Redefining plant
availability with proactive
condition monitoring

How leading pulp and paper companies
are optimizing operations

In the pulp and paper industry, future viability
depends on transformation started today.
Vital to that transformation is the adoption ofproactive, on-going optimization of operations.
The journey begins with critical asset reliability
and expands to include plant-wide systems
and “smart operations”.
Forty of the largest global pulp and paper
manufacturers provided input for this white
paper. Key insights revolve around how they
are achieving better plant and equipment
availability by adopting condition monitoringand management systems to improve asset
reliability and plant operations.
While there is no “one size fits all” approachto condition monitoring, the applicability
across pulp and paper manufacturing plants
is universal and the impact, significant.
Condition monitoring systems, augmented
by AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machinelearning), are forging the way for plant-wide
adoption, catalyzed by higher-order benefits
and on-going operational optimization.

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In the pulp and paper industry, maintenance is one of the major cost components of OpEx (operating

increasing production costs. The failure of pulp and paper equipment can cost plant operators between

production cost, safety, and environmental performance. In addition, ever-increasing regulations totroubleshooting expertise and skilled operators, which can be a significant challenge. A dearth of onsite

expense). Maintenance, however, is crucial, as it impacts commercial risk, plant output, product quality,
reduce carbon emissions have made it harder for pulp and paper manufacturers to remain profitable. To

assuage this issue, pulp and paper mills must find environmentally friendly solutions that boost production$10,000 and $20,000 US dollars per hour on average. The maintenance of operating equipment requires
expertise can escalate into significant—and costly—production delays.

and maintain quality at reduced maintenance costs. The answer lies in plant-wide condition monitoring
solutions that can enhance safety while significantly increasing durability, reliability, availability, andproductivity by avoiding breakdowns. As a result, these solutions help pulp and paper plants increase
profitability.

Maintenance – A silent profit killer

Ten percent of revenue is attributed to maintenance costs in the pulp and paper industry. A significantly
higher percentage than turbine manufacturing, car manufacturing, and the chemical industry. The
machinery used to produce paper in large quantities and at high speeds is susceptible to damage andexpensive bearing failures due to continuous operations. This affects the quality of the paper produced
and increases maintenance and operational costs.

Downtime is a serious threat in any manufacturing businesssince a failure in one area could have a compound effect onother areas. Unplanned downtime, which could last longer
than a couple of days due to asset unreliability, can lead tosignificant production losses. Of the total downtime in a plant,

How to avoid the pitfalls associatedwith unplanned maintenance

MANUFACTURING
DOWNTIME% PLANNED
63% UNPLANNEDDOWNTIME** 37
DOWNTIME

Major pulp and paper manufacturers are looking to implement advanced condition monitoring
systems to detect potential problems at the earliest stages of manifestation. This is absolutely
essential in order to mitigate the negative risks of unplanned events. Condition monitoring systems
also help monitor assets in real-time to collect and provide critical information to determine thepotential cause, severity, and impact, and recommend corrective action. These systems can predict
potential failures around 60-90 days in advance, allowing for timely maintenance decisions.

**Leading cause of unplanned
downtime is poor machine reliability

an estimated 63% is unplanned with only 37% being planned

despite maintenance outages (planned downtime) of 4 to 24
hours being scheduled approximately every 4 to 12 weeks.

The cost of downtime

The most common reasons cited for unplanned downtime

Downtime is incurred, forproblems.

and mechanical repair forare machine unreliability along with pulping and pumping
High production costs and lack of proper training also limit
the ability to achieve a more proactive maintenance strategy,
which in turn, can lead to greater problems.
Machine unreliability and maintenance issues are frequentand complex, and their solutions require special tools andexpertise that are not always available onsite. Excessive
machine vibration in paper mills and critical equipment failure
are key maintenance issues that affect the overall efficiencyof the plant.
For example, paper mill pumps undergo immense strain due
to the transfer of viscous material throughout the pulping andpumping process. Sludge and slurry contain high solid content,
large amounts of entrapped air, and chemicals for screening,cleaning, and bleaching, causing issues such as pitting andcracking, and lead to increased maintenance costs.
Equipment in pulp and paper plants is also susceptible todust and high operating temperatures, and therefore, regularquality control checks are critical. If not inspected regularly,
the equipment will not work optimally, reducing utilization andPulp and paper plants primarily rely on traditional rule-based SCADA monitoring. The downsideof SCADA systems, however, is that they cannot identify potential failures in instances wheremanually set thresholds are not breached. Over 80% of plants cannot calculate the complete costof unplanned downtime—mainly because it is too complex
to track all the cost components associated with unplanned
downtime—though losses from unscheduled downtime canreach up to $220,000 US Dollars per day on average in a pulp
OF ALL EQUIPMENT
and paper plant.

