Next Step in Inline

Consistency Measurement
Valmet Optical Consistency Measurement

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 Valmet OC – Inline Consistency
Measurement Has Never Been Easier
Long experience further developments now allow the met Optical Consistency Transmitter,
Valmet has utilized optical tech- possibility to measure ash as well. with the added capability of measur-
niques for many years, not only in ing ash content available as a second
consistency transmitters but also in Versatility measured value. The addition of the
more advanced analyzers typically Sharing the same basic components ash measurement to total consistency
used in the pulp and paper industry and modules optimized for each opens new possibilities for greater
as well as waste water treatment. application, Valmet OC transmitters control of stock preparation processes
Particularly in low-consistency mea- offer the full advantages of HART, with all kinds of furnishes from
surements, optical transmitters are Profibus PA technologies as well as virgin or recycled fiber to mechanical
frequently the only possible measure- online condition monitoring with and chemical pulp.
ment technique to provide reliable Fieldcare or AMS systems. With an
results and the Valmet Optical operating range between 0 – 12 %,
Consistency Measurement (Valmet inline consistency measurement has APPLICATIONS
OC) has gained a deserved reputation never been easier.
for accuracy, reliability and ease of in- Mechanical pulp
stallation. Continued development for Ash measurement The original Valmet OC with op-
applications that have been particu- Valmet OC2R offers the possibil- timized probe design and multiple
larly challenging for optical consis- ity to measure ash in recycled pulp optical fiber channels employs the
tency transmitters has expanded the manufacturing applications as well as latest technology for applications
Valmet OC family with transmitters general stock preparation applications in mechanical pulping: TMP, GW
optimized for use with eucalyptus in paper, tissue and board. It shares and CTMP; grinder, cyclone cleaner,
pulp, recycled fiber or chemical pulps. the total consistency measurement latency removal, screening and low
Besides measuring total consistency, method utilized in the original Val- consistency refining.

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 Laboratory ash consistency correlation with Valmet OC2R.

Chemical pulp mercial installations have already ment that tolerates the ash variations
No longer limited to washed pulp, been successful in applications where that prevent the use of other optical
the Valmet OCS features a sapphire competing optical transmitters have consistency measurements. Installa-
window to withstand chemicals used failed. A typical application is the tions in OCC processes before coarse
in chemical pulping. Applications control of LC -refiner feed consisten- screening have proved the probe’s
cover the early stages of bleaching cy, where improved refiner freeness robustness and the total consistency
all the way to pulp storage or drying results and reduced specific energy measurement accuracy is excellent
machine. consumption have been reported. throughout the stock preparation area
even with wide ash variations.
Eucalyptus pulp Recycled fiber
OCC and RCF processes present a Reliable measurement
Eucalyptus pulp has different optical
properties compared to other pulps challenge for any measuring device Valmet OC uses a single light source
that is now taken into consideration where sand, metal and other contam- and measures the reflected/backscat-
with the design of the special optical inants as well as non-organic fillers tered light from the pulp suspension.
sensor and measurement method of are present. The Valmet OCR features The simple and effective installation
the Valmet OCE. Results with the a robust probe to survive the harsh method enables location close to the
new transmitter in several com- physical environment and a measure- dilution point and pump for short

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 dead time and maximized control- ments. Safe, easy and quick insertion Since the transmitter has a very linear
lability independent of flow. There are and removal of the probe is provided response, one-point calibration is all
no electronic components or other by a 1/2” ball valve with a safety that is needed. However, in demand-
sensitive parts on the probe, mak- system that even at a high process ing applications multipoint calibra-
ing it resistant to high temperatures, pressure makes it quite easy to insert tion is available as well with Valmet
pressure and vibrations. The pencil the probe, due to its small size. OCR and Valmet OC2R.
probe has a self-cleaning design to
avoid the adherence and accumula- Quick and easy calibration Low life time cost
tion of process substances and elimi- Calibration is done in just a few steps. The installation is simple with a
nates any risk of plugging risk. Specific curves for varying pulp minimum of welding work and the
types are stored in the memory of the absence of sensitive components on
Simple and safe transmitter. When calibrating the the process pipe makes it robust.
installation transmitter, simply select a pulp type, Being virtually fit and forget with no
A small profiled process coupling press the sample button and collect regular maintenance needed means
welded to the process pipe ensures a lab sample. Once the lab evalua- that transmitter related costs stay low.
that the probe position will be correct tion is done, the value is entered on
without any special tools or measure- the transmitter central unit keypad.

