As the pulp and paper industry steps up its digital transformation, achieving precision and energy efficiency in the refining process has long been a key technical challenge. Recently, China Haisum's self-developed "Intelligent Refining Platform" was officially rolled out at a specialty paper enterprise. This marks not merely an upgrade of production tools, but a paradigm shift that brings industrial AI agents into the core production process.
[Paradigm Evolution: From "Automation" to "Intelligence"]
Traditional automated refining essentially translates operator experience into programmed routines—an extension of human labor. In contrast, the newly launched intelligent refining system endows the process with "autonomous cognition". By continuously learning from industry knowledge and real-time data, the system independently analyzes operating conditions and provides operators with optimal control strategies in real time. This represents a fundamental shift from "passive execution" to "proactive decision-making".
[Core Engine: Dual Models Powering the "Digital Brain"]
At the heart of the intelligent refining system lies the deep integration of two algorithmic models.
Multimodal Perception and Predictive Model to Eliminate "Blind Operation": In conventional refining, freeness measurement instruments typically operate with a delay (around a five-minute cycle), leaving refiners in a "blind state" between readings. China Haisum has innovatively developed a multimodal data fusion algorithm with industry-leading accuracy, transforming previously invisible process dynamics into real-time, transparent insights.
Decision-Making Agent Model to Enable "Autonomous Driving": Moving beyond generic model applications, the system evaluates the impact of each refiner's actions under specific operating conditions on final product quality. By incorporating constraints such as minimizing action and energy consumption, it dynamically generates optimal strategies in real time, guiding operators into an "autonomous driving" mode.
[Full-Spectrum Interaction: Three Terminals Reshaping Operational Paradigms]
The true value of technology ultimately lies in boosting the efficiency of human-machine collaboration. Through three integrated interactive workstations, China Haisum's intelligent refining system enables all-around visibility of production information and closed-loop management.
Digital Twin Visualization Terminal (Macro-Level Situational Awareness): Leveraging lightweight 3D models and dynamic data streams, the system presents a real-time panoramic view of refining operations. A particularly intuitive feature is the integration of "real and virtual" freeness curves—solid lines represent current conditions, while dashed lines indicate predictive trends—allowing managers to grasp production trajectories at a glance.
Operator Workstation Terminal (Core of Smart Operations): Breaking away from the fragmented information structure of traditional DCS systems, this terminal integrates raw materials data, refiner plate configurations, operational records, and anomaly inputs into a unified interface. As the decision-making agent continues to evolve, the system provides real-time pop-up recommendations on the optimal timing for plate adjustments, enabling operators to transition from experience-based judgment to data-driven decision-making.
Process Technician Workstation Terminal (Continuous Evolution Laboratory): This platform empowers process experts to conduct in-depth data analysis, uncover correlations between operating parameters and final product quality, and continuously fine-tune models to ensure the system maintains the capability for ongoing iteration and self-optimization.
[Technological Vision: Rooted in Practice to Deliver Tangible Value]
Guided by an R&D commitment to "practice-ready application", China Haisum's intelligent refining system is designed to address real-world needs and tackle critical pain points on the production floor. Following rollout, the system will continue to evolve through iterative optimization based on production data, offering higher decision-making accuracy and adaptability to deliver measurable improvements in product quality and cost competitiveness.
This successful deployment marks another milestone in China Haisum's efforts to empower the paper industry through intelligent manufacturing. Looking ahead, the company will continue to prioritize the deployment of cutting-edge technologies to drive the deep integration of industrial intelligence in the pulp and paper sector — defining a new paradigm for smart manufacturing and accelerating the industry's high-quality transformation.