2022 Technical Presentations
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2022 Technical Presentations
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1.) Fibre Morphology of Different Softwood Species and Their impact on Kraft Pulping
and Paper/Tissue Making Potential View Presentation
Authors: George Sacciadis, Theodore Radiotis, Xuejun Zou
Author/Presenter: George Sacciadis
Company: FP Innovations
2.) Effects of Enzyme Species on Production of Microfibrillated Cellulose from
Mechanical Pulp Fines View Presentation
Authors: Marianna Frias de Albuquerque
Heather Trajano – Chemical & Biological Engineering
James Olson – Mechanical Engineering
Author/Presenter: Marianna Frias de Albuquerque
Company: UBC
3.) The Dynamics of Microfibrillated Cellulose under Shear View Presentation
Authors: Rasmita Sahoo
Boris Stoeber
James Olson
Heather Trajano
Author/Presenter: Rasmita Sahoo
Company: UBC
4.) Cellulose Reinforced Plastics, Properties, Applications View Presentation
Author/Presenter: Matyas Kosa, Bioproducts Lead
Company: West Fraser, Energy and Bioproducts Division
and Paper/Tissue Making Potential View Presentation
Authors: George Sacciadis, Theodore Radiotis, Xuejun Zou
Author/Presenter: George Sacciadis
Company: FP Innovations
2.) Effects of Enzyme Species on Production of Microfibrillated Cellulose from
Mechanical Pulp Fines View Presentation
Authors: Marianna Frias de Albuquerque
Heather Trajano – Chemical & Biological Engineering
James Olson – Mechanical Engineering
Author/Presenter: Marianna Frias de Albuquerque
Company: UBC
3.) The Dynamics of Microfibrillated Cellulose under Shear View Presentation
Authors: Rasmita Sahoo
Boris Stoeber
James Olson
Heather Trajano
Author/Presenter: Rasmita Sahoo
Company: UBC
4.) Cellulose Reinforced Plastics, Properties, Applications View Presentation
Author/Presenter: Matyas Kosa, Bioproducts Lead
Company: West Fraser, Energy and Bioproducts Division
SESSION "B" AUTOMATION and CONTROLS
1.) Applying Predictive Models in Process Control View Presentation
Authors: Ville Korpiluoto
Mikko Vitamaki
Hannu Latti
Presenter: David Eapen
Company: Valmet Automation
2.) Intellegent Process Optimization Utilizing a Novel Control
and Monitoring Platform View Presentation
Authors: Megan Walker
Andy Bergeron
Christopher Lewis
Samuli Kortelainen*
Author/Presenter: Andy Bergeron, Digital Manager, P&P - Americas
Company: Kemira Chemicals, Inc. USA, *SimAnalytisc Oy, Helsinki, Finland
3.) Rapid Bleaching Optimzation Using advanced Instruments and Controls View Presentation
Author/Presenter: Holt Crenshaw
Company: Valmet Automation
4.) Big Data and Digitalization in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Towards the Autonomous Mill View Presentation
Author/Presenters: Steve Royan, Business Development Manager
Brian Hayes, North American Sales
Company: Andritz Solutions/Andritz Automation
1.) Applying Predictive Models in Process Control View Presentation
Authors: Ville Korpiluoto
Mikko Vitamaki
Hannu Latti
Presenter: David Eapen
Company: Valmet Automation
2.) Intellegent Process Optimization Utilizing a Novel Control
and Monitoring Platform View Presentation
Authors: Megan Walker
Andy Bergeron
Christopher Lewis
Samuli Kortelainen*
Author/Presenter: Andy Bergeron, Digital Manager, P&P - Americas
Company: Kemira Chemicals, Inc. USA, *SimAnalytisc Oy, Helsinki, Finland
3.) Rapid Bleaching Optimzation Using advanced Instruments and Controls View Presentation
Author/Presenter: Holt Crenshaw
Company: Valmet Automation
4.) Big Data and Digitalization in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Towards the Autonomous Mill View Presentation
