Open AccessP itch E xpert : A Problem‐Solving System for Kraft Mills
Author(s) -
Kowalski Allan,
Bouchard Diana,
Allen Lawrence,
Larin Yves,
Vadas Oliver
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
ai magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Book series
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 2371-9621
pISSN - 0738-4602
ISBN - 0-929280-46-6
DOI - 10.1609/aimag.v14i3.1056
Subject(s) - mill , kraft process , kraft paper , expert system , completeness (order theory) , engineering , computer science , process (computing) , pulp (tooth) , operations management , manufacturing engineering , operations research , pulp and paper industry , mechanical engineering , mathematics , artificial intelligence , medicine , mathematical analysis , pathology , operating system
pitch expert was developed to make expertise available to mill‐site engineers to solve pitch problems in kraft pulp mills. These problems have been estimated to cause losses to the Canadian pulp and paper industry in excess of $80 million each year. The design of the system took into account not only the complexity of the process interactions and the need for accuracy and completeness of recommendations but also the ongoing need for training mill personnel and the requirement that the system be maintainable and expandable without the constant involvement of the developers. pitch expert is now accessible by modem, and the savings achieved through use of the system covered the development costs within six months of release.