The new gas-heated hood will enable Kartogroup to achieve a higher drying capacity with a hood design impingement temperature of 530°C, a higher heat transfer rate and a significant reduction of energy consumption per ton of paper produced.

The special set of advanced solutions for the drying section rebuild include optimized impingement distribution of the hood nozzle boxes, a heat recovery system, a state-of-the-art burner management system and Yankee head insulation. Representing Andritz’s latest developments in tissue drying technology, these solutions maximize the heat transfer rate, ensure higher safety, lower emissions and significantly reduce steam consumption.

Andritz’s scope of supply also comprises supervision of installation, commissioning, start-up, and training.

Pascual Gómez, COO Kartogroup, says, “We trust in Andritz’s expertise to upgrade machines for a more efficient and sustainable tissue production. The innovative high-temperature hood perfectly meets our requirements for energy saving, high thermal efficiency, and stable drying results. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Andritz on new R&D energy efficiency projects next year.”

Kartogroup España S.L., a member of the Cominter Group, has more than 40 years’ experience in the tissue business. At its mills in Burriana and Hernani, Spain, the company produces high-quality tissue grades for household and industrial applications.