Course Outline
Day One - August 20
Session 1
8:00am Course Introduction - Jim Atkins, Atkins, Inc.
8:30am Defining the PM Optimization Process - Jim Atkins
10:00am Paper Machine Energy Conservation - Dick Reese
12:00pm Lunch
Session 2
1:00pm Measuring Paper Machine Efficiency - Dick Reese
2:30pm Evaluating Headbox Performance - Jim Atkins
5:00pm Class Ends
Day Two - August 21
Session 3
8:00am Wet End Additives Analysis - Chuck Klass, Klass Associates
10:00am Forming Section Analysis - Jim Atkins
12:00pm Lunch
Session 4
1:00pm Evaluating the Press Section - Jim Atkins
3:30pm Press Section Workshop - Jim Atkins
5:00pm Class Ends
Day Three - August 22
Session 5
8:00am Evaluating Dryer Section Performance - Ken Hill
10:00am Dryer Section Workshop - Ken Hill
12:00pm Lunch
Session 6
1:00pm Evaluating Size Press, Calenders, Coaters - Chuck Klass
3:00pm Coating/Sizing Applications - Chuck Klass
4:30pm Course Evaluation and Wrap Up
5:00pm Class Ends