IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY AT MEADOW LAKE - A SUCCESSFUL CASE-STUDY

In March 1992, Millar Western Pulp initiated operation of a 240 000-tonne/year greenfield BCTMP mill. The mill has a first-generation zero-liquid effluent system. All process and service waters are treated and recycled; there is no effluent discharge. Design production was achieved in six months. This paper reviews some of the management strategies which contributed to this achievement. The project provides a model for implementation of complex process systems employing leading edge technology.