Introduction to Pulp & Paper Course Opens for Registration

One of the most experienced instructors in the industry is teaching TAPPI’s longest running short course on January 6-9. The Introduction to Pulp & Paper Technology Course has delivered a comprehensive overview of the entire pulping and papermaking process for 40 years. Dr. Mike Kocurek will guide students in ways to improve mill operations, how to troubleshoot and improve quality, recognize industry challenges, and interact knowledgeably with process engineers and operators.

This course is ideal for anyone new to the pulp and paper industry, and for anyone who wants to learn more about mill-wide operations.

Topics covered include:

• Raw Materials, Wood and Chip preparation
• Kraft and Mechanical Pulping
• Pulp Processing and Bleaching
• Chemical Recovery and Recycling
• Stock Preparation Refining
• Coating and Additives
• Paper Machine Operations
• Paper Properties and Environmental Aspects.

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