Developing a generic method for paper mill optimization

• A generic method for formulating pulp and paper optimization problems is presented. Two ongoing projects in the framework of the DOTS project illustrate the method: optimization of sizing quality at a specialty paper mill, and optimization of the water and broke systems at a coated paper mill. Explicit and implicit formulations are compared, and different usages of external simulators in conjunction with optimization are discussed. The problems are solved using MATLAB/TOMLAB. Some results from different optimization algorithms are also presented.

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TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Materialteknik -- Pappers-, massa- och fiberteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Materials Engineering -- Paper, Pulp and Fiber Technology (hsv//eng)

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