Paper Technology International 2024 - Journal - Page 75
PAPERTECHNOLOGYINTERNATIONAL
TURBAIR® technology proves its worth
As part of the evolving landscape within the paper industry,
paper manufacturers are actively modernizing their production
facilities by incorporating one-stage RT blowers. The TURBAIR®
technology is supplanting outdated vacuum systems in existing
tissue machines. The RT 56 model stands out as the preferred
choice for narrow 2.8 m tissue machines operating at speeds of
up to 2,200 m/min, while the larger RT 71 model 昀椀nds favor in
5.6 m tissue machines. This versatile technology accommodates
various manufacturing processes, including conventional crescent
former, TAD (through-air drying), and Advantage NTT technology for
sanitary paper production.
Decades of consistently high customer satisfaction have
led to the widespread deployment of well over 1,000 TURBAIR®
vacuum systems, equipping over 470 paper machines worldwide. A
few references where TURBAIR® technology replaced the existing
vacuum system see table above:
“We take pride in the substantial market impact achieved by
our TURBAIR® technologies, particularly in the realm of tissue and
board machines, on a global scale. Our reach extends not only to
countries where our vacuum systems are already widely embraced
but also to emerging markets like Central and South America, as
well as Asia and India, where we perceive signi昀椀cant potential for
future growth. Moreover, our presence is strengthening in markets
such as the USA, driven by the increasing signi昀椀cance of operating
costs, ef昀椀ciency, and sustainability in the decision-making process”,
states Manfred Dobler. “Our customers value factors such as the
availability of MAN employees for on-site visits, the robust design of
their machinery, its high ef昀椀ciency, low maintenance requirements,
and user-friendly operation.”
CONCLUSION
The landscape of the global paper industry re昀氀ects a dynamic con昀氀uence of challenges and opportunities. The increase in tissue consumption, driven by factors such as population growth and increased hygiene awareness, promises signi昀椀cant growth in the coming decade. However, this expansion is not without consequences for the environment, which is why the industry must address its role in industrial emissions
and the need to optimize energy-intensive processes.
Due to these challenges, the sector is faced with the urgency to improve the ef昀椀ciency and sustainability of paper production. Rising energy
prices, in昀氀uenced by global events such as geopolitical con昀氀icts, act as additional catalysts for paper manufacturers to explore more ef昀椀cient
technological solutions. Addressing these complexities requires a holistic approach that combines technological innovation, environmental
responsibility and operational ef昀椀ciency.
Addressing the challenges in the dewatering process is pivotal for paper producers, as this stage is among the most energy-intensive,
with vacuum systems accounting for 20-25% of total electrical energy consumption. Replacing the water ring pumps in the paper mill with
vacuum systems signi昀椀cantly impacts CO2 emissions in paper production. MAN’s TURBAIR® vacuum systems tackle these challenges by
slashing the overall energy consumption by up to 60% and minimizing water requirements. By recovering clean, hot exhaust air from the
vacuum blowers and reintegrating it into the energy cycle, consumption can be further reduced by up to 80%.
The successful integration of such technology solutions will play a crucial role in shaping the future course of the paper sector and ensuring
its resilience, environmental responsibility and adaptability to evolving global challenges.
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