Due to the combination of complex production processes with on-site energy generation, the paper industry is particularly suitable for overarching optimization of the kind achieved with EPOC®. In the paper mill, all plants are usually operated in accordance with the paper machine schedule. Plant shutdowns and restrictions are taken into account.

EPOC® Paper Production supports the dispatcher in planning by significantly assisting in the creation of production schedules for the digester, washer, bleach and recovery line (evaporator, caustic pot, causticizing). The optimized production plans are recalculated at short intervals, always assume the current condition of the plants and take all tank levels into account. This gives the dispatcher a good prediction of the development of the tank levels and the upcoming production rate changes at any time.

EPOC® Paper Production uses state-of-the-art algorithms for model selection and model identification. For the optimization of individual quality parameters (e.g. residual moisture), the methods of model predictive control (MPC) are integrated in EPOC®. This control calculates, based on the current process values, optimal correction values of the machine settings and ensures the decoupling of the influences of individual parameters. The robust modeling provides best results even in the presence of strong process noise.