Author/Presenters: Steve Royan, Business Development Manager
Brian Hayes, North American Sales
Company: Andritz Solutions/Andritz Automation
SESSION "C" - MILL OPTIMIZATION- 'A'
1.) The Voyage of Digitalization in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Moving Towards the Autonomous Mill View Presentation
Author/Presenters: Steve Royan, Business Development Manager
Brian Hayes, North American Sales
Company: Andritz Solutions/Andritz Automation
2.) Mercer Celgar PM1 Upgrades View Presentation
Author/Presenters: Marc Caruth, Celgar
Devin Kelly, Allnorth
Company: Celgar/Allnorth
3.) Valve Performance Factors – Testing, Design and Selection View Presentation
Author/Presenter: Kevin Niebergall
Company: CGIS
4.) Cleaning of Pulp Mill Industrial Equipment – Analysis of Options View Presentation
Authors: James Buss, EIT
Ralph Lunn, Sr. Process Engineer
Author/Presenter: James Buss
Company: Mercer Celgar
1.) The Voyage of Digitalization in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Moving Towards the Autonomous Mill View Presentation
Author/Presenters: Steve Royan, Business Development Manager
Brian Hayes, North American Sales
Company: Andritz Solutions/Andritz Automation
2.) Mercer Celgar PM1 Upgrades View Presentation
Author/Presenters: Marc Caruth, Celgar
Devin Kelly, Allnorth
Company: Celgar/Allnorth
3.) Valve Performance Factors – Testing, Design and Selection View Presentation
Author/Presenter: Kevin Niebergall
Company: CGIS
4.) Cleaning of Pulp Mill Industrial Equipment – Analysis of Options View Presentation
Authors: James Buss, EIT
Ralph Lunn, Sr. Process Engineer
Author/Presenter: James Buss
Company: Mercer Celgar
SESSION "D" - MILL OPTIMIZATION 'B'
1.) How Sootblowing More With Less Steam Improves BLRB Availability &
Mill Sustainability View Presentation
Author/Presenter Johan Holmer, Sales Manager
Company: Heat Management
2.) Reducing Steam Consumption of Hot Water and Warm Water Systems
Through Process Control: A Case Study at Canfor Northwood View Presentation
Authors: Austin Grant, Process Control Engineer, Canfor Northwood
Devin Marshman, Advanced Process Control Engineer, Spartan Controls
Carl Sheehan – Technical Specialist, Advanced Process Control, Spartan Controls
Author/Presenters Austin Grant, Carl Sheehan
Company: Canfor Northwood, Spartan Controls
3.) Reduction Rate Control View Presentation
Author/Presenter: Travis Conner, Solutions Manager
Company: Valmet
4.) Brownstock Washing Improvements at Kamloops Mill View Presentation
Authors: Brooke Fraser & Brock Fraser
Presenter: Brooke Fraser
Company: Domtar Kamloops
1.) How Sootblowing More With Less Steam Improves BLRB Availability &
Mill Sustainability View Presentation
Author/Presenter Johan Holmer, Sales Manager
Company: Heat Management
2.) Reducing Steam Consumption of Hot Water and Warm Water Systems
Through Process Control: A Case Study at Canfor Northwood View Presentation
Authors: Austin Grant, Process Control Engineer, Canfor Northwood
Devin Marshman, Advanced Process Control Engineer, Spartan Controls
Carl Sheehan – Technical Specialist, Advanced Process Control, Spartan Controls
Author/Presenters Austin Grant, Carl Sheehan
Company: Canfor Northwood, Spartan Controls
3.) Reduction Rate Control View Presentation
Author/Presenter: Travis Conner, Solutions Manager
Company: Valmet
4.) Brownstock Washing Improvements at Kamloops Mill View Presentation
Authors: Brooke Fraser & Brock Fraser
Presenter: Brooke Fraser
Company: Domtar Kamloops
2023 Conference Chair
Gavin Baxter, Skookumchuck Pulp |
2023 Program Chair
Adam Lancaster, Canfor Pulp |