Virgin and Secondary Fibers Chemistry – Workshop (4hrs)

This exclusive technical workshop from Horizon Academy is designed for professionals in the pulp and paper industry, especially production engineers, quality managers, and factory managers working in the Middle East. The sessions provide a deep dive into the structure and behavior of virgin and recycled fibers, their chemical compositions, and how both raw materials impact the efficiency and quality of paper manufacturing processes.

By the end of this workshop, attendees will have gained a practical and scientific understanding of fiber processing, recycling effects on paper properties, and the latest techniques used in modern pulp preparation.

Course content:

1. Overview of fibrous raw materials and their chemical composition
2. Cell wall structure and its role in pulp and paper performance
3. Introduction to softwood and hardwood types used in production
4. Wood handling processes, including debarking, chipping, and screening
5. Utilization and processing of non-wood fibers (e.g., bagasse, straw)
6. Key pulping and bleaching methods
7. Secondary fiber collection, sorting, and contamination control
8. Recycled fiber treatment: slushing, cleaning, and deinking
9. Role of deflakers, refiners, and stock preparation systems
10. Impact of recycled fibers on paper quality and production efficiency
11. Insights into modern papermaking processes and fiber investigation