ABB wins upgrade order at UK mill
The order includes an upgrade of the mill’s PM3 automation and drives systems, including a new quality control system (QCS), upgraded and expanded distributed control system (DCS) and an upgraded and expanded drive system, as well as a new web imaging solution (WIS). All of the systems will be integrated with the existing ABB system 800xA.The mill’s advant QCS will be upgraded to an 800xA with two new network platforms and an air water spray. The drives upgrade includes new ACS800 drives and AC800M controllers. One of the existing DCS advant controllers will be upgraded to an AC800M and integrated into the system.The new QCS will help improve product quality on the PM3, while it increases production and reduces costs, ABB writes in a press release.The Kemsley mill is rebuilding its PM3 so it can produce highest quality linerboard and white-top liner grades. The new systems will be ready for start-up in June this year.