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Approach Flow Screening - Impact on Capacity, Stock Cleanliness, Fiber & Energy Savings and PM Runnability Webinar
This comprehensive webinar explores advanced approach flow screening technologies that deliver measurable capacity improvements, energy savings, and fiber loss reduction for mid-career pulp and paper professionals. Industry expert Evandro Zacharias demonstrates how modern screen cylinder designs, including wedge wire technology and low-pulsation rotors, can achieve up to 35% pressure drop reduction and significant fiber savings. The presentation covers essential operational checkpoints, machine screening optimization techniques, and reject screening strategies that protect downstream equipment while maximizing paper machine performance. Attendees gain practical insights into screening fundamentals, latest cylinder developments, and proven case studies showing real-world energy consumption reductions and improved stock cleanliness for enhanced paper quality and operational reliability.
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Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar – Part 1: Retention & Uniformity
This comprehensive webinar covers retention chemistry fundamentals for molded pulp production, targeting plant managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced technical insights. Dr. Hubbe explores retention aids including cationic polyacrylamide, alum systems, and polyamines for improving fines retention and drainage efficiency. Key topics include pH optimization, microparticle technology, over-flocculation prevention, and gentle retention approaches suitable for molded fiber applications. The session emphasizes practical strategies for enhancing product uniformity, reducing equipment deposits, and optimizing production rates while managing costs. Essential knowledge for operations professionals looking to benchmark performance and implement proven retention chemistry solutions in their molded pulp manufacturing processes.
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Superior Drying Efficiency in Steel Dryers Concept
This TAPPI webinar explores how carbon steel dryer cylinders deliver superior performance compared to cast iron alternatives in paper manufacturing. Simone Puccini from Tosco Tech demonstrates how steel's higher allowable stress enables thinner shell thickness, resulting in 15-20% improved heat transfer coefficients and production increases up to 25%. Mid-career professionals will discover practical benefits including reduced energy consumption, better cross-direction moisture profiles, shorter drying section requirements, and easier maintenance through welded construction versus bolted cast iron assemblies. Real case studies showcase measurable ROI improvements for corrugated and scoreboard production lines.
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Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar – Part 2: Fluid holdout (hydrophobic sizing)
This comprehensive webinar explores advanced hydrophobic sizing techniques for molded pulp production, covering rosin-alum systems, alkyl ketene dimer (AKD), and surface sizing methods with styrene maleic anhydride copolymers. Mid-career professionals will gain practical insights into optimizing liquid holdout, grease resistance, and barrier properties for sustainable packaging applications. The presentation addresses critical formulation challenges including retention chemistry, curing conditions, and troubleshooting common sizing failures, while examining layered approaches using microfibrillated cellulose for enhanced performance. Essential viewing for operations managers and R&D leads seeking to advance their expertise in eco-friendly packaging solutions and specialty pulp applications.
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Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar Part 3: Strength Attributes Webinar
This technical webinar explores strength development in molded pulp production, covering fiber selection, refining optimization, and advanced bonding mechanisms. Mid-career professionals learn how kraft versus mechanical pulps affect product strength, the role of capillary forces during drying, and practical applications of cationic starch and specialty additives. Dr. Martin Hubby presents troubleshooting strategies for common strength issues, including over-refining problems and retention challenges. The session addresses pressing conditions, lignin softening temperatures, and sustainable strength enhancement techniques essential for operations managers seeking to optimize production quality while maintaining cost efficiency and meeting performance specifications.
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How We Turned a Static Optics FTIR Spectrometer into a Universal Analyzer for Pulping
Kite Industrial Analytics demonstrates how their static optics FTIR spectrometer transforms kraft pulping operations through continuous real-time measurement of black liquor, white liquor, and green liquor chemical concentrations. The Armadillo spectrometer delivers lab-quality data on effective alkali, sulfates, dissolved solids, and lignin content with 95% accuracy within 0.9%, enabling advanced process control and optimization. Unlike traditional near-infrared systems, this mid-infrared technology uses ATR sampling to overcome fouling issues common in pulp mill environments, providing 24/7 monitoring that feeds directly into DCS systems for immediate process adjustments and improved operational efficiency.
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Advanced Inline TDS Measurement Technology for Brown Stock Washing Optimization with Advanced Process Control Webinar
This TAPPI webinar explores advanced inline TDS measurement technology for brown stock washing optimization with advanced process control. Industry experts from Vaisala and Andritz demonstrate how digital TDS analyzers enable real-time monitoring of total dissolved solids in pulp stock lines, improving washing efficiency and reducing chemical consumption. Mid-career professionals will learn practical implementation strategies for dilution factor optimization, economic benefits of precise measurement control, and proven advanced process control solutions that maximize energy recovery while minimizing bleaching costs. The session covers installation best practices, maintenance requirements, and ROI optimization techniques essential for modern fiber line operations.
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2021 Woman of the Year
TAPPI's Women in Industry Division presents the 2021 Woman of the Year Award to Paula Hodgkin, Principal Technical Specialist at USG and TAPPI Fellow. With 16 years of industry experience, Hodgkin chairs multiple committees including Paper and Board Division and demonstrates exceptional leadership in technical development and mentoring. Her acceptance speech emphasizes diversity's critical role in advancing the paper industry and encourages professionals to leverage TAPPI's networking opportunities for career advancement. This recognition highlights how seasoned industry leaders can maintain influence through volunteer roles, committee participation, and knowledge sharing, showcasing TAPPI's commitment to honoring experienced professionals who continue shaping industry standards and developing the next generation of leaders.
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Lignocellulose Fractionation For Zero-Waste Biorefinery
Dr. Eugene Park presents SAFE, a revolutionary bio-based filler technology that transforms lignocellulosic biomass into high-performance automotive materials. This sulfur-free lignin-cellulose composite offers 7% weight reduction in automotive applications while maintaining superior mechanical properties and thermal stability up to 270°C. Unlike traditional mineral fillers, SAFE provides antibacterial properties, anti-scratch capabilities, and significantly lower density, making it ideal for sustainable manufacturing in automotive, electronics, and polymer processing industries. The proprietary lignin-first biorefinery process achieves zero waste production, positioning SAFE as a competitive alternative to talc and other conventional fillers for mid-career professionals seeking advanced sustainable material solutions.
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A Foray into Feedforward Control Webinar
Process control expert Matthew Howard demonstrates practical feedforward control implementation through two real-world case studies at Sappi Somerset Mill. Learn advanced control strategies for hog fuel boiler SO2 scrubber pH management and evaporator set black liquor concentration, featuring dynamic modeling, dead time compensation, and lead-lag tuning techniques. Howard shows how existing instrumentation can deliver significant process improvements without capital investment, achieving absurd variation reduction and cost savings. Essential viewing for plant managers, R&D leads, and process engineers seeking to optimize control performance, reduce operating costs, and implement sophisticated automation schemes that operators actually want to run consistently.