Paper Machine Energy Conservation, 2007 TAPPI Papermakers and PIMA International Leadership Conference

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The paper mill area is a major energy consumer in most pulp and paper mills. The rising cost of energy makes it important to implement energy management and conservation measures. Paper machine energy consumption represents 50-70% of purchased energy for an otherwise efficient integrated mill. If the paper machine is uncompetitive on energy, the mill will be as well. Efforts to reduce energy consumption can reduce operating costs and increase profitability. Reducing paper machine energy consumption requires attention to details in design, operation, maintenance, and control of nearly all aspects of the papermaking process. This TIP discusses guidelines for monitoring, benchmarking, and optimizing energy-intensive unit operations to reduce paper machine energy consumption.