Innovative Additives and Process Control Techniques Featured at PaperCon

Print this article | Send to Colleague

TAPPI's Papermakers Committee has organized a strong program of peer-reviewed papers for PaperCon 2010, May 2 - 4 in Atlanta, Ga., USA. The latest additives for improving strength, bulk, and biological control are discussed in the Papermaking Chemistry and Microbiology Track kicking off on Monday, May 3. Speakers from the following organizations are featured:

• Auburn University
• Ashland Hercules Water Technologies
• BASF
• Buckman
• Dow
• Guangxi University
• Kemira
• Omya
• Seoul National University
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

Process Control Innovations are also highlighted in a peer-reviewed program that reveals how the latest sensors, cameras, and controls can help reduce drying energy, control sheet quality, and help you make better production decisions. Papermakers, process engineers, and anyone yearning to learn more about paper machine process control can attend a "Paper Machine Sensors Tutorial" on Monday, May 3, covering the foundations.

The full program and speakers for PaperCon 2010 are available on the event website. The registration deadline is April 5, with substantial discount available to mills sending three or more people.