Valmet is to deliver a modern lime kiln to Kuantum Papers Limited in Punjab, India. After the installation of the lime kiln and a satellite cooler, the lime kiln production capacity will increase to 200 tonnes per day.
The value of the order will not be disclosed. The project’s duration is approximately one year, with the installation planned to take place at the end of 2025.
The delivery consists of a Valmet Lime Kiln with a multi-fuel burner, a burner management system for safety control, and a satellite cooler for efficient heat exchange. The lime kiln is designed to utilize both fossil and biomass-based fuels. Efficient insulating lining in the burning zone ensures a low heat loss. The scope also includes an extensive study of sulfurous non-condensable gas (NCG) handling and engineering for the auxiliaries, such as flue gas handling.
Founded in 1980 in Saila Khurd, Punjab, India, Kuantum Papers Limited is a leading paper manufacturer, specializing in high-quality agro and wood-based maplitho, copier, specialty, and creamwove papers.
Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries.