example, in the rebuilding

bubbling on the surface of apress roll and excess vibrationin the suction roll, sealing

60-80%

strips, deckles, and cover. Costestimates for these repairs(anddowntime) are $100,000-

To overcome this challenge, major pulp and paper
operators are optimizing production lines to save energy
and enhance the quality of the final product, while opting
for extensive automation packages at the same time. These
consist of machine process controls and quality controls,
smarter maintenance solutions through sensors, monitors,
and software that leverage data, analytics, and augmented
reality, and the latest wireless technology for improved asset
reliability.

$120,000 # per day, including
the 5 hours of downtime.

Similarly, issues with dryer

sections, such as felt wear, line
shafts, gearboxes, dryer canbearings, and frame wear cancost between $10,000-$60,000#

to repair and $100,000 # to

replace, along with one to two

MALFUNCTIONS IN
PULP AND PAPERMILLS ARE CAUSEDBY INCORRECTOR LACK OF
MAINTENANCE.

Predictive and proactive maintenance is critical for the effective and efficient performance of thepulp and paper industry and can eliminate or reduce the effects of heat and dust on machineryand equipment. Faults in a single machine could ultimately delay the entire production process
and lead to extremely high costs.

days of downtime.
# - US Dollars

455Moving from reactive to proactive asset maintenanceApplications of condition monitoring in the pulp and paper industry

Asset condition monitoring technologies come in three forms: predictive, corrective, and reactive. Typically,

Pulp and paper operations are prone to harsh environments; hence, major condition monitoring suppliers

time the problem is detected is high, leading to the replacement of several components. Reactive asset

paper industry, condition monitoring is most often used with the following assets:in reactive and corrective technologies, the possibility that severe damage has already occurred by thecondition monitoring technologies are generally last-resort remedies, while corrective technologies do notoffer specific hardware and software offerings for efficient condition monitoring solutions. In the pulp and
ASSET TYPE

ASSET

MAINTENANCE ISSUE

FAILURE CRITICALITY

Advancements in condition monitoring technology, such as systems with Advanced Analytics, Artificial

Processing
Equipment

Conveyor Belt, Chipper, Chip Classifier, andAgitator

Bearing Failure, Lube Oil
Failure, OverheatingHigh

enable operators to detect a developing fault before it causes

Rolling
Equipment

Felt Roller, Spreader Roll, Suction Roll, Yankee
Cylinder, and Drying Cylinder

Bearing Failure, Lube Oil
FailureHigh

Electrical
Equipment

Electrical Motor, Compressor, Pump, Fan,
Gear, Switch Gear, and Transformers

Bearing Failure, Lube Oil
Failure, Overheating

Medium-High

Ancillary
Equipment

Vacuum Pump

Bearing Failure,
Lube Oil Failure, Overheating

detect a developing fault until some collateral damage occurs in the operating equipment.
Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities,
lasting collateral damage. This allows plant operators to carryout maintenance and reliability assessments strategically andKey benefits of proactive
condition monitoring

Benefits of condition monitoring• Eliminate startup trips due
to improper configurationand installation

proactively rather than in a tactical/reactive manner.

The main reason pulp and paper companies adopt condition

monitoring technology is to track and address problems
as soon as they develop to prevent disastrous outcomes.
Condition

monitoring

comparesmeasured

physicalparameters against known engineering limits to detect,analyze, and correct problems before failure. Many leading
top pulp and paper companies have realized 30–40% savings

over reactive maintenance and 8–10% savings over preventive
maintenance. In general, companies can reduce maintenancecosts by 10–15% annually using condition monitoring systems.

