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$USD 350
$USD 175 (Member Only )
Course Objectives:
Nonwovens continue to grow in production and consumption all over the world. From disposable cheap products to high-value engineered products, nonwovens find application in several areas that are critical to our life and environment, including that of filtration. Filtration and other performance of nonwovens depend on the structure and properties of the products, which in turn depend on the choice of the materials and the processes used.
This course will provide an overall understanding as to what nonwovens are and how they are different from other fabrics. The topics that will be covered include: (i) Nonwoven products and markets; (ii) Polymers and fibers used in nonwovens; (iii) Nonwoven production – web formation and Bonding; (iv) Dry-laid and Wet-laid formation of webs; (v) Direct web formation from polymers; (vi) Web bonding technologies – mechanical, thermal and chemical; (vii) Finishing of nonwovens; and (viii) Nonwovens testing and characterization. Advantages and disadvantages of these processes, as well as their flexibilities and limitations will be deliberated.
Because of the enormous opportunities and continuing innovation, nonwoven sector continues to enjoy sustainable growth for foreseeable future. Recent innovations and developments, as well as the options available for the industry to develop new products will be discussed.
Introduction to Nonwovens
Nonwovens Market
Hygiene
Personal Protection
Facemasks, Protective Apparels
Wipes
Filtration
Other disposables
DurablesBroad Applications of Nonwovens in Filtration
Air Filtration
Liquid Filtration
Nonwoven Manufacturing Processes
Web Formation Technologies – Dry laid and Wet laid
Polymer to Web Formation Technologies -Spunbond and Meltblown
Web Bonding Technologies – Mechanical, Chemical and ThermalStructure and Properties of Nonwovens
Nonwovens as Engineered Products
Unique Position of Nonwovens in Filtration
Opportunities and Trends for Future Development
Instructor Biography
Dr. Gajanan S. Bhat
Instructor
Dr. Bhat is a Georgia Athletic Association Professor of Fibers and Textiles, Head of Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors ,University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
After earning his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech in textile and polymer engineering, Dr. Bhat joined the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) in August 1990, where his research covered nonwovens - melt blown, spunbonded and biodegradable, plastics recycling, nanotechnology, sustainable materials, and high performance fibers. As the director of UTNRL he demonstrated successful production of nanofibers from thermoplastic polymers by meltblowing. In July 2016, he joined UGA as the Head of the Textiles and Merchandising and Interiors (TMI) department. Dr. Bhat has published more than 200 research papers, has three US Patents and has made more than 250 national or international presentations. He has served as the president of the Fiber Society and is also an active member of INDA, TAPPI and the Textile Institute. Some of the awards/recognitions he has received include:
Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni by Georgia Tech (1996)
Distinguished Achievement Award from the Fiber Society (1999)
Fellow of the Textile Institute (2005)
TechniTex India Research Achievement Award (2008)
TAPPI NET division Technical Achievement Award (2014).
In addition to conducting research in the area of nonwovens since 1984, Dr. Bhat has taught nonwoven courses at UTK, and was involved in developing and teaching the introductory nonwovens training course with INDA. He has also been part of the nonwovens tutorial and INTC and TAPPI NET conferences. In addition to being part of the Textile and Nonwovens Development Center (TANDEC) conference for several years, he has served as session chair and organizing committee member of several TAPPI and INDA technical conferences. Many of his former students are working in reputed nonwoven companies as well. He has been working with many nonwoven companies in product development and solving problems.
Dr. Christine Sun
Panelist
Dr. Christine Sun, President of Waterloo Filtration Institute, is a renowned technical and market expert in the global filtration industry. With over 30 years of experience in both academia and the industry, she has an in-depth knowledge of filtration, and extensive hands-on expertise in product development, with over 100 technical publications and patents. She is also actively involved in many air/liquid filter standard test developments.
Dr. Sun received her Ph.D. from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and her Executive Certificate from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. From 2004 to 2011, Dr. Sun worked for Freudenberg Filtration Technologies as the R&D manager and Technology Director for Donaldson 2011-2013. She was the AFS Chair from 2016 to 2017 and received the AFS Fellow Award in 2019, Sr. Scientist Award in 2012, and the best paper award from INDA in 2008. She is also an editorial board member for Textile Research Journal and Journal of Industrial Textiles.
Dr. Sun is also recognized as "a brilliantly articulate and lively instructor who is skilled in guiding filter media professionals through the complexities of the air, liquid, and nanotechnology markets." Over the years, she has developed many unique professional courses to promote the global filtration industry for a clean, healthy, and sustainable world, such as "Nanofiber Technologies in Filtration" (AFS, 2013-2019), "Filter Media Training Course" (INDA, 2014-2017), "Liquid Filtration Tutorial" (INDA 2013), "Air Filtration Market, Technologies and Trends" (AFS, 2015-2019), "Filter Media Market and Technologies" (WFC12, 2016), "Filter Media Technologies" (AFS, 2015-2019), and "Facemask Media Technologies (AFS 2020). 'The add addition of INDA's Nonwoven Filter Media Training Course was tremendously received' as Dave Rousse, INDA's Past President, said after Dr. Sun's course at Filtration 2014.
Dr. Cédric Vallet
Panelist
Dr. Cédric Vallet is the Head of Product Management & Business Development – Filtration Division, at Ahlstrom (in France). He has 20 years of experience in Filtration; in R&D, then in Sales & Marketing. Expertise in filtration media manufacturing and various air & liquid applications. He led the Ahlstrom-Munksjö FiltEV® launch, a new platform of high-performance filtration materials for Electric Vehicles. He received his Ph.D. in 2006 from the University of Rennes (FR) and Engineering Master’s Degree in Chemistry, ENSCR, 2002.
