A New, Hands-on Simulation Workshop Joins the Lineup at PEERS 2021
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With four workshops planned, TAPPI’s Pulping, Engineering, Environmental, Recycling and Sustainability (PEERS) Conference offers four days of intensive, and timely, educational offerings. New this year is a hands-on, simulation-based workshop, On-Line Digital Twin Technology for your Plant - Have your DCS Communicate with a Live Simulation Model, designed to explore the value that simulations and “digital twin” technology can bring to mill operations. This new offering will be led by Renee Roesel, Manager, Software Training and Support at ANDRITZ, and Tanaji Mali, Product Manager, IDEAS Digital Twin at ANDRITZ, and will be held concurrently with the three other workshops on Sunday, November 7.
The popular Introduction to Lean Six Sigma (LSS) workshop led by Dr. Lokendra Pal, Associate Professor and Certified LSS Black Belt at North Carolina State University, introduces participants to methods and benefits of Lean and Six Sigma as they apply to all types of enterprises. It focuses on process improvement objectives such as increasing process efficiency, improving quality, reducing cycle times, and optimizing business/operational processes.
Attendees will gain a broad understanding of pulp bleaching technology and its implications for pulp quality control and environmental impacts during the Bleach Plant Operations workshop led by Brian Brogdon, Future Bridge Consulting Services. Discussions focus on operation parameters, process optimization, and new technologies and equipment designs.
Robert (Bobby) Wilson, Applied Material Solutions (AMS), returns as lead instructor for Brownstock Washing. This workshop covers basic operating and design principles associated with brownstock washing, including fundamental applications of displacement, extraction, and dilution; water use and reuse; washing optimization; economics; and troubleshooting techniques.
PEERS 2021
PEERS, November 7-10 in Atlanta, GA, focuses on the latest advances in technology, as well as fundamental process knowledge and control issues mills face each day. The Conference provides mills and other professionals the opportunity to learn from industry experts in a presentation setting, as well as engage in peer-to-peer discussions during panel sessions, committee meetings and roundtables. PEERS also offers multiple relationship-building events and includes an exhibit floor where attendees can speak with suppliers about the latest technologies and solutions.
PEERS 2021 is co-located with the International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) and the International Chemical Recovery Conference (ICRC). Attendees can attend the technical programs for all three conferences for only one registration fee. Mills receive special discount pricing. Registration is opening soon. For more information about the PEERS technical programs, speakers and special events, visit tappipeers.org.
