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News Release from: Aker Kvaerner Pulping | Subject: Modernised bleaching plant
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 November 2004
Kvaerner Pulping to modernise Brazilian
pulp mill
Kvaerner do Brasil has signed a contract with Aracruz Celulose SA to modernise the bleach and re-causticising plants at the Guaiba mill in Brazil, in an order worth USD 12 million
Kvaerner Pulping AB has through its subsidiary Kvaerner do Brasil signed a contract with Aracruz Celulose SA to modernise the bleach and re-causticising plants at the Guaiba mill (former Riocell) in Brazil, an order worth USD 12 million The order is part of a modernisation and capacity increase project run at Aracruz Guaiba, with intention to enhance the nominal capacity to 430,000 tonnes bleached eucalyptus pulp per year
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 28 Feb 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This is our third modernisation order in Brazil this year, which indicates that our goal of being recognised as the preferred supplier regarding upgrades and modernisations is truly turning into reality," says Aristides Labigalini, president of Kvaerner do Brasil.
The modernised bleach plant will comprise a three-stage bleaching sequence, including a new compact press.
The re-causticising plant, equipped with a new PDW filter as well as a new lime mud filter, will produce 5,200 m3 white liquor per day after the rebuild.
The Kvaerner Pulping delivery is on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis.
Start-up is scheduled to November 2005.
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