ABB Weight Virtual Measurement Datasheet
Summary
Optimize your pulp and paper mill operations with ABB Weight Virtual Measurement. This digital solution provides continuous, non-invasive online weight measurement via a soft sensor, ensuring accurate data even when primary sensors are unavailable or during sheet breaks. The system utilizes the advanced ABB Ability™ platform for automated monitoring and predictive optimization, significantly reducing downtime, shortening sheet break recovery time, minimizing off-spec paper, and ultimately boosting mill profitability.
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PU LP A D PA PER
Weight Virtual Measurement ABB Ability™ Performance Service for paper mills
Profits are lost due to sheet breaks effecting downtime and quality losses. ABB Weight Virtual Measurement is a digital solution that can provide online measurement when the QCS is not available. By providing auto-correlating calculations for online conditioned weight measurement, mills can increase production throughput and reduce quality losses by getting on- spec faster during sheet break and start-up events.
Overview conditioned weight calculation by compensating for
Dashboard comparison
showing results of using ABB Weight Virtual Measurement improves mill profit- any machine changes or implementing on-going solu-
(right image) or not using
ability by providing continuous measurements when tion improvement updates. Periodically, the soft
(left image) Weight
Virtual Measurement. the QCS weight sensor is not available, helping keep sensor calculation model will be refined to maintain
The right image shows
weight on target and reducing sheet break recovery an optimized calculated measurement.
the properties are able
to meet specifications time, while ultimately decreasing downtime with less
faster after a sheet break.
threading time during a sheet break. This is accom- Features plished through a three-step process that helps main- • Automatic, non-invasive data gathering with ABB’s tain target weight while the paper machine is starting proprietary data collection tools up. • Online measurement of conditioned weight when
QCS sensor is not available
First, an initial static conditioned weight model is • Auto-correlating calculations based on lab and created using historical machine data to establish an online inputs initial expectation of the accuracy of the calculated • Operator alerts and alarms to drive action conditioned weight. • Performance monitoring and periodic model updates
• Easily connects to existing ABB or third-party
Once the accuracy of an initial model is confirmed, an systems online calculated weight measurement (also known as a soft sensor) is implemented by leveraging the ABB Benefits Ability™ digital platform. The weight calculation is • Decreases sheet break recovery time further improved by gaining a better understanding • Reduces off-spec paper after sheet break and when of machine operation, systematic model refinement, experiencing long transport delays and the implementation of alerts to suspend mea- • Decreases downtime due to sheet breaks surement during periods of un-modeled machine • Improves runnability operation. • Enables faster grade changes
• Increases mill profitability
The third step is on-going performance monitoring and optimization tasks to maintain and improve the
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Manual Details
| Brand | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 136.41 KB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main problem solved by Weight Virtual Measurement?
It provides online weight measurement when the Quality Control Sensor (QCS) is unavailable, reducing losses from sheet breaks and start-up events.
How does ABB calculate virtual conditioned weight?
It uses a three-step process: 1. An initial static model based on historical data; 2. Online calculation using auto-correlating methods; 3. Continuous optimization with periodic model updates.
What operational benefits can mills expect from this system?
Improved runnability, decreased downtime due to sheet breaks, faster grade changes, and reduced off-spec paper after sheet break.
Does the solution require specialized integration?
No, it is designed to easily connect to existing ABB or third-party systems.