Upcoming Webinar Series: PIMA/APPTI Decarbonization Investigations

TAPPI’s PIMA Division is organizing a new four-part webinar series titled PIMA/APPTI Decarbonization Investigations. The use of carbon capture technology for fossil fuel emissions is gaining greater understanding, with ongoing advancements and demonstrations across various manufacturing sectors worldwide. There is still much to understand when it comes to biogenic carbon emissions and whether existing pilot scale technologies will function properly.

Tune into this webinar series moderated by Christopher O. Luettgen, Ph.D., Executive Director and CEO of the Alliance for Pulp & Paper Technology Innovation.

Webinar attendance is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend, but registration for each part of the webinar series is required.  Register today for Part 1.

Part 1: Decarbonization 
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Realff, Georgia Tech

Dr. Realff will discuss current carbon emissions and carbon capture technologies and the challenges for the pulp and paper industry to adapt these technologies. Register for Part 1

 

Part 2: Bio-Gas
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 11:00am – 12:00pm EST

Learn about Bio-Gas, and the application of anaerobic digestion on WWT effluents to create biogas. Register for Part 2

 

Part 3: Lime Kiln
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - 11:00am – 12:00pm EST

Dr Lokendra Pal and Peter Gorog from NC State University will discuss lime kilns and electrification of a pulp and paper mill under the newly awarded Manufacturing Institute EPIXC. Register for Part 3

 

Part 4: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 11:00am – 12:00pm EST

Hear from Pat Dixon at Pulmac discuss using AI, and the decarbonization pathway through automation. Register for Part 4

Meet the Moderator

Christopher O. Luettgen, Ph.D.
Executive Director and CEO
Alliance for Pulp & Paper Technology Innovation

In April 2023, Luettgen became the Executive Director of the Alliance for Pulp & Paper Technology Innovation (APPTI), a consortium based association with the mission to promote the development of advanced manufacturing technologies for the P&P industry.

He has 25 plus years of industry experience, with Scott Paper and Kimberly-Clark Corp., where he most recently served as head of North American Innovation for the Professional business sector. He has held positions in product development and innovation, capital project management and manufacturing facility leadership.  Learn more about Luettgen.