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Spray Transfer Efficiency Webinar
This TAPPI webinar presents groundbreaking research on spray transfer efficiency for high-speed paper machines, addressing critical challenges faced by operations managers and R&D leads. Spraying Systems Co. researchers demonstrate how air boundary layers at speeds up to 6,000 feet per minute drastically reduce coating application efficiency, often achieving only 31% transfer rates in baseline conditions. Through advanced particle image velocimetry analysis and controlled laboratory testing, the study reveals that knife-edge mitigation techniques can improve transfer efficiency by up to 10% compared to conventional air curtain systems, while air blow-off methods actually decrease performance. These findings provide actionable insights for optimizing coating processes, reducing chemical waste, and improving safety protocols in paper manufacturing operations.
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My TAPPI Story: Mike Farrell
A seasoned industry leader with 32 years at TAPPI shares crucial insights on developing young professionals in pulp and paper manufacturing. Learn how TAPPI educational courses, committee participation, and networking opportunities prepare early-career engineers for leadership roles while building essential industry connections. With senior mill management retiring in 5-10 years, companies must invest now in TAPPI memberships and conference attendance to retain talent and bridge the leadership gap. Discover proven strategies for engaging the next generation through mentorship, sustainability focus, and professional development that keeps young engineers committed to long-term careers in the industry.
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Corrugated Containers Waste Management - Spanish version
Manejo de Desperdicio de Contenedores Corrugados Serie Completa
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PIMA Innovation and Leadership Series 5:
Mill Manager's Panel: Evolving Mill Culture from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age
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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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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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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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Fibenol – Wood Residues into Sustainable Bioproducts Webinar
Dr. Gert Pregel presents Fibenol's innovative wood fractionation technology that transforms low-quality hardwood residues into three sustainable bioproducts: specialty microcrystalline cellulose, lignin, and fermentable wood sugars. Using their proprietary Sunburst pretreatment process, this Estonian facility achieves 30 kilotons annual capacity while operating on renewable energy and recycling 95% of water. The microcrystalline cellulose demonstrates remarkable performance improvements in paper applications, increasing tensile strength by 50% while reducing weight. With applications spanning bioplastics, carbon-neutral asphalt, and palm oil alternatives, this technology offers plant managers and R&D leaders proven pathways for sustainable material innovation and operational efficiency gains.
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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.