Pulp and paper companies are mitigating this silent profit killer
using condition monitoring systems to eliminate 40% of parentroll tears during the converting process and 30% reduction in

Infrared thermography is used to inspect electrical systems, motors, and mechanical equipment for heatloss and leakage throughout the plant, liquid levels in boilers and other vessels, kiln walls for refractory• Ensure equipment healthand optimize maintenanceplanning

breakdown, and steam traps and process lines for blockage.
Infrared thermography is also used to check lime silo product levels, material buildup in lime kilns, sludge
level in storage tanks, and to detect problems in wet end vacuum pumps.

• Minimize maintenancecosts and downtime(a silent profit killer)

Vibration monitoring refers to the use of vibration analysis to detect and diagnose issues in equipment. It
can be conducted as a continuous process or scheduled to detect changes over time. Condition monitoring
systems help predict potential mechanical failures before they occur by identifying abnormal vibrations
in paper-making machines. The data collected can improve the performance of paper-making machines
and increase uptime by preventing the need for repairs.

• Prevent data loss foreventsPoor lubrication or contaminants in lubricant cause increased emission levels. Acoustic emission analysis
is used to detect overload, cracks, lubrication problems, and machine faults.

• Improve safety and reduce
environment impact

Motor current signature analysis uses current and voltage to detect upcoming failures in pulp and paper
mills at an early stage.

waste associated with the chipping process.

Key condition monitoring techniques used in the pulp and paper industry include:

Triggers to installing condition monitoring systems

TECHNIQUE

90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

Avoid Unplanned Halts on
Critical Equipment (Critical
Operations Protection)

Medium

Optimize
Maintenance Cost

Increase
Production Efficiency

Improve Safety andReduce Environmental
Impact% of Companies Polled

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APPLICATIONINFRARED
THERMOGRAPHY

Chipper, Chip Belt Conveyer, Lime Kiln, Recovery Boiler, Dissolver Tank, Black Liquor
Processing Tank, Steam Turbines, Bleaching Towers, Paper Machine Rolls, Guide
Rolls, Calendar

VIBRATIONANALYSIS

Chipper, Chip Belt Conveyer, Steam Turbine, Bleaching Tower, Paper Machine
Roll, Guide Roll, Calendar

ACOUSTIC
EMISSIONANALYSIS

Chipper, Chip Belt Conveyer, Steam Turbine, Bleaching Tower, Paper Machine
Roll, Guide Roll, Calendar

OIL ANALYSIS

Chipper, Chip Belt Conveyer, Steam Turbine, Bleaching Tower, Paper Machine
Roll, Guide Roll, Calendar

ELECTRIC
MOTORS

Motor Current Signature Analysis

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Major operational risks in pulp and paper manufacturing
process can lead to sudden expansion and bursting of pipes.

can occur due to low lube oil supply

Chipper: High vibration and continuous loads

and excessive load on the bearing.

can cause breaking of chipper blades, which candamage the system. Proper vibration analysis toconstrain vibrations under set limits can
reduce this problem.

Digester Tank and Black Liquor Process: High temperature and steam pressure formed in the Kraft

Chip Belt Conveyer: Bearing failures

Recovery Boiler: Proper thermography analysis can prevent

Digesteroverheating in the boiler section, which, if left unattended,

Barking d r u m

could cause water tubes to explode, leading to waterlogging inBoiler(Bearing
Failure)Boiler and Turbines Run on Hog

Fuel: Chip and sawdust waste areused as biomass fuel to run boilers

and steam turbines. These turbines areprone to lubrication and bearing failure
problems that can be mitigated withproper vibration and lube oil analysis.

the combustion chamber.

Chipper(High Vibration
Chip Beltand Intense load)
Conveyer(Bearing Failure)
Pulp washers
 Generator(Slow speed bearing failure)Bleaching(Lubrication
Turbineand Bearing(Lubrication &Failure)Bearing Failure,
Dislocation of
Joints) Refiners
Recovery

Washerscreens

Lime Kiln: Overheating of the casing can lead
Evaporators

Lime kiln
(Overheating)boiler fans
(Bearing failure)

to plastic deformation and detachment ofbrick linings; this can be avoided by using

thermography analysis to identify overheating
beyond a rated capacity.

 Black liquor
oxidation(Excessive
temperature andsteam pressure)

Steam Turbines: Bearing failures, due to structural

Press Rolls: Paper press rolls have many

misalignments and lubrication oil defects, arethe major issues associated with steam turbines.
While in operations, the turbine casing bolts may

moving and rotating parts prone to bearing
failure that can be reduced with the help ofCleaners
Water treatment

get loosen causing dislocation of joints.

vibration and laser.

