Papermaking Fundamentals (PF)
The Papermaking Fundamentals track will focus on best available technologies and the progression of new technologies relating to the fluid mechanics.
Papermaking Fundamentals Technical Program
Monday, April 24, 2023
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| 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET |
Session 1: Paper Physics |
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| Session Chair: Joel Panek, WestRock | ||||
| PF1.1 | Rapid, Out-Of-Plane Compression of Paperboard – Influence of Impact Velocity on The Surface | Cecilia Rydefalk, RISE Innventia AB | ||
| PF1.2 | Kraft Pulp Viscosity as a Predictor of Paper Strength: Its Uses and Abuses | Brian N. Brogdon, Future Bridge Consulting Services LLC | ||
| PF1.3 | Comparisons of the Tensile and Compressive Response of Paperboard | Douglas Coffin, Miami University | ||
| 3:30pm - 5:00pm ET |
Session 2: Converting & End Use |
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| Session Chair: Paul Krochak, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | ||||
| PF2.1 | Relations Between Material Properties and Performance of Paperboard Packages | Gustav Marin, Rise | ||
| PF2.2 | Mechanical Properties of Paper Folding Cores | Niklas Schäfer, Technische Universität Darmstadt | ||
| PF2.3 | Thermal Conductivity of Paperboard | Joel Panek, WestRock | ||
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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| 8:00am - 10:00am ET |
Session 3: Advances in Water Removal
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Session Chair: John Xu, AstenJohnson |
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| PF3.1-PM3-PA3 | The Effect of Shoe Press Angle on Bulk, Dryness and Paper Properties | Paul Krochak, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | ||
| PF3.2-PM3-PA3 | Vacuum-assisted Water Removal From Highly Refined Furnish | Juan Cecchini, Valmet | ||
| PF3.3-PM3-PA3 | Biocatalysts and Chemical Pretreatments of Lignocellulosics for Enhanced Press Dewatering and Energy Efficiency | Nelson Barrios, North Carolina State University | ||
| PF3.4-PM3-PA3 | Finite Element Analysis Modelling, Data Generation and Energy Management for Paper Drying Process | Kamlesh Pandey, North Carolina State University | ||
| 2:00pm -3:30pm ET |
Session 4: Stock Preparation |
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| Session Chair: Dewei Qi, Western Michigan University | ||||
| PF4.1 | Numerical Analysis of the Impact of Rotor and Screen Hole Plate Design on the Performance of a Vertical Pulper | Marcus Britz, J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | ||
| PF4.2 | Meet Defloccers: Improving Refining Efficiency with Defloccing Refiner Plates Using Various Fiber Blends | Dwight Anderson, International Paper | ||
| PF4.3 | Highly Refined Fibres Fluidization | Samuli Heiskanen, Valmet Technologies, Inc.; Ari Jäsberg, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd | ||
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET |
Session 5: Modeling and Analysis Techniques
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| Session Chair: Amanda Sans, Global Process Automation; Michael Forbes, Honeywell | ||||
| PF5.1-PC5 |
Analysis Techniques for Process Variability Evaluation in Paper Making |
Seyhan Nuyan, Retired (Valmet, Inc.) | ||
| PF5.2-PC5 | Modelling Strength Properties of Kraft Linerboard made on Multi-ply Paper Machine from Component Properties and Machine Factors | Ajit Kumar Ghosh, AKG Process Consulting | ||
| PF5.3-PC5 | Paperboard Surface Smoothness Correlation Study | Sergio Giuste, WestRock | ||
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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| 8:00am - 9:00am ET |
Session 6: Recyclability |
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| Session Chair: Jabun Mita, Thiele Kaolin Inc. | ||||
| PF6.1 | Mechanical and Repulpability Assessment of Four Recycled Demo Streams, A Study | Anton Hagman, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | ||
| PF6.2 | TBD | |||
| 9:15am - 10:15am ET |
Session 7: Cellulose Interaction |
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| Session Chair: Steve Keller, University of Miami | ||||
| PF7.1 | Unveiling the Cellulose-Water Interaction Through Computational Simulations | Nelson Barrios, North Carolina State University | ||
| PF7.2 | Computer Designed OH Carbon Nanotube Cellulose | Dewei Qi, Western Michigan University | ||
| 10:30AM – 11:30AM ET |
Session 8: Process Water Quality |
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| Session Chair: Joel Panek, WestRock | ||||
| PF8.1 | Enhancing Process Stability Through Efficient Water Management: Methodology | Peter Hansen, RISE Research institutes of Sweden AB | ||
| PF8.1 | The Impact of Dispersion Barrier Coatings on Water Quality after Recycling | Paul Krochak, RISE Research institutes of Sweden AB | ||