Modernising paper plants: transition from DC to AC for efficiency and reliability
n a paper mill in Ferrara, Righi carried out a complete technological upgrade and turnkey intervention, replacing obsolete direct current (DC) systems with advanced alternating current (AC) solutions, improving: performance, energy efficiency and maintenance.
To meet the customer’s needs, we provided a turnkey service designed to ensure maximum efficiency and business continuity.
Our solution included:
- Targeted technical consultancy with joint inspections, to fully understand the specific needs of the plant and propose the best technological solutions.
- Targeted technical consultancy with joint inspections, to fully understand the specific needs of the plant and propose the best technological solutions
- Complete supply of the electrical part of the entire production line, with selected components to guarantee reliability and high performance
Challenge
The customer had to:
- Abandon obsolete DC technologies for better performing and more sustainable AC systems,
- Reduce energy consumption and operating costs,
- Improve production continuity and process reliability,
- Reduce maintenance costs and frequency.
Results/benefits achieved by the customer
- Increased energy efficiency through the adoption of AC systems with reduced losses and dispersion,
- Improved productivity through the integration of reliable, state-of-the-art components,
- Significant reduction in maintenance costs through solutions designed for durability and robustness,
- Advanced interfacing with the factory, enabling centralised control and full integration with SCADA and Industry 4.0 systems,
- Turnkey solution that ensured business continuity and efficient project management.
