Papermaking (PM)

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This track will help modern papermakers be successful in today’s world as we bring modern control and data analysis into traditional papermaking processes and equipment. Visit our website often for program updates.

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Papermaking Technical Program

The program is currently under development and subject to change. Visit our website often for program updates.

	PM1: Keynote & Kickoff
		Session Chair: Todd Varner, Jacobs
			PM1.1	Is It Time to Redefine Papermaking? - Challenges & Ideas for the Future	Maja Mejsner, PMP
			PM1.2	Future of Papermaking	Sakari Karjalainen, Valmet
	PM2: Papermakers Roundtable
		Session Chair: John Neun, John A. Neun, LLC
	PM3: Press Section Ops: Tech for 2021
		Session Chair: John Edwards, Domtar
			PM3.1	Precision Alignment is Critical to Fabric Performance, Sheet Formation & Water Removal	Myron Smith, OASIS Alignment Services
			PM3.2	Reduction of Machine Energy and Water Usage Costs through New Seal Strip Technology	Wyatt Boyett, J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG
			PM3.3	How to Effectively Judge Press Felt Trials	Marcel Lensvelt , Feltest Equipment
			PM3.4	Press Section Optimization Through Technology	Thomas Flanders, Voith Paper FRS
	PM4: Dry End/Winder Vibe
		Session Chair: Mark Harrison, Southern Erectors
			PM4.1	Winder Vibration - Costly and Complex	Paul Kristopeit, PMP
			PM4.2	Calender Barring Review with Experiences	Jake Zwart, Spectrum Technologies
			PM4.3	How You Operate an Asset Impacts its Reliability - Identify the Risk Now!	Scott Morris, Andritz
	PM5A: Dry End Ops: Tech for 2021
		Session Chair: Pekka Kormano, International Paper
			PM5A.1	Emerging Dominant Bearing Failure Mode as Temperatures Escalate in the Dryer Section	Steven Soetjiandi, SKF
			PM5A.2	How Should Modern Papermakers Manage Dryer Steam and Condensate Systems?	Mike Soucy, Kadant Johnson Systems
			PM5A.3	Heat Recovery Systems	Alfredo Sarli, Valmet
	PM5B: Water Utilization for 2021
		Session Chair: Tom Rodencal, Tom Rodencal & Associates
			PM5B.1	Paper Machine Water Efficiency	John A. Neun, LLC
			PM5B.2	New Total Solids Measurements Help Optimize Pulp and Paper Industry Wastewater Treatment	Heli Karaila, Valmet
			PM5B.3	Flammable Gases in Stock and White Water Systems???	Rick Wasson, Lake Utopia Paper
	PM6: It's a Science - How to Handle Big Data
		Session Chair: Paula Hajakian, USG
			PM6.1	Machine Learning Algorithm for Online Identification of Wet End Stability	Torsten Haverinen-Nielsen, Kemira
			PM6.2	Asset and Process Insight, Driven by Data Analytics	Andrew Wyse & Philip Armstrong, Jacobs
			PM6.3	Using Process Information Survey Techniques to Support Gap Closure	David Burton, AstenJohnson
			PM6.4	Optimizing Mill Effectiveness Through Statistical Process Control (SPC)	Kim William Robinson, Process Solutions Group
	PM7A: Energy Conservation for 2021
		Session Chair: Sarah Dawkins, Solenis
			PM7A.1	Managing the Paper Machine Vacuum System – An App Doesn't Exist	Doug Sweet, Doug Sweet & Associates
			PM7A.2	Pulp and Paper Mill Energy Guidebook	Richard Reese, CleanTech Partners
			PM7A.3	How to Balance a Paper Machine Hood Air Systems and Why It's Important	Lawrence Yane, Enerquin Air
	PM7B: Papermaking Success Stories
		Session Chair: Martti Tuomisto, Advanced Dynamics
			PM7B.1	(Game Changing Wire Cleaner Case Study, 1st North American Application)	Gilles Boulianne, Coldwater Group
			PM7B.2	Success Stories Documenting the Use of Microwave Instrument Technology to Solve Common Problems	Frank Cunnane, Cristini
			PM7B.3	Toscotec's Dryer Section Rebuild: The In-Depth Analysis of a Case History	Enrico Raffanti, Toscotec
			PM7B.4	Overcoming the Traditional Mindset to Design & Build a PM of the Future - PMP's Case Study Project in Russia	Rocky Matuska & Wojciech Niemczyk, PMP
	PM8: Planning for 2040
		Session Chair: Jon Kerr, Process Training Consultants, Inc
			PM8.1	Education and Training Options for Professionals and Operators	Michael Kocurek, North Carolina State University
			PM8.2	Preliminary Engineering of Successful Paper Machine Conversions	Dale Midyette, Jacobs
			PM8.3	First Experience with Break Prediction	Matthias W. Schmitt, J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG
	PM9-PA9: Wrap-Up
		Session Chair: Joseph Mahoney, Buckman & Todd Varner, Jacobs