Continuous Digester Weld Repairs and Refurbishing
Continuous Digester Weld Repairs and Refurbishing
Virtual Event
Thursday, January 22, 2026 to Thursday, January 22, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
This event brings together leading subject matter experts to explore best practices in failure analysis, code weld repairs, and weld overlay. Three distinguished speakers will share valuable industry insights specifically tailored for mill engineers. Engineers, project planners, and turnaround stall will gain practical guidance on avoiding common pitfalls and implementing proven strategies to ensure the success of major outages and effective project management.
Keywords:
Failure Analysis, Engineering Solutions, Continuous Digesters, Safe Operation
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge
- Recognize best practices related to continuous digester weld repair and refurbishing
- Understand the fundamentals of failure analysis
- Understand the fundamentals of code based weld repairs
- Assess weld overlay application and limitations
Application
- Ensure adequate time and resuorces are available to make a proper repair
- Proactively apply industry best practices and avoid potential pitfalls common to weld repairs
- Integrate lessons learned into mill engineering practices
Evaluation
- Assess the need for verifying damage mechanism prior to performing a weld repair
- Failure analysis / root cause identification
- Repair strategy selection
- Risk assessment of repairs
Speaker: Catherine NobleCatherine Noble is a Principal Engineer with Acuren Inspection with over 20 years of experience in failure analysis and on-site equipment inspections across utilities, pulp and paper, manufacturing, and commercial industries. She has extensive experience inspecting pressure vessels, boilers, and high-energy steam piping systems and previously served as chair or vice-chair of the AMPP/NACE Pulp & Paper Committee and Symposium from 2013–2022. Ms. Noble is a Professional Engineer licensed in multiple states and holds degrees in Materials Science & Engineering from Rice University and Northwestern University. |
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Speaker: Tim PriestTim Priest is a Quality Control professional with Miller Mechanical Services. In his role, he supports fabrication, installation, and maintenance activities, with a focus on quality assurance for industrial and pulp and paper applications. Mr. Priest brings over a decade of experience in mechanical services and is based at Miller Mechanical’s headquarters in Glens Falls, New York. |
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Speaker: Johan ApellJohan Apell is the CEO of Uddcomb that have been developing weld overlay technologies to restore, repair, refurbish and extend the life of continuous digesters worldwide. Uddcomb executed the first digester weld overlay project 1987 and the digester still operates… Since 2007 Johan have been responsible for sales and business development of Uddcombs product portfolio to the pulp & paper industry worldwide. |
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Speaker: Robert CarlstromRobert Carlström is a Global Technology Manager at Valmet. He has more than 37 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry, including roles in project management, field service engineering, and mill improvement initiatives. Mr. Carlström is actively involved in site works project management (PMP),and R&D product management. |
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