NPT2
NPT2
National Network for Pulp & Paper Technical Training
The TAPPI/ANSI T 1501 sg-18: Training Standard for Paper Machine Tender provides guidelines for skills and knowledge needed by a paper machine operator. NPT2 courses and books directly support the goals outlined in the standard. In addition, NPT2 courses can also fill technical gaps for experienced operators so they can better equipped to train new operators.
These introductory/intermediate-level technical courses are comprehensive in content, answering not just the question of how, but also why.
The NPT2 courses were designed by experienced educators who have taught this content to thousands of mill personnel in over 250 class sessions at 200+ mills and organizations.
Individuals can purchase streaming access to full courses and individual learning modules directly from tappi.org. Site Licenses are also available to accommodate multiple learners.
PRAISE FOR NPT2
“I found the Paper Machine Optimization courses to be the most useful as they provided more insight into some new ideas and different lines of thought on how to really fine-tune a paper machine and make some tangible improvements (throughput, quality, efficiency, etc.). We have implemented some changes to our wet end operations based on what I learned from the courses.”
Grant MacKinnon, PM2 Technical Assistant, Irving Paper
Pulping
Pulp Manufacturing Technology
Focuses on pulp manufacturing operations, terminology and technology.
Chemical Recovery
Includes chemical recovery operations, terminology, equipment and process variables.
Environmental Control
U.S. environmental laws and regulations, air emission compounds and sources, air treatment options, activated sludge and aerated lagoon operation.
Pulp Properties and Testing Labs
Demonstrates procedures used to analyze raw materials such as wood, chips, pulping liquor, and bleaching chemicals, and the resulting pulp, with background on each property tested.
Papermaking
Paper Manufacturing Technology
A comprehensive overview of papermaking technology, process variables, equipment, and terminology.
Wet End Chemistry
Papermaking materials, including fillers and chemical additives, and how chemicals are used to control product attributes and improve process efficiency.
Paper Coating Technology
Printing methods for coated grades of paper and board, impact of pigment selection, chemistry and properties of starch and protein binders, materials and equipment.
Paper Machine Optimization
Concentrates on wet end, pressing, and dry end operations. Intermediate in scope, designed for more experienced operators.
Paper Properties & Testing Lab
Demonstrates procedures used to test paper and board, with background on each property, to build understanding of what the tests are telling us.
PRAISE FOR NPT2
“I found the Paper Machine Optimization courses to be the most useful as they provided more insight into some new ideas and different lines of thought on how to really fine-tune a paper machine and make some tangible improvements (throughput, quality, efficiency, etc.). We have implemented some changes to our wet end operations based on what I learned from the courses.”
Grant MacKinnon, PM2 Technical Assistant, Irving Paper
Also from NPT2
The Pulp and Paper Technology Advanced Workforce Training and Education Series: Volume 1: Pulp Manufacturing
The Pulp and Paper Technology Advanced Workforce Training and Education Series: Volume 2: Paper Manufacturing
View the Full Series
PRAISE FOR NPT2
“I found the Paper Machine Optimization courses to be the most useful as they provided more insight into some new ideas and different lines of thought on how to really fine-tune a paper machine and make some tangible improvements (throughput, quality, efficiency, etc.). We have implemented some changes to our wet end operations based on what I learned from the courses.”
Grant MacKinnon, PM2 Technical Assistant, Irving Paper
