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TIP 0402-38 "Best practice guidelines for detecting and mitigating waterside cracking (stress-assisted corrosion) in power and recovery boilers" (New TIP)
Special note: Documents appearing in the TAPPI online version of the Standards and TIPs are updated once a month (usually around the 15th). So it is possible that there is a delay between the publication announcement and the posting online. If you are a subscriber to the online access to Standards and TIPs and you are in a hurry for new documents that have not yet been posted, you can send a request to standards@tappi.org.
The TAPPI Standards regulations require public review of standards that are up for ballot. Send a message to standards@tappi.org if you want to request a copy of draft in ballot.
Listed below are TAPPI Standards that have recently gone out for ballot to the corresponding Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG). The date in parentheses is the closing date for voting.
T 220 "Physical testing of pulp handsheets" (January 30, 2015)
T 1015 "Fiber glass mat uniformity (visual defects)" (February 16, 2015)
Four recently revised TAPPI Standards have been approved as American National Standards:
T 835 "Water absorption of corrugating medium: water drop absorption test"
T 449 "Bacteriological examination of paper and paperboard"
T 845 "Wet pin adhesion of corrugated board by selective separation"
T 702 "Rheological measurements for characterization of polyolefins: low-density polyethylene (LDPE) for extrusion coating"
A new TIP has been proposed: Inspection design for black liquor recovery boilers: a re-examination of the conventional wisdom about inspection methods and frequencies
The abstract is as follows: Condition awareness is a crucial factor in the maintenance and repair decisions made during the life of any boiler. Black liquor recovery boilers have unique hazards and inspection requirements. Thorough, thoughtfully directed, and efficiently applied condition monitoring efforts are most likely to result in effective and timely maintenance activity that will increase reliability and maximize the life of the boiler. Experience and research have advanced sufficiently that the industry needs to re-examine the scope and frequency of destructive and non-destructive inspection and testing in black liquor recovery boilers.
The purpose of this technical information paper (TIP) is to offer a modern approach to recovery boiler inspection that includes: preparation of the boiler for inspection; identification of the failure mechanisms common to recovery boilers; the locations where these mechanisms occur; and the technologies, both destructive and nondestructive, that can assure the accumulation of accurate information about the condition of the boiler. Reference is made to numerous existing TIPs that offer specific techniques for nondestructive examination that will not be repeated in this document.
If you would like to participate in the review of this new TIP, please send a message to standards@tappi.org no later than February 23, 2015.
A new TIP has been proposed: Black iiquor recovery boiler inspection planning and implementation.
The abstract is as follows: All boilers are subject to wear and tear, and all boilers need to be inspected periodically to maintain an awareness of their condition. Condition awareness is used to plan maintenance and repair activities. Black liquor recovery boilers have special hazards inherent in their operation and patterns of wear that differ from utility boilers, and many times, from each other. Owner/operators must decide how to best care for their particular units, and often partner with inspection vendors with the manpower and expertise to execute inspections, gather the data and assist in its interpretation.
The purpose of this technical information paper (TIP) is to offer guidance in the management of the inspection process. Considerations around safe work practices are described. Communication of inspection scope and implementation of the inspection plan is outlined. Ongoing communication during the course of the inspection and final report content is addressed. The reader will take the inspection scope, that they have determined is appropriate to his/her unit, and interact effectively with the vendor or vendors requested to execute the inspection.
If you would like to participate in the review of this new TIP, please send a message to standards@tappi.org no later than February 23, 2015.
Each year, TAPPI offers multiple scholarship opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students in the pulp, paper, packaging and related industries. Scholarships are available in several categories and each has the potential to assist students in achieving their educational goals. Scholarship application requirements vary by division and a general information form must also be completed. The deadline to submit applications for academic year 2015-2016 Technical Division scholarships is Feb. 15, 2015.
The Coating and Graphic Arts Division provides up to four $1000 scholarships for students majoring in scientific or technical disciplines related to the manufacture and/or graphic arts use of coated paper and paperboard.
The Corrugated Packaging Division provides up to four scholarships each year, funded by endowments from both TAPPI and industry supporters, to students who demonstrate an interest in the corrugated industry and demonstrate overall maturity, job potential and aptitude for contribution.
The Engineering Division provides up to two scholarships each year for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing an engineering or science degree within the pulp and paper industry.
The Environmental Working Group offers the $2500 Douglas Barton Memorial Scholarship to outstanding candidates in the area of environmental control as it relates to the pulp, paper, and allied industries.
The Paper and Board Division provides one or more $1000 scholarships each year to students who intend to use their talents for advancing the science and technology of papermaking.
The Process and Product Quality Division provides a single $1000 scholarship to talented science and engineering students who plan to pursue careers in the development of quality management awareness within the pulp and paper industry.
