{"title":"Successful technology upgrade reduces thermo-mechanical pulp mill energy footprint","authors":"D. Durocher, M. Higginson","doi":"10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003861","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003861","url":null,"abstract":"This paper is a case study outlining the successful implementation of a wood chip pretreatment and interstage screening project at North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) in Longview, Washington USA. The paper will review the process changes inspired by a business wide energy efficiency initiative with focus on the thermo-mechanical pulp (TMP) mill and improved performance as a result of the pre-treatment and interstage screening initiatives. A discussion of the mill's alignment with the local utility service provider in leveraging energy credits to help fund the project will be reviewed. The paper will discuss process improvements included in the system upgrade and electrical system design considerations. One area of focus will include the selection and installation of ten (10) medium-voltage adjustable frequency AC drives used for process industrial motor speed control and unique performance requirements for these drives to assure efficient operation of the process loads across the require operating speed range. Project metrics and results as identified by the company corporate engineering staff, the mill site project team and major equipment suppliers after installation and commissioning of this successful project will be reviewed.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133329224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advanced feeder protection applications","authors":"W. Hartmann","doi":"10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003863","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003863","url":null,"abstract":"Industrial plant feeder protection challenges can occur from events within the plant and on the bulk power system to which the plant is connected. Advanced feeder protection platforms can help improve reliability (security and dependability), selectivity and extend protective functionality using advanced applications.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"185 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114992966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Devon Jenkins, Robert B. Gibbert, Asiri Jayawardena
{"title":"Led performance and application considerations for industrial environments","authors":"Devon Jenkins, Robert B. Gibbert, Asiri Jayawardena","doi":"10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003875","url":null,"abstract":"Light Emitting Diode (LED) luminaires have lower maintenance costs, higher energy efficiency, and greater functionality compared to traditional lighting technologies. LED luminaires are quickly becoming established as the preferred lighting technology for industrial applications. As a result of the increased adoption rate, industrial users should consider a host of alternatives to properly specify the correct LED luminaire for the application. The authors will examine the key features of LED lighting, and provide insight into the technical elements of LED lighting with a focus on process and harsh industrial environments. The paper will discuss how industrial users are empowered to select and effectively apply the optimal LED luminaire.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"316 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123927913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Power System Study at a century-old paper mill","authors":"C. Burnette, L.B. Farr, Gary Ogles","doi":"10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003859","url":null,"abstract":"This paper is a case study outlining the successful Power System Study (PSS) of the electrical distribution system at a century-old paper mill. The electrical distribution system has been upgraded over the years with six in-house generators controlling the steam pressure and flow throughout the plant. Three generators operate at 13 800 Volts, and three generators operate at 2400 Volts. The self-generation makes up one half of the plant loading with the other half purchased from the local utility. This paper discusses the challenges involved in developing the computer model, and discusses the issues exposed during the analysis and how they were handled.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114287715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Methanol as an ageing marker for in service transformers","authors":"Charles E. Bare, S. Merritt","doi":"10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003876","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003876","url":null,"abstract":"Measurement of transformer remaining useful life has long been a goal for responsible asset management. Most testing laboratories offer furan concentration testing as a suitable method. The interpretive method of choice is usually the Chendong equation expressed in practical terms as degree of polymerization of the paper with new paper at about 1000 and end of life at around 300. Typical mill transformers have insulation ratings expressed as 55° C rises for plain kraft or 65° C which corresponds to thermally upgraded kraft paper (TUP). It has been determined that TUP paper does not produce Furans and thus provides a false indicator of the cellulose breakdown. There are several papers currently in circulation that have demonstrated that a measurement of Methanol (MeOH) may be a better method to determine ageing of the TUP insulation and also for transformers with regular kraft paper insulation. The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of the reasons why furans should not be used as the basis for measuring degradation of thermally upgraded paper, why methanol should be so used, and to compare actual furans and methanol test data for service aged transformers in a process industry application.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126532226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Common problems in commissioning of HRG systems","authors":"Michael Pingal, S. Panetta","doi":"10.1109/ICPS.2017.7945121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPS.2017.7945121","url":null,"abstract":"This document discusses some common mistakes that are made in the commissioning of High Resistance Grounding (HRG) systems. While high resistance grounding has been in use for some time, many commissioning teams are less familiar with HRG systems and various issues can arise in the commissioning process. Topics discussed include: compatibility of equipment with HRG systems; how system configuration affects testing and verification; and key points for training programs.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121566701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What do you do when the lights go out?","authors":"G. Drewiske, Austin Kalcec","doi":"10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003873","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PPIC.2017.8003873","url":null,"abstract":"Most facilities have good procedures for conducting routine switching and maintenance. However, what are the procedures for an unplanned breaker trip or equipment failure? Who do you call? How do you lockout? Where do you ground? How do you assess the damage? How do you restart? These are all items that need to be thought about ahead of time so as not to waste a lot of time and create potential safety issues when they happen.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131440830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Type B ground-fault protection on adjustable frequency drives","authors":"Torsten Gruhn, Jeff Glenney, M. Savostianik","doi":"10.1109/ppic.2017.8003870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ppic.2017.8003870","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the IEC type A (AC only) ground-fault detection circuit and its limitations in accurately detecting electrical ground-fault currents in today's modern electrical installations. Discussed are the effects of waveform modifying power sources and the effect of the DC component on the efficacy of type A safety devices. Limitations of UL1053 standard for ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment are discussed. The paper will lead to recommending and applying IEC type B (AC/DC) detection technology for solving these shortcomings.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133838448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ground-fault protection — All you need to know","authors":"Nehad El-Sherif","doi":"10.1109/icps.2018.8370012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icps.2018.8370012","url":null,"abstract":"Industrial power systems, whether low voltage (LV) or medium voltage (MV) systems, are the backbone of any industrial facility. To keep production going and minimize downtimes, they are required to be very reliable. Therefore, it is important to deploy various protection systems to detect and react appropriately to any abnormal condition that can lead to a failure to deliver power or to a hazardous condition. Ground faults are the most common condition experienced by a power system. Hence the ability to detect and react as needed quickly is paramount. The goal of this paper is to help protection engineers, engineering consultants, and power system operators to apply ground-fault protection systems correctly while also complying with local electrical codes.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123160336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Keynote speaker","authors":"Jeff J. White","doi":"10.1109/cisp.2010.5647528","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/cisp.2010.5647528","url":null,"abstract":"This keynote focuses on More Electric Aircraft (MEA). First, aircraft energy systems are reviewed. All power sources in traditional aircraft are introduced and corresponding power consumers are presented. Then, the MEA concept is detailed and its advantages are discussed. A road to get more electrified is emphasized for Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Advanced technology contributions to fuel efficiency and the role of power electronics in MEA are exposed. Finally, a thorough discussion on future trends in MEA will be held. It goes from load electrification to propulsion system through microgrids and interdisciplinary technologies.","PeriodicalId":111440,"journal":{"name":"2017 Annual Pulp, Paper And Forest Industries Technical Conference (PPFIC)","volume":"125 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114730123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}