Paper industry

Slashing thermal demand in fiber-to-paper transformation.

Sector Overview

The sector transforms biomass and recycled fiber into various paper grades through linear, continuous processes. It is characterized by high thermal energy demand during pulping and drying stages. Responsible for approximately 1% of global emissions, digital adoption is progressing slowly, primarily driven by efficiency needs. There are over 12,000 plants worldwide.

Key Drivers

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Funding

Access to EU recovery and decarbonization funds.

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Market Shifts

Rise of packaging-grade paper demand.

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Compliance

Growing ESG and circular economy requirements.

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Energy Transition

Pressure to reduce steam and fossil fuel dependency.

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Energy consumption reduction

Growth

Achieved through high replication across similar assets and clear energy optimization potential.

Potential use cases for OptibatĀ® 7

Use cases

Description

Energy Type

Rationale

Use cases

Refining (Pulping)

Description

Mechanical treatment of fibers to adjust quality

Energy Type

Thermal

Rationale

Continuous, modelable, directly measurable

Use cases

Drying Section (Vacuum)

Description

Removal of water prior to thermal drying

Energy Type

Electrical

Rationale

Energy leverage, continuous, multiple control points

Use cases

Drying Section (Steam)

Description

Evaporation of residual moisture by heated cylinders

Energy Type

Thermal (steam)

Rationale

High load, controllable, optimization ROI

Use cases

Press Section

Description

Mechanical dewatering before drying

Energy Type

Mechanical + Electrical

Rationale

Intermediate control, affects drying performance

How it works

OptibatĀ® 7 learns continuously from real-time data to optimize set-points, maximizing production while autonomously minimizing energy consumption and carbon emissions.

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Return Of Invesment

Data based on OptibatĀ® customers across all industries.

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8% cost reduction