2014 TAPPI Paper Machine Operations Course
 

Proposed Course Schedule

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

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