The Process Control Division provides a single $1000 scholarship to engineering students who demonstrate an interest in the development of professional skills within the process control fields of the pulp and paper industry.
In addition to Technical Division scholarships, TAPPI also offers the William L. Cullison Memorial Scholarship, in amounts of up to $4000, for undergraduate students majoring in pulp and paper science. The deadline to submit applications for academic year 2015-2016 is May 1.
TAPPI encourages students to apply for all of the scholarships for which they may qualify.
To access scholarship applications and division specific guidelines visit the TAPPI scholarship information page or contact the Awards Department at standards@tappi.org.
The TAPPI Centennial Celebration Gala promises to be an exciting evening celebrating TAPPI's past, present, and future. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this once-in-a-career evening on Monday, April 20, at the AmericasMart in Atlanta. This evening of cocktails and dinner, seeing old friends, making new acquaintances, and celebrating the incredible progress and future potential of our industry can't be missed.
As part of the celebration, TAPPI and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have invited ISO Technical Committee TC 6 and its subcommittees and working groups to hold its 2015 meeting during the PaperCon week.
TAPPI's Centennial Celebration includes a keep-sake book, to be published in April 2015. It spotlights TAPPI's rich history, the people, the organization, and the impact that members and innovations have made on the industry. Get a preview of these innovations, more information, insights, little-known-facts and history on the Centennial website. On this site you can also sign up for the special newsletter for this event.
Getting started is easy. Do you have just a general idea for a standard, or are you farther along and have a substantial draft? If you just have a general idea for a standard or TIP, complete the New Idea Submission Form. TAPPI will review your idea and identify an appropriate committee or group to work on your suggestion. If you are further along, send an initial draft to standards@tappi.org. From there, the TAPPI Standards Manager will guide you through the appropriate process to finalize and approve the new document.
A proposal has been made for a new Standard: "Conformational isomerism of cellulose under incremental stress or strain."
This method is to determine conformational isomerism of cellulose under incremental stress or strain. Almost all matter, including viscoelastic cellulose, respond to energy changes which almost invariably influence its atomic and or molecular bond characteristics (length, orientation, and geometry). Changes in bonding characteristics of conformationally isomeric cellulose is characterized by variations in the relative amounts of rotamers which has implications on the molecular organization and physical integrity of cellulose that should inform the processing and material application of cellulose.
A Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) must be formed for this proposal. Any individuals who are interested in this Standard may join the SSIG to receive ballots when this method is ready for vote. If you would like to join the SSIG for this project, please notify the Standards Department at standards@tappi.org no later than January 30, 2015.
A proposal has been made for a new Standard: "Identification of non-native cellulose in cellulose-based composites."
This method is for identification of non-native cellulose in cellulose-based composites. A scatter plot of the 1095 cm-1 Raman band intensity with rotation angle of the wave plate is indicates that non-native (processed) cellulose has a characteristic scatter plot pattern of two orthogonally intercepting dumbbells. This plot pattern proves to be a signature of non-native cellulose that can be used in this determination.
A Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) must be formed for this proposal. Any individuals who are interested in this Standard may join the SSIG to receive ballots when this method is ready for vote. If you would like to join the SSIG for this project, please notify the Standards Department at standards@tappi.org no later than January 30, 2015.
The five-year review of T 465 "Static creasing of paper for water vapor transmission tests" was balloted on November 25, 2014, and was due on January 9, 2015. Although there were no comments or negative votes, the SSIG is out of balance after dropping members who have missed three ballots in a row.
There is an overabundance of "General Interest" members. No category of interest groups can have more than 50% of the membership of an SSIG in order to validate any ballots.
If you do not fit into the "General Interest" category (primarily for retired members and the unemployed) and have an interest in this standard, it would be helpful if you joined the SSIG to help with the balance. If you would like to join the SSIG for T 465, please send a message to standards@tappi.org no later than February 23, 2015.
The system for review and development of TAPPI Standards requires an announcement of review dates so that any interested TAPPI parties may access the drafts, submit comments, and/or join the Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) to cast an official vote.
Listed below are the Standards that will be up for review in 2015. The date indicated is the target date on which the draft will be distributed to the Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) for that particular Standard.
Any interested individuals who wish to be part of the voting for any Standard should send a message to standards@tappi.org and request voting membership on the corresponding SSIG, prior to the target ballot date, if possible. Anyone who joins the SSIG before the target balloting date will receive a notice of the ballot.
If you have joined the Standard Specific Interest Group for any Standard, you will receive a notice for ballot at the proper time with instructions for casting your vote and making your comments. If you wish to join the Standard Specific Interest Group for a particular Standard, please go to the Subject Categories for Standards page or contact the Standards Department at TAPPI (standards@tappi.org), or phone +1-770-209-7276 or fax +1-770-446-6947).
