor its High Speed Ethernet (HSE) network approach, increasing the number of devices that can be con-nected to one node by 400%.

Enhanced maintainability: Thenewest version of System 800xAincludes a System AdministrationConsole and a Security Update Tool to help keep the system runningsecurely and at an optimum level.

Improved connectivity: The System800xA portfolio of communicationinterfaces has been enhanced to helpusers further leverage its powerful integration capabilities. These includenew communication interfaces for PROFINET, DeviceNet, andWirelessHART. System 800xA’s FOUNDATION Fieldbus interfaces also now support EDDL.

To provide even deeper and widerintegration with electrical systems,

System 800xA’s IEC61850 Com- munications Interface capability hasbeen enhanced by increasing the num-ber of supported Intelligent ElectricalDevices (IEDs) per communicationinterface card and by improving alarm and event support.

By integrating power and processsystems, customers optimize thedesign and performance of their elec-trical and automation systems. Theyalso see additional benefits in reducedmaintenance, engineering and overalllifecycle costs. According to ARC, typical savings can result in a 20%reduction in CAPEX (capital expendi-tures) and OPEX (operating expendi-tures) by integrating these two, usuallyseparate, automation infrastructures.

ABB’s groundbreaking ExtendedAutomation System 800xA is an evolv-ing structure that has a continuous lifecycle, and with correct maintenanceand upgrades can provide its userswith the highest possible benefit at the lowest risk.

Along with ensuring high reliability,keeping an industrial automation system up to date will allow the user to easily take advantage of new andadvanced technologies without havingto exchange the complete system.

From a product point of view, thisstrategy is business as usual at ABB.Its pledge of Evolution ThroughEnhancement has extended the lifeand the return-on-investment ofinstalled System 800xA systems. From the world’s largest pulp mills tosmall single machine paper companies,System 800xA has proven that it candeliver results.

System 800xA is more than just technology. It provides papermakerswith the tools to do a better job. As a manager, engineer, operator or maintenance person in a pulp, paperor tissue mill, you will benefit from aninvestment in ABB’s System 800xA,now and in the future.

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Major papermaking orders

Major papermakingordersChinaABB secured the first Direct Driveorder in China from Sun Paper. Theorder included paper machine drivesystems, plus drive systems for twosupercalenders and two winders.

ABB won an order from Sun Paperto supply wet-end chemicals systems,batch coating color, sizing starchpreparation and coating plant effluenttreatment by ultrafiltration.

Baiyun Paper Company’s Baiyunmill, owned by Henan InvestmentGroup, awarded ABB with an order forautomation and drives to be installedon its new paper machine.

ABB won an extensive order fromShougang (Chenming) Meilun. Themill purchased four Network PlatformNP1200s with Basis Weight, HemiPlusMoisture, Optical Caliper and Ash,Color sensors for their PM6; twoNetwork Platform NP1200s with Glossand Optical Caliper sensors for twosupercalenders; and a NetworkPlatform NP1200 with Basis Weightand HemiPlus Moisture sensors.

Chemical Delivery Systems has beenawarded a contract for the engineer-ing, procurement and commissioningof wet-end chemical batch preparationand delivery systems, and a surfacesizing preparation and feeding station,from Zhumadianshi Baiyun PaperCo. Ltd., in Hunan Province.

ColumbiaABB achieved a win at Propal whenthe company ordered its second ABBWeb Inspection System, including four2k cameras with LED transmission and ABS.

GermanyABB secured a key order for a WebInspection System from NiederauerMuhl. The purchase includes electrifi-cation, drives, QCS, DCS and installa-tion.

IndiaABB achieved an order from MuraliIndustries. The purchase includes a

Network Platform NP700 with BasisWeight, HemiPlus Moisture and GTCaliper sensors for their PM1 and PM3.

IndonesiaABB won an order from PT FajarSurya Wisesa Tbk to supply surfacesizing chemical preparation and feed-ing systems, QCS and DCS, for theirPM5.

APP Pindo Deli awarded ABB withan order for their PM8 that includesnine 2k cameras with LED transmissionand IJM.

ItalyGuachino ordered their first WebInspection System. The system willhave six 2k cameras and LED trans-mission.

ABB won an order from BurgoDuino for 10 2k cameras with halogentransmission and ABS. The cameraswill be installed on PM2.

KoreaABB won a significant order fromHansol JangHang for automation fortheir CM2. The system has 14+14 4kcameras for top and bottom sidestreak measurement with reflectionLED illumination. Also included in theorder: two Network Platform NP1200with Basis Weight, HemiPlus Moisture,Coat Weight xP sensors, threeupgrades from Smart Platform toNetwork Platform, QCS and PMDrives.

Kukil Paper awarded ABB with anorder for combined reflection transmis-sion measurement for their PM2. Thenew system has two 4k cameras.

MexicoABB won an order to engineer, deliverand commission the electrical systemsfor a new tissue production line atSCA. The delivery includes control and monitoring systems for power distribution, new generation MotorControl Centers, frequency convertersand high efficiency motors as well as a complete paper machine sectionaldrives system.

