Avsättningar i pappersmaskiner
Utbildning och förslag till processförbättringar
DepositsMachine operatorsPaper machineCommunication and competence development.AvsättningarMaskinoperatörerPappersmaskinKommunikation och kompetensutveckling.
Deposits can be formed in the paper machine due to sticky materials from wood and recycled paper. These deposits get stuck on process equipment and cause the product quality to deteriorate and the efficiency of the paper machine is reduced. The purpose of this thesis is to increase the understanding about deposits among machine operators, and to suggest methods that can be used to reduce the amount of deposits formed in Bravikens paper machines.To fulfill the purpose of the thesis a pre-study, a literature review and interviews with machine operators and production staff, were carried out. These methods led to the planning and creation of an education about deposits for machine operators.The education about deposits for machine operators consisted of an interactive lecture to introduce the subject of deposits and a subsequent discussion. This approach was chosen to give the machine operators the opportunity to discuss their work situation on the paper machines related to their new knowledge about deposits. The education was carried out with hopes of finding new ways to manage the formation of deposits in the paper machines. According to the evaluation of the education, all machine operators considered the purpose of the education to be fulfilled.Bravikens thermomechanical pulp, TMP, system should be developed to reduce the amount of sticky material reaching the paper machine from TMP. More analysis of the whitewater system is needed to determine which method of development that could be implemented to reduce costs and increase functionality of the paper machine.In order to develop the methods of handling deposits, Braviken should continue their work with competence development among the employees. Enhanced competence increases awareness of the problem among machine operators and it facilitates communication between employees who are working to reduce deposit formation. Improved communication also facilitates learning and contributes to the overall competence development at Braviken paper mill.