Expert Details
Papermaking, Papermaking Technology, Paper Machine Evaluation and Optimization, Energy Conservation
ID: 732019
Georgia, USA
Process, machine optimization, equipment, mill start-ups, project management, expansion, feasibility studies, environmental, water conservation, energy savings, training programs, engineering, technical consulting, cost estimates, technical presentations
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1964 | Degree: BS | Subject: Pulp and paper technology | Institution: Miami University, Oxford, OH |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2004 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Independent papermaking and energy conservation consultant. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 2003 | Employer: Georgia-Pacific | Title: Senior paper engineer | Department: Corporate engineering |
Responsibilities:Provided engineering and technical support to all company paper machines. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1992 | Employer: CRS Sirrine | Title: Senior paper engineer | Department: Pulp and paper |
Responsibilities:Paper machine consultant |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1989 | Employer: Rust Engineering | Title: Senior paper engineer | Department: Pulp and paper |
Responsibilities:Mill optimization group |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1981 to 1987 | Employer: Poyry-BEK | Title: Vice President | Department: |
Responsibilities:In charge of paper group in total pulp and paper mill evaluation and energy conservation company. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1976 to 1981 | Employer: Huytech Division of Huyck Corporation | Title: Engineering manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Led paper machine group in improving paper machine performance by optimizing clothing application. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1964 to 1976 | Employer: Hammermill Paper Company | Title: Group Leader-Paper Machine Development | Department: Corporate Research and Engineering |
Responsibilities:Lead group to improve paper machine performance and develop and evaluate technology to improve paper machine performance. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to 2009 | Country / Region: Mexico | Summary: Paper machine energy evaluations |
| Years: 2008 to 2014 | Country / Region: Argentina | Summary: Assistance with production of fluff pulp |
| Years: 2012 to 2012 | Country / Region: Japan | Summary: Investigated paper quality issues |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Active member of the TAPPI Papermakers and Water Removal Committees |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Named a TAPPI Fellow, Received the Manufacturing Division Harris Ware Technical Award, Received the Engineering Division Beloit Technical Award, Received the Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Authored over 70 technical articles published in major industry trade journals Edited the TAPPI Paper Machine Wet Press Manual. Led or participated in development of 36 TAPPI Technical Information Papers |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Worked on cases with lawsuits relating to paper machine upgrades and papermaking technology. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| “Low-Cost Dryer Upgrade Opportunities Offer Efficiency Gains, Energy Savings”, Pulp and Paper, “Save Energy by Optimizing Paper Machine Clothing”, Solutions, “Paper Machine Energy Considerations”, TAPPI Papermakers Conference, “Energy: Feeling the Pinch”, Paper 360, “Paper Machine Energy Update”, TAPPI Papermakers Conference“Paper Machine Energy Scorecard System”, TAPPI_PIMA PaperCon, “Measuring Paper Machine Energy Performance”, TAPPI PaperCon “Measuring Paper Machine Performance”, TAPPI PaperCon “Papermaking Energy Case Histories”, TAPPI PaperCon “Paper Machine Energy Performance Evaluation”, TAPPI Paper Machine Performance Seminars,“Improving Paper Machine Energy Performance”, Light Green Machine Conference “Update on Paper Machine Energy Conservation”, Paper 360, “How to Conduct a Paper Machine Energy Evaluation”, TAPPI PaperCon “Evolution of Paper Machine Performance Evaluations”, TAPPI PaperCon “Paper Machine Energy Workshop”, Gulf States TAPPI, Destin, FL, “Evolution of Papermaking Technology and Performance Evaluations”, Paper 360, September/October. Comprehensive papermaker training program. |
Fields of Expertise
centrifugal cleaning, conical refiner, disc refiner, drainage, drying, fine paper, headbox, paper, paper calendering, paper curl, paper drying, paper grade, paper machine design, paper mill machinery, paper moisture, paper moisture measurement, paper processing, paper specification, paper strength, paper surface-sizing, paper winding, paper-stock preparation, paperboard, papermachine clothing, pulp-and-paper processing, pulp-and-paper processing water reuse, pulp-and-paper technology, recycled paper, recycled paper manufacturing, recycled pulp-and-paper fiber, refiner plate, size press, waste-paper recycling, wet-end paper operation, papermaking, paper chemistry, paper equipment, paper industry, paper machinery, paper mill, paper mill chemistry, paper pressing, paper quality, paper quality control, paper recycling, paper reeling, paper structure