The 2016 TAPPI Introduction to Pulp & Paper TechnologyTop Reasons You Should Attend:
- This is the most comprehensive introductory-level pulp and paper short course in the industry.
- You will learn more in these four days than at any other comparable training, based on the course content, extensive number of visuals, and background expertise of the instructor.
- Dr. Mike Kocurek shares more than 50 years of his experience and has taught this and other pulp and paper courses for TAPPI, college students and thousands of operators at more than 100 corporations and mills.
- Pre-course surveys will determine why you're attending and the topics you want to cover, which increases the relevance and value of this course in your day-to-day work.
- This training opportunity is consistently among the highest rated of all TAPPI courses and is the longest running marking its 42nd year in 2016.
Here's What's Covered!
This course covers so much that it's ideal for anyone new to the pulp & paper industry - and for anyone who needs to refresh their understanding of process or taking on a new role in mill operations.
A broad overview of the entire pulping and papermaking process is delivered with topics that include:
| Overview of the Industry | Paper Machine Operations |
| Raw Materials, Fiber Sources | Approach System |
| Wood & Chip Preparation | Headbox Operations |
| Kraft and Mechanical Pulping | Wet End Operations |
| Pulp Processing and Bleaching | Fourdrinier & Twin Wire Forming |
| Chemical Recovery | Formation and Fiber Orientation |
| Recycling | Forming Fabrics |
| Stock Preparation Refining | Pressing Operations |
| Strength Additives, Sizing, Retention | Paper and Board Drying |
| Paper Properties and Testing | Tissue Drying and Creping |
| Coating | Calendering |
| Converting Overview | |
| Environmental Overview |
Overall, You Will...
- Gain a broad perspective by exploring the entire pulping and papermaking processes.
- Get to meet and learn from Dr. Mike Kocurek, one of the industry’s leading instructors.
- Increase your ability to contribute to improving mill operations.
- Get personalized answers to specific questions and operating problems.
- Learn how to interact more knowledgeably with process engineers and operators
You Will Learn How To...
- Demonstrate increased knowledge of the pulp and paper industry, mill operations, products, process variables, equipment and terminology
- Discuss how the pulp and paper processes affect product quality and learn to troubleshoot variations to improve quality
- Understand how mill operations are inter connected and learn how they impact each other
- Discuss the importance of thinking about the entire mill process
- Recognize the complex environmental challenges the pulp and paper industry faces
Earn 2.6 CEUs
The Education Project Center of TAPPI has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102. TAPPI will award 2.6 CEUs to participants who attend at least 80% of the educational sessions and complete a final program evaluation.
TAPPI Members automatically receive discounts!
