2025 Introduction to Wet End Chemistry Course

TAPPI Headquarters - Peachtree Corners, GA
Tuesday, June 03, 2025 to Thursday, June 05, 2025

This introductory course will provide attendees with a strong foundation in wet end chemistry troubleshooting and optimization best practices. New topics this year include injection systems, process control, biological control and enzymes. The course is designed to help improve product quality, increase machine productivity and reduce costs.

The TAPPI Introduction to Wet End Chemistry course equips you with the latest technology and terminology for optimum papermaking performance.

Instructors for this course know that quality products and cost savings are both important objectives, so they focus this three-day interactive training on innovative wet end chemistry principals and the use of additives to efficiently change or create new paper products.

This is the only training program that offers an in-depth focus on additives and what they can and can't do for your process.

Through case studies, break-out sessions and networking with others in the course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Implement new wet end technology to reach higher efficiency and consistent, quality products
  • Use additives to improve or create new products
  • Reduce downtime and off-spec production
  • Make better judgments on selection and use of chemicals
  • Better troubleshoot problems
  • Respond quickly to changing fiber qualities, regulations and competitive pressures

This course is ideal for engineers involved in training, particularly within mills that have brought in newer employees or lost valuable experience through retirement.  Many chemical engineers entering paper mills today don’t have a specific background in pulp and paper manufacturing and may not understand how to apply what they’ve learned to the papermaking wet end process.  

In this course, you will learn the importance of better communication of correct terminology in context to the chemicals and additives used in making better paper products that can rev up production.

Learning Outcomes
You could pour over all the how-to manuals available and still not retain this level and quality of working knowledge. Completing this workshop will enable you, among other skills, to:  

  • Identify the properties of papermaking furnish and the process components and discuss how they interact to affect wet-end chemistry phenomena.
  • Discuss possible solutions to paper machine process and paper quality problems associated with wet end additives and arising from chemical deposits.
  • Identify additives that can be used to change the balance of charge for purposes of process control, trouble-shooting and optimization situations.
  • Identify the most important factors affecting first-pass retention and the rate of drainage of water from the fiber mat during paper formation.
  • Identify classes of wet-end chemical additives that can be used to achieve paper property objectives in various grades.

This course sets a maximum number of participants to encourage the most interactive discussions possible with ample question-and-answer opportunities.

Who is Attending?
This course is designed for superintendents, product developers, process engineers, process and quality control technicians, as well as suppliers who need an introductory- to intermediate-level understanding of wet end chemistry.  

  • Chemical and Process Engineers
  • Mill Superintendents and Department Managers
  • Research and Development Engineers
  • Technology and Chief Chemists
  • VP Research and Development
  • Technology Directors
  • Process & Quality Control Technicians
  • Account Representatives for Chemical, Machinery, Equipment Suppliers

Participants should have one to five years of paper industry experience, and college-level chemistry and math courses are helpful.

What Previous Attendees Say

“I liked the case studies and opportunities to ask the instructors questions about the material from angles relevant to my work. Nice class size."

"I better understand the wet end and can contribute better to optimization & trouble shooting”

"I'm sure I will be a better salesman and a better technical assistant.”

“I now understand what happens upstream.”

 

Larry Anker, Ph.D., Solenis
A TAPPI Fellow and Director of North America pulp and paper applications for Solenis. He earned a B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics from Washington and Lee University and his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Penn State University.

 


Przem Pruszynski, Ph.D., Global Industrial Technical Consulting

Chemistry expert focused on non-chemical approaches to production efficiency and machine stability, author and co-author of nearly 100 papers and publications, formerly in R&D leadership positions with Dow and Nalco.

 

 

What Previous Attendees Say

“I liked the case studies and opportunities to ask the instructors questions about the material from angles relevant to my work. Nice class size."

"I better understand the wet end and can contribute better to optimization & trouble shooting”

"I'm sure I will be a better salesman and a better technical assistant.”

“I now understand what happens upstream.”

 

Earn 2.0 CEUs for completion of this course curriculum.

