Introduction to Wet End Chemistry Course

The TAPPI Introduction to Wet End Chemistry course equips you with the latest technology and terminology for optimum papermaking performance.

Instructors for this course know that quality products and cost savings are both important objectives, so they focus this three-day interactive training on innovative wet end chemistry principals and the use of additives to efficiently change or create new paper products.

This is the only training program that offers an in-depth focus on additives and what they can and can't do for your process.

Through case studies, break-out sessions and networking with others in the course, you’ll learn how to:

• Implement new wet end technology to reach higher efficiency and consistent, quality products
• Use additives to improve or create new products
• Reduce downtime and off-spec production
• Make better judgments on selection and use of chemicals
• Better troubleshoot problems
• Respond quickly to changing fiber qualities, regulations and competitive pressures

This course is ideal for engineers involved in training, particularly within mills that have brought in newer employees or lost valuable experience through retirement.  Many chemical engineers entering paper mills today don’t have a specific background in pulp and paper manufacturing and may not understand how to apply what they’ve learned to the papermaking wet end process.  

In this course, you will learn the importance of better communication of correct terminology in context to the chemicals and additives used in making better paper products that can rev up production.

Learning Outcomes
You could pour over all the how-to manuals available and still not retain this level and quality of working knowledge. Completing this workshop will enable you, among other skills, to:  

• Identify the properties of papermaking furnish and the process components and discuss how they interact to affect wet-end chemistry phenomena.
• Discuss possible solutions to paper machine process and paper quality problems associated with wet end additives and arising from chemical deposits.
• Identify additives that can be used to change the balance of charge for purposes of process control, trouble-shooting and optimization situations.
• Identify the most important factors affecting first-pass retention and the rate of drainage of water from the fiber mat during paper formation.
• Identify classes of wet-end chemical additives that can be used to achieve paper property objectives in various grades.

This course sets a maximum number of participants to encourage the most interactive discussions possible with ample question-and-answer opportunities.

Who is Attending?
This course is designed for superintendents, product developers, process engineers, process and quality control technicians, as well as suppliers who need an introductory- to intermediate-level understanding of wet end chemistry.  

• Chemical and Process Engineers
• Mill Superintendents and Department Managers
• Research and Development Engineers
• Technology and Chief Chemists
• VP Research and Development
• Technology Directors
• Process & Quality Control Technicians
• Account Representatives for Chemical, Machinery, Equipment Suppliers

Participants should have one to five years of paper industry experience, and college-level chemistry and math courses are helpful.

Larry Anker, Ph.D., Solenis
A TAPPI Fellow and Director of North America pulp and paper applications for Solenis. He earned a B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics from Washington and Lee University and his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Penn State University.

Przem Pruszynski, Ph.D., Global Industrial Technical Consulting
Chemistry expert focused on non-chemical approaches to production efficiency and machine stability, author and co-author of nearly 100 papers and publications, formerly in R&D leadership positions with Dow and Nalco.

Scott Rosencrance, Ph.D., Regional Director at Kemira
Scott currently is a Regional Director for Kemira. Previously, he led Marketing and Technical applications, PSRA, as well as R&D for the America’s. Additionally, he is a TAPPI Fellow, Editor in Chief emeritus for TAPPI journal, a current member of the TAPPI Journal editorial board, Chair of the TAPPICon Technical Program Committee (TPC), and the Vice Chair of the Pulp and Paper Division in TAPPI for 2022-2024.  Scott earned his BS in Chemistry from Fairmont State University, an MBA from Auburn University and a PHD from Penn State University.  Finally, his service includes appointment as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, member of the Chemistry Advisory Board for Fairmont State University, and finally Board member of the Kennesaw State University’s Chemistry program. He is the author of more than 75 patents and publications and past recipient of the George Westinghouse Signature Award.

Earn 2.0 CEUs for completion of this course curriculum.

Introduction to Wet End Chemistry - Course Schedule

DAY 1
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Introduction to the Course

Learning Objectives, Themes, Models
Water Chemistry
Water Chemistry Quiz
Team Formation
Water Chemistry Case Study
Fiber, Fines and Wood Chemistry
Wood Extractives
Interfering Substances and Contaminants

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Fibers and Fines Case Study
Charge and Zeta Potential
Feeding and Injecting Additives
Retention and Retention Aids
Retention Aid Quiz and Case Study
Questions and Answers

DAY 2
8:00 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. 

Questions and Answers
Dry Strength Agents
Dry Strength Case Study
Wet Strength Additives
Alum, Sizing and Rosin
Alum, Sizing and Rosin Case Study and Quiz
Synthetic Sizes

1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Lunch

2:10 - 5:45 p.m.

