New Applied Technology Conference (NAT)
“Getting More Out of Your Process and Operations”

21-23 April 2010 * Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre
The New Applied Technology Conference at Asian Paper offers you the chance to learn new ideas, tips and solutions from top technical experts from around the world who will be presenting papers on all aspects of pulp and paper making technology. The theme for NAT 2010 is “Getting More Out of Your Process and Operations”.
DAY 1 – 21 APRIL 2010
SESSION 1 – PAPERMAKING AND REBUILDS
Experiences at Ballarpur Mill in India on New Printing/Writing PM 7
Bertrand Didier, Sales Engineer, Allimand, France
Challenges and New Technologies Related to Increasing Filler Content in Graphic Papers
Weiguo Cheng, Senior Research Chemist, Nalco Company, USA
Applications of Micro and Nanotechnology in Paper Manufacturing
Mahendra Patel, Technical Consultant, Indian Agro and Recycled Paper Mills Association, India
Targeted Biofilm Control with Oxidizing Biocides
Ken Keegan, Global Product Manager, Kemira Chemicals, USA
Modern Online Cleaning Solutions to Improve Efficiency and Productivity in Paper Machines
Matti Karppinen, Export Director, PP-Washing Process LTD, Finland
Chlorate-based Technology for Small-Scale Generation of ClO2 for Microbiological Control
Yap Ken Fui, Technical Specialist, Eka Chemicals Asia Pacific, Malaysia
SESSION 2 – FIBER SUPPLY, RAW MATERIALS AND WATER
Advances in Deinking with Focus on Cost and Energy Reduction
Brian Rees, Senior Sales Manager, Kadant Lamort, France
Closure of Water System in Pulp Mills – How to Live with Inorganic and Organic System Build-up?
Rekha Bharati, Product Launch Leader- Pulp, Asia Pacific, Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, Singapore
DAY 2 – 22 APRIL 2010
SESSION 3 – CALENDERING, COATING AND CUTTING
New Environmentally-Acceptable Cleaners for Improved Coating System Cleanliness and Runnability
Ezwar Roezzaman, Technical Marketing Manger, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals, Indonesia
Adjustable High-Performance, Low-Shear Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Sizing
Juha Lindfors, Research Scientist, Kemira, Finland
Thermo Rolls – Different Flow Principles, Design According to FKM and Alternative Materials for Best Performance in Paper Calenders
Martin Grosskreutz, VP Sales, Walzen Irle GmbH, Germany
Functional Precoats for Multilayer Coating
Chris Nutbeem, Global Paper Applications Manager, Imerys Minerals, UK
An Effective Replacement for Synthetic Based Latex
Dave Van Alstyne, Director Business Development; Steven Bloembergen, Executive Vice President Technology, Ecosynthetix Inc., Canada
SESSION 4 – PULPING, RECYCLING AND RECOVERY
A Case Study on the Effect of Lignin Recovery on the Recovery Boiler Operation
Erkki Välimäki, RTD Project Manager, Metso Power Oy, Finland
Gasification for Black Liquor Recovery and Fossil Fuel Cost Reduction
Patrik Löwnertz, Manager Sales and Marketing, Chemrec AB, Sweden
Experiences with High Power Recovery Boilers
Kari Haaga, Product Manager, Metso Power Oy, Finland
Uncovering the Full Potential of Electrostatic Precipitators
Steffen Dinitzen, General Manager, Asia Pacific, FLSmidth Airtech, Denmark
DAY 3 – 23 APRIL 2010
SESSION 5 – AUTOMATION AND ANALYSIS
Online and Inline Testing of Pulp/Fibre Quality
Håkan Karlsson, Product Manager, Lorentzen-Wettre AB, Sweden
Paper Machine Disturbance Analysis
Darren Honaker, Paper Industry Application Engineer, Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Corp., USA
Optimizing Process and Product Quality with Improved Lab Instruments
Giselher Gruener, General Manager, Emtec Electronic GmbH, Germany
Machine Vision Trends in Paper Making
Pekka Hemmi, President, Nordic Ventures Group, Finland
Improvements in Tissue Converting by Innovation, Refinement and Choice
Trefor Hughes, Senior Sales Manager, Paper Converting Machine Company Italia SpA, Italy
Recent Findings in Oil-free Release Aids
Chris Rozett, Technical Marketing Manger, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Company, Singapore
Maximising Drying Rate through Automation
Datta Kuvalekar, Forbes Marshall, Thailand