Pumps Bearing
Failures in lubrication

Bleaching towers: Common problems occur inrotating parts and gear boxes due to bearing andlube oil failures.

Head box

Press Rolls(Bearing Failure)

Dryer Section: The temperature of the dryer surface must be high enough to ensure a good driving force

for heat transfer without any fluctuation in temperature. Non-optimum temperature, and sudden expansion andcontraction due to temperature fluctuations can cause dryer walls to develop cracks.

Drying Cylinder: Breakage of guide rolls and other rotating equipment can bring the entire machine to a halt,

WinderDryers (Bearing
Failure, Breakageof guide rolls)
Calendarwhile bearing failure, a major issue in drying cylinders, can be analyzed and reduced by vibration analysis.

Most critical nodes thatneed condition monitoring

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Critical Nodes: Paper press rolls, dryers, and bleaching towers
are most critical equipment that require condition monitoring
followed by pumps, motors, and turbines.

9Choosing the right condition monitoring solution

Portable condition monitoring is preferred in periodic maintenance and when there is an indication ofunusual performance in the production process. These solutions consist of handheld devices that collect

Condition monitoring is an sophisticated process that involves real-time monitoring and supervision ofdata temporarily for further analysis. Benefits include cost-savings and longer equipment life due to flexibility

complete machine conditions throughout operations. Condition monitoring solutions are deployed at pulp

in route-based machine monitoring.

the key equipment protected by condition monitoring solutions include pumps, electric motors, fans and

The perfect trio of hardware, software and services

and paper facilities to monitor machine health, detect potenial failures, and improve reliability. Some ofsteam boilers. Nodes that are most susceptible to failure include rolling element bearings in the facility,
bleaching units, press rolls, dryers and turbines.

Ideally, condition monitoring systems are a combination of hardware, software, and services, that provide
a broad, connected view of machines operations. This allows operators to mitigate risk, boost safety, andOn-premise vs. Cloud deployment

reduce maintenance costs while improving equipment reliability,

Typically, condition monitoring systems are implemented on-premise or hosted on a cloud server. On-

uptime, and efficiency. Key hardware components include vibration

organizations complete control over data. However, the installation, setup, and maintenance cost for on-

spectrum analyzers, and corrosion probes. Data collected fromcarried out via third-party vendor support helps enterprises understand the real-time condition of thesuch as data integration, diagnostic reporting, order tracking

and maintenance costs are significantly lower since no IT and data storage hardware needs to be on-of software solutions based on different technologies and featureusing cloud deployment, however, include data security, data loss potential, and higher long-term costs

outsourced expertise for set-up and condition analysis services ispremise deployment is the more conventional implementation of condition monitoring systems, giving

andinfrared

sensors,

spectrometers,

ultrasounddetectors,

premise condition monitoring deployment is considerably high. On the other hand, cloud deployment

these hardware components are processed by software solutions

enables a real-timemachinery in their mills remotely. A key advantage of using cloud deployment is that implementation

analysis, parameter calculation, and signal processing. A variety

condition from a

premise. Cloud deployment also provides easier, remote access to critical data Some of the key risks offunctions are available in the market. Service support such as

when compared to on-premise deployment.

critical for a successful condition monitoring program.

Condition monitoringview of machinery
remote location,
enabling problem
alerts that might
have otherwise gone

Portable condition monitoring v/s online condition monitoring
In condition monitoring systems, online monitoring of critical assets that have an immediate impact onunnoticed.

machine safety and the environment is carried out. Solutions utilize a sequence of sensors permanently
mounted on critical machines that transmit data to plant operators either through a wireless network or acabled network.

In the pulp and paper industry, online condition monitoring systems are particularly useful for machinery
operated 24/7 and placed at hazardous and remote locations. Online systems can provide information
about process performance and generate alerts of problems that might otherwise go undetected.

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Condition monitoring can save hundreds ofthousands of US Dollars annually

Trends by major geographic regions

The selection of a condition monitoring system is influenced by many factors. There are two typesof condition monitoring suppliers: pure condition monitoring system providers and integrated
solution providers. More than 85% of the top 40 pulp and paper companies use integrated
solutions.