Synthetic Sizes Quiz
Synthetic Sizes Case Study
Dyes and Whiteners
Fillers
Dyes and Fillers Quiz
Dyes and Fillers Case Study
Process Control in Wet End
Process Control Quiz
Questions and Answers

DAY 3
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Questions and Answers
Microbiological Control
Enzymes for the Wet End
Slime and Enzymes Quiz
Deposit Control
Pitch Control
Deposit Control Quiz
Deposit Control Case Study
Interactions in the Wet End

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Break

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Foam and Entrained Air
Course Evaluation, CEU Credits

Adjournment

2023 Registration Rates

Cancellation Policy
If you find that you have to cancel, your full registration fee will be refunded if TAPPI’s Registration Department receives written notification (fax acceptable at  +1.770.209.7206 by  (May 9^th, 2023) Please note:  There will be a 50% refund for all written cancellations made after (May 9^th, 2023) but no later than 5 business days prior to the start of the conference (May 30th, 2023).  Understandably, after (May 30th, 2023), no refunds can be issued.  Substitutions, however, will be accepted any time without a penalty.

TAPPI PRESS Discounts
With your registration, you can get a discounted rate on these TAPPI PRESS publications below.

Save on shipping! 

Purchase these discounted TAPPI Press products with your registration and pick-up onsite to avoid shipping costs.

Advances in Papermaking Wet End Chemistry Application Technologies 
0101R349 – (Print)
Special Member Price:  $101                 
Special Non-Member Price:  $132

0101R349EL – (Electronic)
Special Member Price:  $76
Special Non-Member Price:  $99

The Paper Machine Wet End CD 
MPP-12
Special Member Price:  $66
Special Non-Member Price: $101

Wet End Chemistry CD  
MPP-11
Special Member Price:  $66
Special Non-Member Price: $101

The Headbox CD  (Discounted 50%)  
PP05CD
Special Member Price:  $57
Special Non-Member Price: $87

The Fourdriner CD  (Discounted 50%)  
PP06CD
Special Member Price:  $57
Special Non-Member Price: $87

Twin Wire Forming CD  (Discounted 50%)  
PP07CD
Special Member Price:  $57
Special Non-Member Price: $87

Principles of Wet End Chemistry  
0101R241
Special Member Price:  $43
Special Non-Member Price: $60

Chemical Processing Aids in Papermaking: A Practical Guide  
0101R192
Special Member Price:  $68
Special Non-Member Price: $101

Colloid Chemistry of Papermaking Materials  
0101R306
Special Member Price:  $53
Special Non-Member Price: $79

Paper Machine Wet Press Manual, Fourth Edition 
0102B042
Special Member Price:  $71
Special Non-Member Price: $105

Wet and Dry Strength Additives
0101R284
Special Member Price:  $20
Special Non-Member Price: $28

Troubleshooting the Papermaking Process 
0101R298
Special Member Price:  $90
Special Non-Member Price: $137

Handbook of Pulp and Paper Technologist (The Smook Book) 4^th edition
0202SMOOK4
Special Member Price:  $81
Special Non-Member Price: $105

0202SMOOK4S (SPANISH)
Special Member Price:  $81
Special Non-Member Price: $105

Handbook of Pulp and Paper Terminology (Smook) Second edition
0202SMOOKTERM
Special Member Price:  $59
Special Non-Member Price: $67

Cost Saving Strategies in Papermaking Chemistry  
0101R325
Special Member Price:  $128
Special Non-Member Price: $183

Starch and Starch Products for Wet End Application 
0101R319
Special Member Price:  $106
Special Non-Member Price: $157

Chemistry of Modern Papermaking  
11CHEM
Member Price:  $159
Non-Member Price: $179

Course Venue: 

TAPPI Academy Training Center
TAPPI Headquarters
15 Technology Parkway South
Suite 115
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

The revamped TAPPI Academy Training Center includes comfortable, spacious accommodations for learning, a separate break room and kitchen.

Hotels Near the Course Venue:

• Hyatt Place Atlanta/Norcross/Peachtree (includes complimentary internet in sleeping rooms + complimentary shuttle)
  Address: 5600 Peachtree Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30092
  Phone: (770) 416-7655
  
  

• Hilton Atlanta Northeast
  Address: 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30092
  Phone: (770) 447-4747
  
  
  
• Atlanta Marriott Norcross (Includes complimentary internet in sleeping rooms + complimentary shuttle)
  Address: 475 Technology Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
  Phone: (770) 263-8558

Please call the hotel directly for the best rate.

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - ATL
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MARTA RAIL SERVICE FROM AIRPORT
Take the Gold Line from the Atlanta Airport to Doraville station, which is the last stop on the gold line (about 45 minutes).

Call the Hilton front desk to arrange a hotel shuttle pick-up from the Doraville Station +1-770-447-4747

A cab will cost approximately $15 and will take about 15-20 minutes to get from the Doraville Station to TAPPI.  Marta cost is $3.00 each way. 

TAXI SERVICE
Cabs from the Atlanta airport to Peachtree Corners cost roughly $65 to $75 one way the trip is 45 minutes to an hour.

CAR RENTAL
Rental cars are available at the Atlanta airport. 

Avis Car Reservations and Rentals
Avis offers special discounts off regular rates for participants. To reserve your car, call 1-800-831-8000 and refer to the code AWD: #U226600.