Educational Program "Papermaking School"
Basic program on papermaking, "Papermaking school" presents first program for professional training in "Academy of Papermaking". It is created in collaboration with experts from the industry and ICP.
The program
In the 93-hour educational program, spread across 14 modules, participants acquire various theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of papermaking.
The education program is enhanced with a new module "Material Compliance Verification and Product Life Span," where participants learn about legislation and compliance verification and understand what happens to a paper product during the recycling phase or its processing (biodegradation or composting).
Lectures are divided into individual modules where participants explore key areas of papermaking, such as the beginnings of papermaking, production, finishing and processing, various types of paper and their applications, printing technologies, energy, economics, and ecology, and the concept of product life span in the paper industry. Besides theoretical knowledge, participants also engage in computer simulation of processes and practical demonstrations of paper production on a pilot paper machine at the Institute of Pulp and Paper.
The program includes visits to paper production in participating companies with practical demonstrations of processes in the production of various products.
During the course, two intermediate written tests and a final examination are organized to confirm the participants' successfully acquired knowledge. Upon completion of the education, participants receive a certificate from the company management.
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No. |
Module | Content | Hours |
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1 |
Introduction to papermaking |
History of papermaking, Slovenian paper industry, paper products, standards and quality |
3 |
|
2 |
Physical and technical fundamentals | Basics of Chemistry and Physics. |
4 |
|
3 |
Raw materials | Wood and raw materials, basic resources and additives |
8 |
|
4 |
Stock preparation | Executive elements in stock preparation, control and management, measurement in stock preparation, machinery |
10 |
|
5 |
Paper and board machine | Essential machine components, approach flow, sheet formation, mass and water transfer, pressing, machine clothing, drying, procedures in the production |
16 |
|
6 |
Practical Exercises |
Papermaking Calculations, Computer Simulation of Processes, Production on ICP Paper Machine |
4 |
|
7 |
Surface treatment | Coating, drying, calendering. |
3 |
|
8 |
Finishing and processing | Paper and cardboard cutting, packaging, storage and dispatch, quality of work processes and products, professional accounting, printing technology |
8 |
|
9 |
Conversion and Printing |
Paper and Cardboard Conversion, Printing Technologies |
4 |
|
10 |
Compliance Verification and Product Life Span |
Paper and Cardboard as Food Contact Materials, Biodegradability, and Composting, Recyclability |
3 |
|
11 |
Hygiene paper and products | Paper Production, Hygiene Paper Products, Rolls and Bundles Production Process, Packaging, Storage and Dispatch, Quality and Control of Finished Products |
8 |
|
12 |
Accompanying processes | Maintenance, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Assemblies; Testing and Quality Control, On-line Control; Safety at Work – Machinery, Chemicals, Fire Safety |
8 |
|
13 |
Energy | Role and Importance of Energy, Energy Carriers, Symbols, Steam-Condensate Circuit, Heat Transfer, Heating of Drying Rolls, Vapor Hoods and Heat Recovery |
4 |
|
14 |
Ecology and Economics | Sustainable Aspects of Production, Process Ecology, Emissions, Process Control, Cleaning, Economics in Papermaking |
4 |
| Written Exam |
6 |
Why Enroll in Papermaking School?
- You will become more successful, efficient, and competitive in your work.
- The Papermaking School will help you develop your professional career.
- You will enhance and deepen your existing knowledge and competencies.
- You will improve your understanding of the industry and its processes and technologies.
- You will gain important experiences as you reinforce the given content with practical demonstrations and tests on pilot equipment.
- You will be able to directly exchange experiences between lecturers and participants from various companies.
Who is the Papermaking School Intended For?
- Various profiles in the paper industry.
- Various profiles in the paper-processing industry and related sectors: graphics, printing, packaging, mediation, suppliers.
- And anyone else wishing to acquire or upgrade knowledge in the field of papermaking.
Lecturers
Lecturers are experts from paper mills and ICP that have jointly created a program by combining cutting-edge knowledge and experience in various professional fields.
Lecturers are:
- Dr. David Ravnjak, Director, ICP
- Janja Juhant Grkman, Quality System Manager and Papermaking School Coordinator, ICP
- Andrej Šinkovec, Head of Department for Materials and Technology in Papermaking, ICP
- Aleš Rome, Technologist on Paper Machine, ICP
- Dr. Igor Karlovits, Packaging Consultant in Supply Chains, Danfoss
- Bojan Borin, Independent Developer, KIMI
- Mateja Zajc, Head of Laboratory, ICP
- Aleš Knavs, Production Manager, Radeče papir Nova
- Metod Logar, Sales Service Engineer, Andritz Fabrics and Rolls
- Klemen Burgar, Development Engineer, TIP 95
- Janez Kokalj, Technical Associate, Iskra ISD
- Janez Per, Head of Processing Department at MM Količevo, Retired
- Jože Kopač, Independent Consultant for Efficient Energy Use, Retired
- Goran Vučković, Development Engineer, Paloma Sladki vrh
- Vesna Komperšek, Developer, Paloma Sladki vrh
Organization and Contact
Program is implemented once a week in the afternoon for four school hours or according to agreement. A detailed schedule of each years’ program is adapted to the structure of participants from different companies.
Trainings are implemented in the premises of the Pulp and Paper Institute, Bogišićeva 8, Ljubljana with its laboratory and semi-industrial equipment which also allows for practical presentations and demonstrations of the procedures. Visits to all Slovenian paper mills is organized within the program thus enabling practical demonstrations of processes in the production of various products.
The number of participants in one group is limited to at least 12 and up to 25. Upon the request and if the minimum number of participants is reached, the implementation of the program could be organized in a particular region on a selected location.
For additional information and reservations, please contact Janja Juhant Grkman via email at janja.juhant-grkman@icp-lj.si or by phone at 01/200-28-48.
