The pulp and paper industry shares many common challenges with other parts of the chemical process industries such as the need for more efficient drying, separation and recovery of water, and more efficient heat exchange. Process intensification (PI), such as replacing thermally-driven separations like evaporation with non-thermal alternatives like membranes, is one example of how PI is being used in paper mills. Many of these intensified process technologies have broad applicability across the chemical processing industries (CPI).
Join speakers David Turpin (The Alliance for Pulp & Paper Technology Innovation), Chris Luettgen (Georgia Tech), and Paul Yelvington (RAPID) for this 60-minute webinar which highlights the importance and potential impact that PI technology can make in the pulp and paper industry as well as other CPIs.
This webinar will cover:
- A brief introduction to the pulp and paper industry and the importance of technology development, including process intensification, to the industry.
- A case study highlighting the ongoing research project Robust Membranes for Black Liquor Concentration through RAPID, Georgia Tech and APPTI.
- Outcomes from a recent RAPID workshop which gathered experts to discuss potential PI technology applications and areas of opportunity for the pulp and paper industry as well as other chemical processing industries.
Note: employees of APPTI member companies are entitled to free registration for this webinar. Email Ashley Smith-Schoettker at ashls@aiche.org to receive a promo code.
This webinar is part of ongoing Education & Workforce Development efforts of the RAPID Manufacturing Institute. Webinars are free to RAPID Members.
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