TAPPI Press: Practical Papermaking CD-ROM Series

 

Increase your knowledge of the papermaking process from paper structure to dry end with this CD course on the technical and practical aspects of papermaking. Practical Papermaking is for anyone involved in papermaking that needs a working knowledge of the papermaking process, including operators, production and technical staff, engineers, and technical service personnel. 

Learn to: 

• Describe how basic fiber structure affects paper properties 
• Identify the main components and principles of operation of the paper machine system, from stock preparation through the final drying operation 
• Show how and why paper machine components have evolved to their present state 
• Use a better understanding of the overall paper machine system to improve paper quality and paper machine efficiency.

10 CDs include:

• Wood Fibers and Paper Structure
• Stock Preparation I - The Thick Stock System
• Stock Preparation II - The Stock Approach System
• Stock Preparation III - The Refining Process
• The Headbox
• Fourdrinier Operation
• Twin Wire Forming
• The Pressing Operation
• The Drying Operation I
• The Drying Operation II.

Available individually or as a set, these 10 CDs cover all the basics of papermaking and paper machine operations.