Webinars

Improving Sustainability with QCS Life Cycle Management

11 May 2015 Since inception, Quality Control Systems (QCS) have played an integral role in the quality and efficiency of the paper industry. However, there are instances when needed capital dollars for upgrades are just not available. Agility is therefore required to sustain the life of the QCS while maintaining or improving profitability.

Paper Machine Centrifugal Cleaner Systems A Brief Tutorial

09 Mar 2015 This presentation provides an overview of the potential of nanocellulose (functionalized or not) in packaging materials like fibre-based materials or nanocomposites.

Machine Thermal Sprayed Yankee Dryer Coatings

10 Feb 2015 Machine thermal sprayed Yankee coatings have evolved over the past decade from an asset preservation expenditure to a machine performance investment. Furthermore, with the rapid acceptance of steel Yankee dryers, thermal coatings are required.

Introduction to Nonwovens Processes Part 2

06 Feb 2015 Dr. Roy M. Broughton Jr. is Professor Emeritus, Polymer and Fiber Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn AL. Dr. Broughton graduated from North Carolina State University first in Pulp and Paper Technology then in Polymer and Fiber Science.

Nanocellulose in the Formulation of Emulsions and Formulation-Composition Maps

21 Jan 2015 Nanocellulose in the Formulation of Emulsions and Formulation-Composition Maps Dr. Rojas is Professor of Bio-based Materials in the Department of Forest Products, Aalto University (Finland) and co-PI

Better Mill Decisions Through Detailed Grade Cost Analysis

21 Jan 2015 Better Mill Decisions Through Detailed Grade Cost Analysis Matthew Smith serves as President and CEO of 3C Software headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Prior to taking the leadership post in 2003, Matthew

Microbially Influenced Corrosion

17 Nov 2014 Dr. Sandy Sharp is an independent consultant with degrees in metallurgy, corrosion and chemistry and four decades of experience solving corrosion problems. For 22 years he led a corrosion control group within a pulp and paper company to plan, manage and implement corrosion control efforts to increase the profitability and safety of mill operations.

Introduction to Tissue Creping and Creping Chemistry

31 Mar 2014 This webinar is will provide an overview of the creping process and the chemicals used to enhance it's effectiveness. Perfect for those who are new to tissue to tissue manufacturing process or just want to better understand of one of the more important and problematic areas of tissue making.

Process Foam What Why and How to Attack

03 Mar 2014 Chris Sharpe earned his degree in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and began his career in the defoamer industry in 1994. He started in the applications laboratory and transitioned to

Microbes in Fresh and Recycled Water Systems

05 Feb 2014 Linda Robertson started her career in the paper industry in 1974 at Weyerhaeuser as a microbiologist/microscopist, moving to Nalco’s Paper R&D group in 1988 and joining Nalco’s Worldwide Technical