T 233 cm-06 "Fiber length of pulp by classification" (May 1, 2015)
T 800 cm-06 "Drum test for fiberboard shipping containers (revolving hexagonal drum)" (May 5, 2015)
T 684 om-11 "Gross heating value of black liquor" (May 12, 2015)
T 1011 om-11 "Basis weight of fiber glass mats" (May 15, 2015)
T 600 om-11 "Analysis of formaldehyde in aqueous solutions and of free formaldehyde in resins" (May 19, 2015)
T 509 om-11 "Hydrogen ion concentration (pH) of paper extracts (cold extraction method)" (June 5, 2015)
T 435 om-11 "Hydrogen ion concentration (pH) of paper extracts (hot extraction method)" (June 9, 2015)
T 610 sp-11 "Preparation of indicators and standard solutions" (June 16, 2015)
T 222 om-11 "Acid insoluble lignin in wood and pulp" (June 19, 2015)
T 266 om-11 "Determination of sodium, calcium, copper, iron, and manganese in pulp and paper by atomic absorption spectroscopy" (June 23, 2015)
T 413 om-11 "Ash in wood, pulp, paper and paperboard: combustion at 900 degrees C" (June 30, 2015)
T 419 om-11 "Starch in paper" (July 14, 2015)
T 830 om-11 "Ink rub test of containerboard and corrugated board" (July 17, 2015)
T 564 sp-11 "Transparent chart for the estimation of defect size" (July 21, 2015)
T 810 om-11 "Bursting strength of corrugated board" (July 28, 2015)
T 1211 sp-11 "Acceptance procedures for laboratories providing reference materials for TAPPI Standards" (July 31, 2015)
T 460 om-11 "Air resistance of paper (Gurley method)" (August 4, 2015)
T 218 sp-11 "Forming handsheets for reflectance testing of pulp (Buchner funnel procedure)" (August 7, 2015)
T 646 om-11 "Brightness of clay and other mineral pigments (45/0)" (August 11, 2015)
T 462 cm-06 "Castor-oil penetration test for paper" (August 14, 2015)
T 602 cm-06 "Analysis of sulfuric acid" (August 18, 2015)
T 807 om-11 "Bursting strength of linerboard" (August 25, 2015)
T 827 om-11" Box blank dimensioning" (September 1, 2015)
T 400 sp-11 "Sampling and accepting a single lot of paper, paperboard, containerboard, or related product" (September 11, 2015)
T 263 sp-11 "Identification of wood and fibers from conifers" (September 15, 2015)
T 258 om-11 "Basic density and moisture content of pulpwood" (September 18, 2015)
T 545 om-11 "Cross-machine grammage profile measurement (gravimetric method)" (September 22, 2015)
T 537 om-11 "Dirt count in paper and paperboard (optical character recognition - OCR)" (September 25, 2015)
T 438 cm-06 "Zinc and cadmium in paper" (October 6, 2015)
T 809 om-11 "Flat crush of corrugating medium (CMT test)" (October 9, 2015)
T 543 om-11 "Bending resistance of paper (Gurley-type tester)" (October 13, 2015)
T 822 om-11 "Ring crush of paperboard (rigid support method)" (October 20, 2015)
T 425 om-11 "Opacity of paper (15/d geometry, illuminant A/2 degrees, 89% reflectance backing and paper backing)" (October 23, 2015)
T 519 om-11 "Diffuse opacity of paper (d/0 paper backing)" (November 3, 2015)
T 1501 sg-11 "Training standard for paper machine tender" (November 10, 2015)
T 556 om-11 "Bending resistance of paper and paperboard by single-point bending methods" (November 13, 2015)
T 811 om-11 "Edgewise compressive strength of corrugated fiberboard (short column test)" (November 17, 2015)
T 476 om-11 "Abrasion loss of paper and paperboard (Taber-type method)" (December 1, 2015)
T 578 sp-11 "Accelerated light aging of printing and writing paper by xenon-arc exposure apparatus" (December 4, 2015)
T 412 om-11 "Moisture in pulp, paper, and paperboard" (December 8, 2015)
For details on these commonly-used acronyms in the development of TAPPI Standards and TIPs, please see the Standards Guidelines and the TIP Guidelines, or send your questions to standards@tappi.org.
TIP = Technical Information Paper
Q&SMC = Quality and Standards Management Committee
SSIG = Standard-Specific Interest Group
SARG = Standards Advisory Review Group
WI = Work Item
WG = Working Group
WGC = Working Group Chairman
om = Official Method
pm = Provisional Method
sp = Standard Practice
cm = Classical Method
ss = Standard Specification
sg = Standard Guideline
gl = Standard Glossary
wd = Withdrawn Standard
UM = Useful Method
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