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Richard Venditti

Short Courses

Interactive Distance Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics

Co-sponsored by North Carolina State University and TAPPI

Dr. Jameel presents virtually - Richard Venditti - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Upcoming Course Dates: To be held on request of a company. 
Location: Delivered by Zoom Distance, Broadcasted from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

This hands-on workshop will provide a broad overview of Pulping, Bleaching, Chemical Recovery, Recycling, Papermaking and Converting.  The 5-day course will consist of presentations in the morning and interactive laboratory and pilot-plant exercises in the afternoon. Students receive a PDF of course notes with about 400 pages of reference materials.

Dr. Byrd presents virtual training - Richard Venditti - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Workshop material discussed in the mornings will be re-emphasized in interactive lab and pilot plant videos/calculations/exercises covering wood structure, wood processing, pulping, bleaching, pulp cleaning, pulp analysis, papermaking, recycling, refining, converting and paper testing for increased understanding and retention.

This introduction level workshop is appropriate for technical and non-technical individuals with a desire for a laboratory focused course to understand and appreciate the basics of pulping, bleaching, recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting operations.

For questions related to course content or individualized instruction, please contact Dr. Richard Venditti (919) 515-6185 or richardv@ncsu.edu.

For more information and to register online, please visit the course page.

Hands-on Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics

Co-sponsored by North Carolina State University and TAPPI

 Upcoming Course Dates: Every March, June and October of each year…fills up about 2 months before class

Location: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

This hands-on workshop will provide a broad overview of Pulping, Bleaching, Chemical Recovery, Recycling, Papermaking and Converting.  The 5-day course will consist of presentations in the morning and hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant exercises in the afternoon. Students receive a course notebook and CD with approximately 400 pages of reference materials.

Workshop material discussed in the mornings will be re-emphasized in lab and pilot plant exercises covering wood structure, wood processing, pulping, bleaching, pulp cleaning, pulp analysis, papermaking, deinking, and refining for increased understanding and retention. One afternoon includes pilot plant paper machine activities. Students get an opportunity to interface with instructors and other students at a course banquet and a social event.  This introduction level workshop is appropriate for technical and non-technical individuals with a desire for a laboratory focused course to understand and appreciate the basics of pulping, bleaching, recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting operations.  Students receive a short course polo shirt.

Venditti explains lab procedure - Richard Venditti - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

For those interested in more in-depth instruction in a specific area, individualized instruction can be arranged.  The course registration fee is $1900. There are no refunds for the course.  The course is generally fully booked at least three weeks in advance.

For questions related to course content or individualized instruction, please contact Dr. Richard Venditti (919) 515-6185 or richardv@ncsu.edu.

For more information and to register online please go to  go.ncsu.edu/papershortcourse

For questions related to registration and payment, please contact Paula Harrod at papershortcourse@ncsu.edu or 586-242-6874.

 

On-site Workshops — At your mill or place of work

The “hands-on course” concept is also offered by NCSU at mill and office-sites. This course will blend presentations along with in-mill activities on mill equipment and guided mill tours when available to provide a very specific, focused learning experience.  The course can be done with hands-on activities even at non-manufacturing sites such as office buildings.  The course content can be adjusted to any set of students with respect to content, course time, and cost. Please contact Dr. Venditti for more information, richard_venditti@ncsu.edu.

Environmental LCA Hands-On Workshop

This workshop will allow students to gain the skills required to perform product and process life cycle assessments using accepted methods and tools. This will be achieved through a combination of lectures, computer laboratory instructions, and student computer problems/projects. Commercial LCA software will be provided to use extensively in the hands on portion of the course.  This course is offered to companies on a as-needed basis.  Contact Dr. Venditti for details.

Distance Short Courses — At your own pace

We offer distance based short courses on pulp and paper technology.  These courses are typically 8 modules and can be completed in 4-8 weeks.  A certificate of completion is provided if the student passes a final exam administered via distance.   Current offerings include

  • Introduction to wood and wood handling
  • Pulping
  • Recovery
  • Papermaking
  • Paper recycling
  • Papermaking chemistry
  • Environmental Aspects of Pulp and Paper