1. Place the front nut at the stop ring 2. Secure the front nut on the valve

3. Open the valve 4. Push in the probe and secure the rear nut

The small-size probe provides easy and safe insertion. No tools are needed.
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The most advanced mechanical
design in the market to answer
users’ needs

OC

OCR

OCS

OCE

OC2R

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 Valmet OC technical specifications

Optical consistency measurement for the pulp and paper industry

Valmet OC Valmet OCR Valmet OCS Valmet OCE Valmet OC2R

pure / ash-containing chemical eucalyptus total Cs & ash
mechanical pulps pulps pulps pulps
Output 1: Meas. range, Cs 0–12 % 0–12 % 0–12 % 0–12 % 0–12 %
Output 2: Meas. range, ash – – – – 0–10 %
Repeatability, Cs ± 0.01 % ± 0.01 % ± 0.01 % ± 0.01 % ± 0.01 %
Sensitivity, Cs 0.002 % 0.002 % 0.002 % 0.002 % 0.002 %
Filler content max. 30 % 100 % 30 % 30 % 100 %
Ash variation ±2% No limit ±2% ±2% No limit
pH 3–10 3–10 2–12 3–10 3–10
Pressure rating PN25 PN25 PN25 PN25 PN25
Flow velocity min.
- turbulent flow 0.3 m/s 1 m/s 0.3 m/s 0.3 m/s 1 m/s

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Sensor part Valmet OC Optical TCU

Measurement Connections
Span min. ................................................................... 0.5 % Cs TCU to Optical Unit...............................length 0.7 m (2.3 ft)
Damping...................................................adjustable, 1–60 sec Optical cable.......................... length 5 / 10 m (16.5 ft / 33 ft)
Operating power......................90–260 VAC, 47–63 Hz, 1 A
Materials Power consumption............................................... max. 25 W
Enclosure........................................................... Polycarbonate
Wetted parts..............................................................AISI 316L Connections to mill system
O-ring material........................................................... VITON - Analog outputs...................... 2 current outputs, 4–20 mA
- HART®.................................................................12–35 VDC
Process conditions - Binary inputs....................... 2 inputs, galvanically isolated
Temperature.............................0 to +120 °C (+32 to +248 °F) 12–28 VDC / 10 mA
Vibration.............................max. 2G (20 m/s2), 10–2000 Hz PROFIBUS PA Slave (option)
IEC 61158-2
Environment - Profibus power supply......................................from the bus
Ambient temperature............ –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) - Bus voltage..............................................9–32 VDC, reverse
Temp. during storage........... –50 to +80 °C (–50 to +176 °F) polarity protection
- Max. basic current................................................... 14.2 mA
EMC test standards
Radiated interference..................................... IEC 61000-6-2 Connections to PC (configuration & diagnostics)
Interference immunity................................... IEC 61000-6-4 - DTM............................................................................HART®
- PC-connection (service)............................................RS-232
Weight
Sensor + Optical TCU..................................... 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) Environment
Ambient temperature................... max. 50 °C (max. 122 °F)
Enclosure class............................................... IP65 (NEMA 4)
Vibration
- TCU + Optical Unit..............................max. 1 G (10 m/s2),
10–2000 Hz

Weight
TCU....................................................................... 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
TCU + Optical Unit............................................ 3 kg (6.6 lbs)

Options: when TCU and Optical Unit separated

• K15278, 10 m Sensor Cable option
• K13507, 10 m Extension Cable

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