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Simulation for pulp and paper mills

ANDRITZ AUTOMATION's dynamic simulator, IDEAS, is the simulator of choice for the kraft pulp mill industry, being used by virtually every major pulp line to come on-line in the last decade. IDEAS has been used to help the world’s largest pulp mills achieve start-ups that are faster, smoother, and safer—and more economical. By using IDEAS, these mills have realized hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings.

Simulation Experts
We can model any vendor equipment and are able to communicate with every DCS supplier, so that your operators will train on the same graphics and logic that they will use in the actual plant.

Realistic Process Models
IDEAS has realistic models to accurately represent your process, based on first principles of chemistry and physics. IDEAS includes pulp and paper libraries that enable users to simulate a conventional kraft pulp or paper mill at a macro level of fidelity. IDEAS enables you to test and verify design concepts and process control logic—quickly, and at low cost and low risk.

Smooth Start-up
IDEAS catches hundreds of errors in control logic before start-up, which means your mill achieves products on—or ahead of—schedule.

On-site Implementation
Our personnel include experienced pulp and paper project managers who understand your industry. We travel directly to your site to work with vendors and control suppliers during commissioning.

Risk-Free Training
IDEAS works much the same way as a flight simulator, providing your operators with realistic, hands-on training modules—reducing the risk to both themselves and your equipment. The IDEAS Instructor module allows training to take place in complete safety, without risk to your employees or the environment.

On-going Benefits
Since IDEAS is modular and scaleable in design, many mills continue to use the simulator past start-up for a variety of applications including process design and training of new hires.

Return on Investment
Using IDEAS virtually guarantees that your mill will beat production targets and your projected start-up schedule. In many case, mills have realized a 200% increase in return on investment by harnessing the power of IDEAS.