Developing Useful Methods (UMs)

 

How to Propose new Useful Methods (UMs)

If you’re interested in submitting a new Useful Method, please consult our complete list of subject categories. 

As a member, you may submit a proposal for a new Useful Method. You can send a preliminary draft, which contains a description of the scope, to standards@tappi.org.

After your proposal is submitted, the Standards Manager will work with you to ensure that the proper format and procedure is followed, as outlined in the UM Guidelines.

 

Useful Methods Guidelines

If you are at the writing stage for your Useful Method, you can download the UM Guidelines. These guidelines describe the procedures and policies used to develop and publish Useful Methods. They also contain all the style and formatting information you will require. 

In many ways, the UM Guidelines are similar to the Standards Guidelines, but are more flexible.

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Shive content of mechanical pulp (laboratory flat screen), Useful Method UM 240 (2010)

Shive content of mechanical pulp (laboratory flat screen), Useful Method UM 240 (2015)

Useful methods
Polystyrene in paper products, Useful Method UM 554 (2010)

Polystyrene in paper products, Useful Method UM 554 (2015)

Useful methods
Water absorbency of nonbibulous paperboard, Useful Method UM 596 (2010)

Water absorbency of nonbibulous paperboard, Useful Method UM 596 (2015)

Useful methods
Pulp screening (Valley-type screening device), Test Method T 278 sp-21

Pulp screening (Valley-type screening device), Test Method T 278 sp-21

Useful methods
Laboratory processing of pulp (plate refiner), Useful Method UM 221 (2010)

Laboratory processing of pulp (plate refiner), Useful Method UM 221 (2015)

Useful methods
Water vapor permeability of sheet materials at -18°C (0°F), Useful Method UM 573 (2010)

Water vapor permeability of sheet materials at -18°C (0°F), Useful Method UM 573 (2015)

Useful methods
A non-destructive production tool to measure the general flu

A non-destructive production tool to measure the general flute quality and damage of corrugated board using resonance frequency technology, Useful Method UM 821 (2010) WITHDRAWN

Useful methods
TAPPI Useful Methods Print-on-Demand

TAPPI Useful Methods Print-on-Demand

Useful methods
Dirt in pulp (measured by transmitted light), Useful Method UM 205 (2010)

Dirt in pulp (measured by transmitted light), Useful Method UM 205 (2015)

Useful methods
Amount of coating on mineral-coated paper, Useful Method UM 542 (2010)

Amount of coating on mineral-coated paper, Useful Method UM 542 (2015)