Using environmental parameters to optimize process operation - An opportunity for better control of the mill's operation

James Maclaren Industries Inc. has recognized that close monitoring of air emissions is key to continual process and environmental improvements. It also leads to energy and raw material savings and increased production capacity. Support from the operators and commitment to environmental performance from senior management is key to achieve these gains. The optimization of the kraft pulp mill recovery furnaces using the information generated by the continuous total reduced sulphur monitor is one of the three cases presented.