Tissue Manufacturing Technology 

Online Course Description
This introductory/intermediate level online course was developed by Coastal Alabama Community College under a grant by the National Science Foundation to create a more technologically advanced operator workforce, and to address the retirements in industry by training more rapidly and completely all new employees, including new operators; and to fill in gaps in technical knowledge for experienced operators.The same comprehensive content has been successfully taught to hundreds of tissue mill operators. 

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Learning modules are available through TAPPI to Individuals, and as Site/Company Licenses, which allow unlimited training at a site/company; using either Browser access or uploads to a company/mill LMS.

Learning Objective: 
The overall objectives are (1) to have a comprehensive overview knowledge of the technology of tissue manufacturing; and (2) understanding process variables, and their effect on product quality.

Topics Covered:
• Tissue properties: softness, absorbency and strength
• Fiber properties and effects on tissue
• Stock preparation &wet end chemicals
• Tissue machine technology: headboxes, forming, Yankee and TAD drying
• Creping chemicals & blade variables; calendering & overview of converting

Language: English 
Training Time: 24 Learning Modules, averaging 50 minutes per module
Delivery Format: Comprehensive videos and figure based visuals presented by subject matter experts.

ACCESS: Individuals 10 weeks
                Site Licenses 1 year