Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Discussed at Fall Meeting
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Yankee Dryer professionals will have the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions with their peers regarding the latest practices for ensuring the safety and reliability of Yankee Dryer operations and maintenance during the Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee (YDSRC) 2023 Fall Meeting, November 14-15, 2023 in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Subcommittees will meet on Tuesday, November 14 from 2 pm – 4 pm CT and the YDSRC Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15 from 8 am – 5 pm CT.
Hosted by TAPPI’s Tissue Division, the event is free and open to everyone but registration is required. The meeting will be held at the Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel. For those who are unable to attend in-person, there will be a virtual option via Zoom.
The agenda for the meeting is subject to change but is tentatively scheduled as follows:
- Sub-committee Reports
- TAPPI TIPS/Guideline Updates
- Acoustic Emissions
- Yankee Surface Requirements
- Doctor Systems
- Creping Doctor Oscillators
- Dust Mitigation Update
- Linking Dust to Fiber Types
- Heat Transfer & Condensing/Straw Settings
- Stress Impacts on Yankee by MAOC Elements
- Steam Flex Hose
- CI vs Steel
- New Business
TAPPI’s YDSRC focuses on developing industry standards and standard practices for problems that cause drying system delay and compromise safety across the tissue industry. Professionals working directly with Yankee Dryers, considered one of the most dangerous and costly areas of the tissue mill, should consider joining this active group of manufacturers, owners, users and service providers. Membership in this vital committee will help you expand your knowledge of safe, reliable operating and maintenance practices.
To learn more about participating in YDSRC, the Fall Meeting, or lunch sponsorships, please email Robert Davis or call 770-209-7179.