Introduction to Wet End Chemistry - Course Schedule

DAY 1
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Introduction to the Course

Learning Objectives, Themes, Models
Water Chemistry
Water Chemistry Quiz
Team Formation
Water Chemistry Case Study
Fiber, Fines and Wood Chemistry
Wood Extractives
Interfering Substances and Contaminants

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Fibers and Fines Case Study
Charge and Zeta Potential
Feeding and Injecting Additives
Retention and Retention Aids
Retention Aid Quiz and Case Study
Questions and Answers

DAY 2
8:00 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. 

Questions and Answers
Dry Strength Agents
Dry Strength Case Study
Wet Strength Additives
Alum, Sizing and Rosin
Alum, Sizing and Rosin Case Study and Quiz
Synthetic Sizes

1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Lunch

2:10 - 5:45 p.m.

Synthetic Sizes Quiz
Synthetic Sizes Case Study
Dyes and Whiteners
Fillers
Dyes and Fillers Quiz
Dyes and Fillers Case Study
Process Control in Wet End
Process Control Quiz
Questions and Answers

DAY 3
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Questions and Answers
Microbiological Control
Enzymes for the Wet End
Slime and Enzymes Quiz
Deposit Control
Pitch Control
Deposit Control Quiz
Deposit Control Case Study
Interactions in the Wet End

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Break

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Foam and Entrained Air
Course Evaluation, CEU Credits

Adjournment

What a Previous Participant Said

"Now, I'll be able to understand the terminology, understand goals and targets for each process."

2025 Registration Rates

 

On or Before
May 6, 2025

 

After
May 6, 2025

 

Meeting Registration

 

 

Member

$1,542.15

$1,833.10

Nonmember

$1,966.50

$2,251.70

Join or Renew

$1,737.15

$2,028.10

Young Professional under 30 Join or Renew

$1,668.15

$1,959.10

Group Meeting Registration, per person (3+ people from the same location)

 

 

Member

$1,403.00

$1,688.20

Nonmember

$1,827.35

$1,967.65

Join or Renew

$1,598.00

$1,883.20

Young Professional under 30 Join or Renew

$1,529.00

$1,814.20


Cancellation Policy:

If you find that you have to cancel, your full registration fee will be refunded if TAPPI’s Registration Department receives written notification (fax acceptable at  +1.770.209.7206 by  (May 6, 2025).  Please note:  There will be a 50% refund for all written cancellations made after (May 6, 2025) but no later than 5 business days prior to the start of the course (May 29, 2025).  Understandably, after (May 29, 2025)no refunds can be issued.  Substitutions, however, will be accepted any time without a penalty

Refund:
100% - Cancellation received by (May 6, 2025)
50% -  Cancellations received after (May 6, 2025)and no later than (May 29, 2025).
NO REFUND- Cancellations received after (May 29, 2025).   

Attendance Support Materials
We understand it can be challenging to ask for approval to attend TAPPI training events, so we created Attendance Support Materials to assist you with the approval process and in making a strong case for the investment.

Ways to Save

  1. Join TAPPI.  TAPPI members enjoy discounted rates for this course.  If you're not already a member, join us!
  2. Be the early-bird. Discounts are available for those who register before the early-bird deadline.
  3. Bring the team.  Group rates are offered for three or more people from the same location.

This course will take place at TAPPI Headquarters:

Local Hotels Near TAPPI Headquarters

 

 

ATLANTA MARRIOTT PEACHTREE CORNERS
475 Technology Parkway NW
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
www.marriotthotels.com/atlcp
(1.3 mi. from TAPPI)

Rate: $149 + Tax

Includes:

  • Complimentary wireless internet throughout hotel
  • Complimentary fitness center onsite
  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Complimentary shuttle within 5 minutes from hotel
  • Marriott Rewards

Reservation Link: Book your corporate rate for TAPPI

Reservation Phone: 800-228-9290 or 770-441-6519 for groups of 10 or more
Rate Code: TAPPI/Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

 

HILTON ATLANTA NORTHEAST
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
www.atlantanortheast.hilton.com
(0.9 mi. from TAPPI)

Rate: $149 + Tax

Includes:

  • Complimentary wireless internet throughout hotel
  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Complimentary shuttle within 5 minutes from hotel
  • This rate is good for any TAPPI related travel for staff/BOD/Training Courses etc.