NorwayABB won an order from Södra Cell’s

Tofte pulp mill to deliver an IEC 61850that will be integrated with the mill’sexisting System 800xA.

PhilippinesABB Singapore won a USD 2.5 millionelectrification order from Schweitzer-Maudit International Inc. for the com-pany’s greenfield RTL mill at Batangas.The delivery includes 34.5 Kv AISSwitchgear, 2MVA ONAN transformers,LV MCCs, 19 Softstarters and LVMotors.

PolandMondi Swiecie awarded ABB with anorder for QCS800xA and DCS for theirPM2. The delivery includes NetworkPlatform NP1200 with sensors forbasis weight, moisture and caliper and DCS for approximately 100 loops.

SwedenABB secured an order to deliver acomplete upgrade of the switchgear,drives and motors for Södra CellMorrum’s System 800xA.

Billerud Gruvön awarded ABB withan order for pulp boiler instrumentationand an upgrade for their System800xA. The project includes con-trollers, operator stations, process I/O,configuration, FAT, startup and training.

SwitzerlandABB won an order for drives fromSappi Biberist.

ThailandThai Paper Corp. placed an order fora new Web Inspection System for theirPM5 with five 2k cameras with trans-mission LED light and Ink Jet marker.

United StatesABB won an order from GP Crossetto replace an existing web inspectionsystem on their coated board machine.The order includes three measurementbeams, two bottom side and one top side.

Good references from US andCanadian papermakers won ABB anorder from Domtar Rothschild for aWeb Inspection System with six 2kcamera system and LED transmissionfor their fine paper machine.

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Notes of interest

ABB takes Houstonby stormAttendees are hailing this year’s ABBAutomation & Power World, held May 18–20 at the George R. BrownConvention Center in Houston, Texas,as the best yet. Attendance exceededexpectations and the show attracted a record number of participants.Automation & Power World was acomprehensive users conference and exhibition that showcased ABB’sextensive automation and power offer-ings and expertise under one roof.

Automation & Power World attracted over 4,000 attendees from47 countries. Most people attendingABB Automation & Power World gaveABB staff an excellent opportunity tointeract with our process and powercustomers and to show them the full“Power of Integration.”

The Control Systems booth wasbusy every day as customers stoppedby to see the new features of System800xA, cpmPlus Smart Client and oursafety solutions. A new, more powerfulAC800M controller was on display,along with new wireless equipmentfrom P&F and ABB.

The new Control Systems Support for Life Pavilion was also popular.Customers visiting this booth learnedabout ABB offerings including front end engineering studies; project imple-mentation; field service, parts andrepair; training; remote enabled services; consulting; optimization services; Automation Sentinel and evolution services.

ABB launches the new High- PerformanceInfrared SensorThe Zellcheming Expo, June 29–July 1,2010 in Wiesbaden, is the leadingannual event of the pulp and paperindustry in Europe.

In recent years, ABB has alwayspresented something new at Zel-lcheming and this year ABB’s QCSMarketing Manager Eamon Devlinintroduced the new High-PerformanceInfrared (HPIR) moisture sensor for theQCS800xA Quality Control System.

The new HPIR, a replacement forABB’s popular HemiPlus moisture sensor, is designed to improve the performance of both new and existingABB QCS systems.

“The HPIR sensor gives papermak-ers tighter CD control, and faster start-ups and grade changes,” says DeclanByrne, Head of Sales and Marketing,ABB Ltd. Quality Control Systems.“Papermakers can shift their moisturetargets so they are closer to their quality limits, which helps them saveon energy and fiber costs.”

In recent years, it was mentionedthat ABB has always presented some-thing new in Zellcheming. The innova-tive path the company takes was confirmed by ABB’s Paul Goss, Sales Manager Central Europe PaperSystems, “The industry will hear moreof us in the coming months! The nextnovelty will probably be in the fieldactuators and program developmentsystems.”

Automation WorldChina showcasesABB’s latest prod-ucts Automation World China, held fromMay 11–13 in Shanghai, was thebiggest customer event for ABB inChina this year. Opening with thetheme of “Smart Technologies andEnergy Efficiency”, the trade show illustrated how ABB is a market leaderthat brings customers sustainable benefits in energy efficiency, productquality and productivity.

Automation World China began with an opening forum, 87 seminars, a comprehensive technology and product exhibit, and a gala dinner.Over 1,700 participants attended thisthree-day event.

ABB Group Chairman Hubertus Von Gruenberg attended AutomationWorld China along with three ABB division heads. ABB’s executive partici-pation was an important factor inattracting top level management fromthe customer side, plus a major moti-vation for ABB employees.

One of the reasons why AutomationWorld China was so successful forABB is that local ABB divisions com-bined in a joint effort to present the full automation and power capabilitiesof solutions, products and service.

The show’s target audiences weretop and mid-level paper industry executives, key technical and sourcing personnel, channel partnerrepresentatives, government officialsand scientists.

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Should you expect support 25 years later?

Absolutely.