Abstract
One of the greatest challenges faced by the papermaker is controlling and reducing product variations at their source, namely the wet-end. It has been extremely difficult, if not impossible, to date because of the lack of adequate sensors to measure process and product changes right on the wire. Honeywell-Measurex's new FullWebTM Advanced Systems Technology (FAST) and SpectraFoilTM sensor go a long way in addressing these concerns. Using a unique, non-scanning measurement technology, the SpectraFoil sensor can detect both product variation and process changes, reliably and virtually instantaneously. Specially developed FAST control applications put the measurement data to use to provide paper makers with significant economic and quality benefits.
