Description
This webinar is designed to help papermakers reduce energy and CO2 emissions in the tissue making process by utilizing waste heat to increase energy efficiency. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how advanced drying technology can improve the dryness of tissue as it leaves the press section, while enhancing machine efficiency and expanding production capacity.
Topics will include:
- An overview of post pressure roll solids, their importance, and data tracking for improved machine reliability
- Various mechanisms for improving solids/consistency before and in the press/drying section
- Drying basics and system design
- Type
- Recorded webinar
- Duration
- 0:34
- Language
- English
Speakers
David Morgan
Tissue Technology Manager, North America, Valmet
Starting in the paper industry in 2011, David has held different positions in a variety of disciplines. Working on Tissue Machines in Operations, Instrumentation & Controls, Reliability Management, and Technical Expert for different tissue manufacturers before joining Valmet in 2024. In his current role as Tissue Technology Manager supporting all of North America, his variety of experiences with different Tissue making technology enables him to provide excellent insights into Tissue platforms.
Peter Fournier
Business Manager, Tissue Technology Unit, Valmet
Peter began working in the Tissue Industry in 1979, joining a start-up team in Maine on a Beloit C-wrap twin wire former. In 1980, the machine was recognized as the “Fastest in New England” after surpassing 5,000 FPM. He also gained experience working on a suction breast roll machine and later took on a supervisory role, overseeing two tissue machines and a kraft paper machine at the end of the pulp mill.
In 2003, Peter relocated to Las Vegas, NV, to be part of a TAD machine start-up. After three years producing high-quality structured tissue grades in the desert, he moved to Washington State and transitioned to selling and servicing paper machine clothing for the Tissue Industry on the West Coast.
Joining Valmet in 2009, Peter relocated to New Hampshire and took on a regional role supporting Northeast tissue customers and representing Valmet’s full product portfolio. In 2012, the focus shifted to Yankee dryers, leading to a dedicated role supporting and promoting Valmet’s Yankee Service business.
Most recently, Peter accepted the position of Business Manager, Tissue Technology in the Service Field for Valmet.