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Pulp & Paper Engineering Services

Patented boiler-monitoring systems for black-liquor recovery boilers — conserve as much as 5% of a boiler’s total steam.

ITM’s patented boiler-monitoring technology has made a significant impact in pulp & paper — substantial efficiencies inside black-liquor recovery boilers, with potential savings exceeding one million dollars a year, plus less downtime and safer operations.

How ITM serves Pulp & Paper

Sootblower Fouling Detection

Sootblower Fouling Detection

SFD identifies soot buildup so you sootblow only when it’s needed.

Fouling Monitoring System

Fouling Monitoring System

FMS tracks heat-transfer fouling across the boiler in real time.

Hopper Ash Level (HALT)

Hopper Ash Level (HALT)

HALT monitors hopper ash level and temperature to prevent pluggage.

Superheater Protection (SHOP)

Superheater Protection (SHOP)

SHOP guards superheater tubes against overheat conditions.

Pulp & Paper in the field

Energy & environmental impact

Beyond operational savings, ITM’s early-warning systems help operators minimize downtime, improve worker safety, and prevent costly equipment failures — while reduced steam usage cuts carbon emissions.

Paper machine in a pulp and paper mill
Recovery boiler tubes

Turn-key boiler monitoring

ITM specializes in turn-key industrial condition monitoring across manufacturing and energy. Custom solutions address fouling detection, ash-level management, superheater protection, and thermocouple monitoring in recovery and power boilers.

Recognized green innovation

ITM received finalist recognition for an Outstanding Green Innovation award — acknowledging how its Sootblower Fouling Detection technology helps energy producers operate more efficiently by pinpointing soot buildup.

Outstanding Green Innovation award finalist

Optimize your recovery or power boiler

From a single SFD install to a full boiler-monitoring suite, an ITM engineer will help you scope the right approach.

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