2013 TAPPI Paper Machine Operations Course
 

Course Outline

DAY ONE

Session 1-
8:00am - Introduction to Paper Machine Operations
8:30am - Wood Fiber & Paper Structure Pt 1
9:30am - Wood Fiber & Paper Structure Pt 2 
10:30am - Stock Prep Overview
12:00pm - Lunch

Session 2-
1:00pm - Stock Approach System Design
2:30pm - Design and Operation of Headboxes
4:30pm - Session Ends

DAY TWO

Session 3-
8:00am - The Fourdrinier and Sheet Forming
9:30am - Twin-Wire Forming
10:30am - Forming Fabric Design
12:00pm - Lunch

Session 4-
1:00pm - Fundamentals of Pressing
3:30pm - Vacuum Systems
4:30pm - Session Ends

DAY THREE

Session 5-
8:00am - Press Section Clothing
9:30am - Dryer Fabric Design
11:00am - Principles of Drying
12:00pm - Lunch

Session 6-
1:00pm - Steam and Condensate Systems
2:00pm - Introduction to Paper Machine Problem Solving
4:30pm - Course Ends