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How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel Webinar
This TAPPI webinar explores proven chemical solutions for reducing tissue dust while maintaining softness, featuring advanced measurement techniques and real-world case studies. Mid-career professionals learn how dry strength resins combined with reduced fiber refining can cut dust by up to 84% while preserving product quality. The session covers practical applications of solution polyacrylamides and glyoxalated polyacrylamide resins, plus innovative dust analysis methods using Kemira's CanView technology and M-tec's Tissue Softness Analyzer (TSA). Industry experts present benchmarking data showing how proper chemical selection enables higher hardwood content, improved machine efficiency, and enhanced worker safety, delivering measurable ROI through reduced downtime and optimized production parameters.
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Headbox Design and Operation for High Quality and Profitability
This comprehensive webinar explores critical headbox components and optimization strategies for papermaking professionals seeking advanced technical insights. Pierre, a seasoned mechanical engineer with four decades of industry experience, covers pulsation attenuators, taper headers, turbulence generators, slice controls, and dilution systems. Learn how proper headbox design based on actual flow rates impacts paper formation, fiber orientation, and basis weight control. Discover best practices for edge feed adjustment, jet landing optimization, and maintenance schedules including boil-out frequencies. The presentation emphasizes practical troubleshooting techniques for common issues like tube plugging and provides actionable guidance for achieving superior CD control and formation quality in modern papermaking operations.
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Enhancing Pulp and Paper Mill Sustainability: A Case Study on John Crane’s Innovative Universal Cartridge Seal and Upstream Pumping Technology
This TAPPI webinar explores John Crane's innovative SB2 Upstream Pumper seal technology, featuring breakthrough non-contacting seal face design that revolutionizes pulp and paper mill sustainability. Brandon Hollis presents compelling case studies demonstrating dramatic water consumption reduction from 2 GPM to 0.3 GPM, saving nearly one million gallons annually per pump while extending mean time between repairs from 3 weeks to 15+ weeks. The advanced cartridge seal technology addresses critical operational challenges including low lubricity conditions, high temperatures, and abrasive fluids, delivering proven ROI through reduced maintenance costs, eliminated downtime, and exceptional performance in demanding bleach plant and black liquor applications for mid-career operations managers seeking sustainable efficiency solutions.
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PFAS Regulatory Impacts on The Pulp and Paper Industry Webinar
This comprehensive TAPPI webinar explores critical PFAS regulatory impacts on pulp and paper operations, featuring expert insights on sampling methods, analytical challenges, and treatment technologies. Young professionals learn about EPA Method 1633 for wastewater testing, TSCA reporting requirements, and Superfund implications. Industry specialists demonstrate how complex water quality matrices affect PFAS removal efficiency, requiring pretreatment before implementing granular activated carbon or ion exchange systems. The session covers emerging regulatory frameworks, cost considerations for treatment solutions, and practical guidance for environmental compliance. Essential knowledge for process engineers and analysts navigating PFAS regulations, analytical methods, and potential discharge requirements in forest products manufacturing.
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Reliable & Accurate Valve Selection for Erosive Pulp and Paper Applications Webinar
This technical webinar addresses critical valve selection challenges for mid-career pulp and paper professionals managing erosive reject applications in stock preparation systems. Expert Sharon Iqbal demonstrates how proper material selection, including tungsten carbide and nickel-based hard surfacing, combined with reverse flow design principles, dramatically extends valve life from 3 months to over 12 months. The presentation covers advanced methodologies to prevent cavitation damage, reduce maintenance costs, and improve screening ratios while protecting downstream equipment. Real-world case studies showcase ROI benefits through enhanced fiber recovery, reduced operational expenditures, and the ability to utilize more cost-effective mixed feedstock, directly impacting plant profitability for operations managers and process engineers.
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Best Practices for Consistency Measurement
This comprehensive webinar covers best practices for consistency measurements in pulp and paper operations, addressing critical challenges faced by plant managers and operations leaders. Craig Hannan explores different measurement technologies including shear force, optical reflection, and microwave systems, emphasizing that consistency measurement requires a systems approach beyond just the transmitter. Key topics include control loop design guidelines, proper dilution valve sizing, sampling techniques, and calibration procedures. The presentation highlights how measurement technology selection depends on specific applications, with no single solution fitting all scenarios. Attendees learn practical strategies for reducing dead time, optimizing agitation, maintaining stable pressure conditions, and implementing proper sampling protocols to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
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Who Says You Can't Make Money From Lignin?
This comprehensive webinar explores cutting-edge lignin extraction technologies and commercial applications, featuring industry leaders from Bioforce, Andritz, and Södra. Mid-career professionals will discover breakthrough sulfur-free lignin production methods, advanced coating formulations with enhanced rheological properties, and large-scale kraft lignin recovery systems. Key insights include Andritz's LignoX technology for alkaline oxidation processing, Södra's world-class 50,000-ton annual production facility launching in 2027, and emerging applications in bio-dispersants, carbon fiber, and pharmaceutical precursors. The presentation demonstrates proven ROI potential through energy optimization, sustainable material substitution, and new revenue streams for pulp mill operations.
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Fundamentals of Fourdrinier Formation Webinar
This comprehensive webinar explores advanced formation optimization techniques for paper machine fourdrinier tables, targeting mid-career professionals seeking deeper technical specialization. Industry expert Ben Thorpe, a TAPPI Fellow with over 200 publications, reveals lost skills in hydrofoil optimization, emphasizing turbulence-first design principles over traditional drainage-focused approaches. Key topics include formation fundamentals, furnish analysis, hydrofoil blade configurations, turbulence scale calculations, and real-world case studies demonstrating significant quality improvements. The session provides actionable insights for optimizing sheet formation, reducing reject rates, and implementing systematic troubleshooting methodologies that deliver measurable ROI for operations managers and technical leaders.
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Sustainability in Action: The Pulp and Paper Industry’s Path Forward
Leading industry experts from Valmet, FSC, Siemens Energy, and Graphic Packaging present practical sustainability initiatives transforming pulp and paper operations. This comprehensive webinar covers advanced energy efficiency technologies, sustainable forest certification benefits, innovative decarbonization solutions, and real-world case studies from major mill modernization projects. Mid-career professionals discover actionable strategies for reducing carbon emissions, optimizing water usage, implementing biomass energy systems, and achieving measurable ROI on sustainability investments. Learn how integrated approaches combining process optimization, renewable energy adoption, and circular economy principles drive competitive advantage while meeting environmental targets and regulatory requirements.
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Inside the 2026 Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technologies Course: What You’ll Learn Webinar
TAPPI's Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technologies course offers comprehensive training for industry professionals seeking foundational knowledge in pulp and paper manufacturing. This four-day program covers kraft pulping, bleaching processes, paper machine operations, and environmental controls, taught by experienced industry experts with over 80 years combined expertise. Ideal for new process engineers, front-line supervisors, sales representatives, and support staff, the course provides essential vocabulary, key operational parameters, and understanding of mill-wide process interactions. Participants gain practical insights through interactive exercises, one-on-one instructor access, and networking opportunities, preparing them to excel in today's evolving pulp and paper industry.