Reservation Link: Book your corporate rate for TAPPI 

Registration Phone: 1-888-HILTONS OR 770-447-4747 – Rate Code: TAPPI/Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

 

HOME2SUITES BY HILTON
5800 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30071
www.home2suites.hilton.com
(0.8 mi. from TAPPI) 

Rate: $119 + Tax

Includes:

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary wireless internet throughout hotel
  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Hilton HHonors
  • Studio Suites 

Reservation Link: Book your corporate rate with TAPPI 

Reservation Phone: 770-263-2020 - Rate Code – TAP

 

HYATT PLACE NORCROSS
5600 Peachtree Parkway
Norcross, GA 30092
www.hyattplace.com
(1.1 mi. from TAPPI) 

Rate: $134 + Tax

Includes:

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary wireless internet throughout hotel
  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Complimentary fitness center onsite
  • Complimentary shuttle within 5 minutes from hotel
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Reservation Link: Book your corporate rate with TAPPI 

Reservation Phone: 1-888-568-1562 - Hyatt Place Norcross - Corporate Code - 33999 OR Rate Code – TAPI 

Crowne Plaza
6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
www.ihg.com/crowneplaza
(1.5 mi. from TAPPI)


Rate: $129 + Tax

Includes: 

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary wireless internet throughout hotel
  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Complimentary fitness center onsite
  • Complimentary shuttle within 5 minutes from hotel
  • Meeting Facilities 

Reservation Link: Business Hotel in Norcross | Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE-Norcross (ihg.com)

Reservation Phone: 1-877-666-3243

What Previous Attendees Say

“I liked the case studies and opportunities to ask the instructors questions about the material from angles relevant to my work. Nice class size."

"I better understand the wet end and can contribute better to optimization & trouble shooting”

"I'm sure I will be a better salesman and a better technical assistant.”

“I now understand what happens upstream.”

 

TAPPI Press is known as an industry leader for publishing reliable and practical publications and training products created and peer reviewed by industry experts for professionals and students alike.  This is a great time to refresh or master new skills and restock your corporate or personal library.

TAPPI offers 15% discounted pricing on select TAPPI Press publications to course attendees when purchased with registration. 

Pick-up on-site and SAVE ON SHIPPING!

Advances in Papermaking Wet End Chemistry Application Technologies 
0101R349
Special Member Price:  $110                  
Special Non-Member Price:  $142

Make Paper Products Stand Out  
0101R361  
Special Member Price:  $81
Special Non-Member Price: $105

Process Chemicals for Papermaking   
0101R364  
Special Member Price:  $110
Special Non-Member Price: $142

Principles of Wet End Chemistry   
0101R241  
Special Member Price:  $46
Special Non-Member Price: $65

Chemical Processing Aids in Papermaking: A Practical Guide 
0101R192  
Special Member Price:  $73
Special Non-Member Price: $110

Colloid Chemistry of Papermaking Materials   
0101R306  
Special Member Price:  $57
Special Non-Member Price: $85

Handbook of Pulp and Paper Technologist (The Smook Book) 4th edition
0202SMOOK4
Special Member Price:  $88
Special Non-Member Price: $113

Handbook of Pulp and Paper Terminology (Smook) Second edition
0202SMOOKTERM
Special Member Price:  $64
Special Non-Member Price: $72

Cost Saving Strategies in Papermaking Chemistry  
0101R325
Special Member Price:  $128
Special Non-Member Price: $166

Starch and Starch Products for Wet End Application 
0101R319  
Special Member Price:  $115
Special Non-Member Price: $170

Troubleshooting the Papermaking Process   
0101R298
Special Member Price:  $97
Special Non-Member Price: $127

Papermaking Chemistry, 2nd Edition
0202FIN04-2  
Member Price:  $106                
Non-Member Price: $106  

Papermaking Part 1; Stock Preparation and Wet End, 2nd Edition  
0202FIN08-2  
Member Price:  $170                
Non-Member Price: $17  

What Previous Attendees Say

“I liked the case studies and opportunities to ask the instructors questions about the material from angles relevant to my work. Nice class size."

"I better understand the wet end and can contribute better to optimization & trouble shooting”

"I'm sure I will be a better salesman and a better technical assistant.”

“I now understand what happens upstream.”

 

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