James River in Naheola, Ala., replaced an ABB 1180 system with a Honeywell control system and advanced multivariable controls, with excellent results. In addition to a reduced MD variability, the Honeywell system greatly improved runnability and reduced production loss by minimizing sheet breaks and grade-change time. Customer Benefits • 51% reduction in dry weight MD long-term variation Optimization Results • 23% reduction in moisture MD long-term variation • 49% reduction in sheet breaks, from 11.8 per week to 6 per week • 34% reduction in grade- change time, from 6.7 minutes to 4.4 minutes • MD weight coefficient of vari- ation (2 COV) less than 0.44 % of process Honeywell Data Scanners and Sensors: • One scanner at the size press measuring basis weight mois- ture and conditioned weight

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