Sensor Technology Unit

Auburn University's Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering has established a Sensor Technology Unit to facilitate the transfer of breakthrough technology resulting from an intense DOE - funded research effort focused on control of the kraft digester. The first commercial demonstrations of our unique expertise in spectral data analysis have been achieved employing near infrared (NIR) sensors to provide complete, reliable chemical analysis of pulping liquors in real time in demanding mill environments.

This technology opens up tremendous opportunities for the pulp and paper industry to achieve new levels of advanced process control resulting in significant competitive advantage in terms of process efficiencies, product quality, minimization of environmental impacts and reduced costs. The Sensor Technology Unit is now working with sensor manufacturers and process control companies to achieve effective technology transfer for the benefit of the U.S. pulp and paper industry.
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