Can't Be On-Site? Try Virtual PM Audits

摘要

Process audits in paper mills have existed for years. These can be a "one-man" study with a day or two on site, or heavily staffed events with significant involvement from the corporate level, vendors, and process specialists. Any of these audits require interaction with mill personnel and physical review of process equipment and operating data. Study and analysis cannot be based solely on meetings and presentations of papermaking issues without adequate time for hands-on, eyes-on study of the processes. Also, merely wandering around to look at equipment without involvement from mill personnel will not lead to adequate understanding of system operation under varying conditions.