NORTH AMERICA

Reasons for preferring contract-based suppliers of condition monitoring systems include flexibilityof suppliers (short setup time, cost reduction), technical capability of suppliers (maintenanceactivities, flexibility of production systems compliance with quality and quantity), and on-time
delivery.
Plant-wide predictive maintenance using condition monitoring systems offers increased
equipment reliability and advanced information to improve planning, thereby reducing
unexpected downtime and operating costs. This helps reduce maintenance costs and improve
production efficiencies.

ACCOUNTS FOR 42% OF THE GLOBALPULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY REVENUE• About 23% of North American pulp andpaper manufacturers are using AI- andML-based condition monitoring systems
for operations.
• An estimated 62% of manufacturers
in this region have opted for localized
procurement, with about 38% expected tomove to centralized procurement in thenear future.

MAINTENANCE BUDGET(EUROPE), 2019

20%

1 5%

1 5%

62%

Above $200 MM US Dollars$100-$150 MM US Dollars$50-$100 MM US Dollars
Below $50 MM US Dollars

EUROPETHE EUROPEAN MARKET HAS ABOUT 26%
OF THE PULP AND PAPER GLOBAL REVENUE

10%

20%

50%

$150-$200 MM US Dollars$100-$150 MM US Dollars$50-$100 MM US Dollars
Below $50 MM US Dollars

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8%

• Annual maintenance spend for more than
62% of manufacturers is $50 to $100 million
US dollars.

• About 23% of North American pulp andpaper companies have adopted plantwide condition monitoring.

Leading pulp and paper
companies prioritize
equipment for condition
monitoring based on
criticality.

MAINTENANCE BUDGET(NORTH AMERICA), 2019

• The average annual maintenance spend
is $50 to $100 million US dollars though
about 30% spend more than $100 million
US dollars.
• While 20% of European pulp and paper
manufacturers are using AI- and MLbased condition monitoring, about 50%
are interested in adopting it.
• An estimated 30% of manufacturers in thisregion are using centralized procurement,with 70% expected to move to centralized
procurement in the near future.
• Adoption of plant-wide condition
monitoring comprises about 20% of pulp
and paper implementations in Europe.

13Top players create IoT systems and models for various processes,
such as detection and prediction of overloads on motor driven pumps
and planning of production volumes for pulp and paper. For example,
companies are investing in statistical analysis and machine learning
applications which can assist in the graphical representation ofprocess parameters over a period of minutes/hours/weeks. This can

MAINTENANCE BUDGET(ASIA PACIFIC), 2019

ASIA PACIFICACCOUNTS FOR 25% OF THE GLOBALPULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY REVENUE

8%help identify patterns and schedule maintenance accordingly.

23%

A major advantage of using IoT in condition monitoring systems is• Annual maintenance spend for this region’s
manufacturers is $50 to $100 million US
dollars with 8% of manufacturers spending
more than $200 million US dollars.
• About 70% of Asia Pacific pulp and paper
manufacturers are interested in using
AI- and ML-based condition monitoring
systems for operations.
• An estimated 85% of manufacturers in thisregion are using centralized procurement.

that it can enable proactive remote support and a fast and efficient

way to ensure that optimal paper quality is achieved. Around 30%of the major global pulp and paper manufacturers are interested in
implementing IoT-based systems to optimize their operations, while69%

some 33% have actively implemented AI/ML functionalities into their

Several major players
in the global pulp
and paper industry,
such as International
Paper, Kimberly-Clark,
WestRock, and GeorgiaPacific, have alreadystarted implementing
condition monitoring
systems to measure theperformance of theirassets.

condition monitoring systems, having realized the benefits for their

Above $200 MM US Dollars

operations.

$50-$100 MM US Dollars
Below $50 MM US Dollars• Plant-wide
condition
monitoringisnascent, with about 15% of pulp and paper
companies interested in its adoption in
Asia Pacific.

