Case Study: Hamburger Containerboard, Prinzhorn Group
How Hamburger Containerboard Reduced Costs and Energy Usage with Aurelia’s PSM-Q
Aurelia Group installed its cutting-edge PSM-Q sensor at Hamburger Containerboard’s Gelsenkirchen Mill. This installation revolutionised the quality measurement process for their gypsum board production, which uses primarily recycled fibre. The PSM-Q sensor delivers real-time measurements of key paper strength properties, including Tensile Strength and SCT (Short Span Compression Test), reporting data every two seconds. This allows for immediate adjustments and optimised production outcomes.
The results from the PSM-Q installation have been remarkable. The sensor demonstrated an over 95% correlation with laboratory results, showcasing its precision. Real-time monitoring enabled the mill to reduce refining energy and adjust fibre inputs, leading to immediate cost savings. Beyond cost-efficiency, the sensor’s ability to reduce material waste also aligns with the mill’s sustainability goals.
"The results were extremely positive in all test series and the PSM-Q sensor reflected the measured strength values from the laboratory with a correlation giving an r2 > 95%. In addition, we were already able to determine with these first tests that we were not always energy-efficient in refining and were able to reduce the specific refining energy and save energy immediately."
- Wolfgang Lietner, Director, Center of Investment & Technology, Hamburger Containerboard Prinzhorn Group
Key Benefits:
Real-time insights: On-line, continuous monitoring of paper quality with precise measurements.
Cost reduction: Lowered refining energy and material usage.
Sustainability impact: Enhanced fibre utilisation, reducing virgin fibre use by up to 15%.
