The Smart FlowScanner is a complete measurement solution for wood chips. in large industrial processes such as pulp, paper and bioenergy. It's the only instrument built to accurately measure the key parameters, such as moisture, weight and foreign objects, of all wood chips. Accurate wood chip flow mass and moisture measurements are essential when optimizing pulp mill and especially pulp cooking process.
Until recently, there has not been accurate way to measure the amount and properties of a wood chip raw material that is fed into the pulp-mill process. The patented dual X-ray technology reveals in an undefeated accuracy and in real-time a range of data about the organic material on the belt such as moisture, dry mass flow, weight and foreign objects. FlowScanner measurements are forwarded to DCS cooking control logic for real-time cooking process optimization.
Whether it is organic material or free water, snow, or ice, the FlowScanner delivers this fundamental property with high accuracy, in an instant.
The FlowScanner has two X-ray energy sources measuring across the full width of the belt, delivering wet mass flow rates. Together with the moisture measurement, the amount of bone-dry material in the process can be determined.
Inorganic high density materials, such as metal or rocks, produce different signals on the X-ray detectors. A size limit can be set so that larger objects trigger an alarm for removal whilst smaller items are recorded only for review purposes.
The dry fiber mass flow is a very important measurement parameter to achieve a stable digester control. When used together with the moisture content, it is possible to optimize the balance between dry fiber, white liquor and liquids.
Increased material awareness
| Accurate cooking
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Greater yields and increased cost efficiency
| Reduced cooking chemical consumption
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Increase availability
| Increased process and production stability
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