The road ahead
The rising adoption of cloud-based condition monitoring enables use of the latest technologies, suchas the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and advanced analytics, to make pulp and paper processing
safer and more efficient. Having equipment interconnected through the cloud and other communication
technologies allows for cloud-based predictive maintenance. A recent trend is to transform operations
into ‘smart plants’, where maintenance is data-driven, with sophisticated sensor infrastructure deployed tokeep equipment condition the prime focus.
The survey reveals that around 30% of the top 40 players in the pulp and paper industry are already using
condition monitoring systems but are looking to upgrade systems with AI/ML capabilities. One of the
primary drivers for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based condition monitoring
systems is the significant decrease in the cost of data storage and transfer, as well as a drop in the pricing
of computing power. Additionally, major pulp and paper companies have begun to recognize the potential
impact that AI and Big Data can have on revenue and cost.
Companies tend to use machine learning models built with raw data variables, which can help
inexperienced operators detect breakdowns earlier. By understanding data patterns, companies can
optimize their production processes and increase their efficiency. Assets across facilities worldwide aremonitored in real-time using AI, which reduces data processing time by more than 80%.

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Improving risk mitigation
Global pulp and paper manufacturers are looking for condition monitoring systems that are flexible andeasily integrated with existing ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems. In addition to monitoring asset

health and performance, reducing energy consumption and lowering carbon emissions from operations

are emerging as key trends. Further, the adoption of advanced technologies such as smart sensors,
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Big Data, provide operators with real-time data and 3D animation to
support training, operations, and maintenance functions.

In pulp and paper operations, condition monitoring helps ensure that repairs are based on using data fromcondition monitoring systems in accordance with best-in-class industry practices. Condition monitoring

solutions and suppliers must meet the highest standards and increase asset management and productivity.
Some condition monitoring solutions offer knowledge-based process measurement capabilities andcollaborative operational centers to manage consistency and perform regular audits, resulting in higher
uptime and quality for pulp and paper mills. Companies operate collaboratively between onsite personnel

and remote experts who can access the same information and scrutinize analytics together; to help onsite
managers make faster and better decisions.

Bently Nevada is fully commited to support the pulp and paper industry maximizing asset output. To help

companies achieve more reliable operations, Bently Nevada has partnered with MarketsandMarkets to
conduct an industry-wide survey to bring out the major issues in the pulp and paper industry. The survey

results show that almost 60-80% of equipment malfunctions in the industry are due to improper or lack ofmaintenance.

Bently Nevada condition monitoring solutions generate significant
savings annually
Bently Nevada condition monitoring system includes equipment such as wireless sensors and portabledata collectors and analyzers which are brought together onto one unified software platform, System

1TM, to provide asset monitoring and diagnostics. System 1 also provides scalability solutions and can be
designed for diverse applications and equipment failure modes at pulp and paper facilities. Based on

the maintenance requirements of operators, the Bently Nevada condition monitoring system can be
implemented as a portable, wireless, or tailored plant-wide solution.

Bently Nevada also provides Bently HostTM, a condition monitoring software-as-a-service model that allows
businesses to implement condition monitoring and machine health monitoring without large capital outlay.
One of the major advantages of Bently Host is thatit combines the delivery of hardware, software,

allows businesses to increase their reliability andKey advantages of Bently Nevada
condition monitoring solutions:

Pulp and paper operators can leverage the• User-driven condition monitoringand diagnostic workflows

time, condition-based decisions for predictive• High resolution trend, alarm, andstartup/shutdown datasubscription fee. By implementing the Bently• Modern and intuitive interface andcontinuous user involvement

insights based on asset health can be developed• Remote portable data transfer

This can result in a 5-10x cost reduction• Best-in-class rolling element andhydrodynamic bearing diagnostics

and services into a single, secure offering thatavailability with ease.

capabilities of Bently Nevada to make real-

maintenance programs with a single monthly
Nevada condition monitoring system, actionable

Bently Nevada condition monitoring system

to optimize outage and maintenance planning.

For over 60 years, Bently Nevada condition monitoring systems have been helping customers assess theirgoals, identify reliability gaps in current operations, and implement the appropriate corrective actions andstrategies to keep operations running smoothly. Bently Nevada machine condition monitoring solutions

combine advanced hardware, intelligent software, and trusted service and support—providing a broader,connected view of operations. These systems enable pulp and paper operations to mitigate operationalrisk, enhance the safety of operations, and reduce maintenance costs.

comparedwithunplanned

andreactiveoutages. Bently Nevada also offers cybersecurity

solutions to ensure that pulp and paper plantsystems are up-to-date and protected from• Scalable, integrated solutions that
protect assets, plants and global
operations

continually evolving threats.

Please contact us at

Bently.com

to speak with a subject matter expert
about your pulp and paper operations.

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