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At all TAPPI face-to-face events, we will implement the health and safety practices as issued by state and local authorities including the venue and the CDC. We recommend that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a negative test within 3 days of attending an event. We will require face coverings while indoors and maintain social distancing when possible. We will continue to provide updates on any changes as they become available.

2022 Spring Meeting April 4-6, 2022 – Atlanta, GA
Monday, April 4th to Wednesday, April 6th

The BLRBAC is a “Trade Association” that exists for the purpose of sharing knowledge and generating and maintaining guidelines to help facilitate the safe, reliable operation of Black Liquor Recovery Boilers.

Message from the Chair: We are preparing for an in person BLRBAC meeting. The dates are April 4th-6th. It will be in the same place, Sonesta Hotel (formally the Crowne Plaza) in Atlanta, GA. I have enclosed the agenda and a registration link. We hope you all can make it. I know a lot of members have been patiently waiting for the organization to get back to having in person meetings. We always have great attendance at our meetings. Please spread the word about the meeting throughout your organization. Look forward to seeing you all in person at our Spring meeting. Note that any at door registration fees will be by credit card only.

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

IDCON Root Cause Problem Elimination – Online Training
Tuesday, April 5th to Thursday, April 7th

You’ll learn a structured approach to problem elimination while learning a documentation method and implementation strategies for your organization. RCPE™ was created to be a simple process that can be applied down to the frontline where 80 to 90% of problems can be solved and eliminated.

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Paper Machine Operations Course – Neenah, Wisconsin
Tuesday, April 19th to Thursday April 21st | Course Schedule |

This introductory course is designed to help you build confidence and knowledge of overall paper machine operations. Gain an understanding of the mechanical components and operations of the paper machine that affect the structure and quality of paper, learn to identify design and operation features, and discover methods to improve paper machine efficiency and product quality.

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IDCON Develop and Manage Preventive Maintenance Strategy – In-Person and Online Training
Tuesday, April 19th to Thursday, April 21st

Get the confidence you need to develop and implement the right PM strategy for your plant that ensures your team is doing the right task at the right time. You’ll learn who should be included in launching the PM project, the fundamentals of Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Criticality Analysis technique, and how to document the PM tasks.

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TAPPICon 2022 – Charlotte, NC
Saturday, April 30th to Wednesday, May 04th | Program |

This in-person event includes a full comprehensive technical program addressing key topics about Coating & Graphic Arts, Nonwovens, Papermaking, Papermaking Additives, Papermaking Fundamentals, PIMA Management, Process Control, Maintenance & Reliability, Recycled Paperboard (RPTA) and Tissue. TAPPICon also includes multiple networking events and a full exhibit floor allowing you to meet face-to-face with industry peers.

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Tissue 101: Properties and Processes Course – Charlotte, NC (Held in conjunction with TAPPICon 2022)
Saturday, April 30th to Sunday, May 01st | Course Schedule |

TAPPI's Tissue 101: Properties and Processes Course is structured to provide participants with a solid understanding of tissue properties and how they are impacted by manufacturing processes, helping them to effectively achieve production goals and objectives.

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2022 Women’s Summit – Charlotte, NC (Held in conjunction with TAPPICon 2022)
Saturday, April 30th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET |

How important do you think performance is to your success in the workplace?  What about trust?
Join us to find out how the answer to success might not be what you think! 

Learn how trust in the workplace, and beyond, can be a much better indicator of success than sheer performance.

Get a head start on your TAPPICon week with the Women’s Summit where you will:

  • Make new connections
  • Grow your network
  • Gain experience on the industry’s hottest topics
  • Experience an interactive team building activity
  • Engage in small breakout groups for discussion

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

The Impact of Utilizing the Leading Edge Sootblower Nozzle on Recovery Boiler Superheater Platens – Webinar (Free)
Wednesday, April 06th | 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM ET |

Fireside deposit accumulation on the leading edge of recovery boiler superheater platens can be difficult to control with conventional sootblowers. Uncontrolled accumulation of this leading edge deposit may bridge the space between adjacent superheater platens, causing plugging in the superheater section and costly unscheduled shutdown. This presentation will discuss the deposit removal mechanism by the leading edge nozzle, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of the jet force exerted on the superheater platens, the jet impact on the platens, and the operational guideline that a recovery boiler operator may use to operate the leading edge nozzles.

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Increasing MTBR for CI0₂ Applications in the Pulp & Paper Industry – Webinar (Free)
Thursday, April 07th | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM ET |

In this webinar, John Crane will discuss how a southeastern pulp and paper mill used one seal standard design to serve both low and high pressure sealing on its chlorine dioxide bleaching processes ClO2 transfer pumps. We’ll show how the use of Dynamic Lift Up-stream Pumping (USP) technology allows the creation of a high pressure, low volume lubrication delivery system, providing a clean environment for the seal to operate which improves pump performance and mean time between repair (MTBR). The mill chose John Crane’s engineered Type 5620 USP Dynamic Lift non-contacting seal face treatment to improve MTBR and to reduce water waste. As a result, the mill has increased MTBR (mean time between repair) by 500% and is saving up to 1 million gallons of water per year, per seal, since the upgrade was completed.

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HCl Gas: A Versatile Catalyst for Retrieving Nanocellulose and Sugars form Biomass – Nano Webinar (Free)
Tuesday, April 26th | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET |

While acid hydrolysis can be seen as an outdated or, at best, traditional means of degrading cellulose into nanocrystals or sugars, the use of HCl gas has demonstrated viable, modern pathways to added value products from biomass. This webinar summarizes the application of HCl gas on diverse cellulosic substrates, including various cellulose polymorphs, solid wood, bacterial cellulose, holocellulose, and agricultural residues. Processes leading directly into high yields of nanocrystals are presented.

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