Nonwovens in Filtration
March 14, 2023, Tuesday
8:00am-10:00am, ET Canada & US
$USD 350
$USD 175 (Member Only )
Course Objectives:
Nonwovens continue to grow in production and consumption all over the world. From disposable cheap products to high-value engineered products, nonwovens find application in several areas that are critical to our life and environment, including that of filtration. Filtration and other performance of nonwovens depend on the structure and properties of the products, which in turn depend on the choice of the materials and the processes used.
This course will provide an overall understanding as to what nonwovens are and how they are different from other fabrics. The topics that will be covered include: (i) Nonwoven products and markets; (ii) Polymers and fibers used in nonwovens; (iii) Nonwoven production – web formation and Bonding; (iv) Dry-laid and Wet-laid formation of webs; (v) Direct web formation from polymers; (vi) Web bonding technologies – mechanical, thermal and chemical; (vii) Finishing of nonwovens; and (viii) Nonwovens testing and characterization. Advantages and disadvantages of these processes, as well as their flexibilities and limitations will be deliberated.
Because of the enormous opportunities and continuing innovation, nonwoven sector continues to enjoy sustainable growth for foreseeable future. Recent innovations and developments, as well as the options available for the industry to develop new products will be discussed.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Nonwovens
Nonwovens Market
Hygiene
Personal Protection
Facemasks, Protective Apparels
Wipes
Filtration
Other disposables
DurablesBroad Applications of Nonwovens in Filtration
Air Filtration
Liquid Filtration
Nonwoven Manufacturing Processes
Web Formation Technologies – Dry laid and Wet laid
Polymer to Web Formation Technologies -Spunbond and Meltblown
Web Bonding Technologies – Mechanical, Chemical and ThermalStructure and Properties of Nonwovens
Nonwovens as Engineered Products
Unique Position of Nonwovens in Filtration
Opportunities and Trends for Future Development
Instructor Biography
Dr. Gajanan S. Bhat
Instructor
Dr. Bhat is a Georgia Athletic Association Professor of Fibers and Textiles, Head of Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors ,University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
After earning his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech in textile and polymer engineering, Dr. Bhat joined the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) in August 1990, where his research covered nonwovens - melt blown, spunbonded and biodegradable, plastics recycling, nanotechnology, sustainable materials, and high performance fibers. As the director of UTNRL he demonstrated successful production of nanofibers from thermoplastic polymers by meltblowing. In July 2016, he joined UGA as the Head of the Textiles and Merchandising and Interiors (TMI) department. Dr. Bhat has published more than 200 research papers, has three US Patents and has made more than 250 national or international presentations. He has served as the president of the Fiber Society and is also an active member of INDA, TAPPI and the Textile Institute. Some of the awards/recognitions he has received include:
Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni by Georgia Tech (1996)
Distinguished Achievement Award from the Fiber Society (1999)
Fellow of the Textile Institute (2005)
TechniTex India Research Achievement Award (2008)
TAPPI NET division Technical Achievement Award (2014).
In addition to conducting research in the area of nonwovens since 1984, Dr. Bhat has taught nonwoven courses at UTK, and was involved in developing and teaching the introductory nonwovens training course with INDA. He has also been part of the nonwovens tutorial and INTC and TAPPI NET conferences. In addition to being part of the Textile and Nonwovens Development Center (TANDEC) conference for several years, he has served as session chair and organizing committee member of several TAPPI and INDA technical conferences. Many of his former students are working in reputed nonwoven companies as well. He has been working with many nonwoven companies in product development and solving problems.
Dr. Christine Sun
Panelist
Dr. Christine Sun, President of Waterloo Filtration Institute, is a renowned technical and market expert in the global filtration industry. With over 30 years of experience in both academia and the industry, she has an in-depth knowledge of filtration, and extensive hands-on expertise in product development, with over 100 technical publications and patents. She is also actively involved in many air/liquid filter standard test developments.
Dr. Sun received her Ph.D. from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and her Executive Certificate from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. From 2004 to 2011, Dr. Sun worked for Freudenberg Filtration Technologies as the R&D manager and Technology Director for Donaldson 2011-2013. She was the AFS Chair from 2016 to 2017 and received the AFS Fellow Award in 2019, Sr. Scientist Award in 2012, and the best paper award from INDA in 2008. She is also an editorial board member for Textile Research Journal and Journal of Industrial Textiles.
Dr. Sun is also recognized as "a brilliantly articulate and lively instructor who is skilled in guiding filter media professionals through the complexities of the air, liquid, and nanotechnology markets." Over the years, she has developed many unique professional courses to promote the global filtration industry for a clean, healthy, and sustainable world, such as "Nanofiber Technologies in Filtration" (AFS, 2013-2019), "Filter Media Training Course" (INDA, 2014-2017), "Liquid Filtration Tutorial" (INDA 2013), "Air Filtration Market, Technologies and Trends" (AFS, 2015-2019), "Filter Media Market and Technologies" (WFC12, 2016), "Filter Media Technologies" (AFS, 2015-2019), and "Facemask Media Technologies (AFS 2020). 'The add addition of INDA's Nonwoven Filter Media Training Course was tremendously received' as Dave Rousse, INDA's Past President, said after Dr. Sun's course at Filtration 2014.
Dr. Cédric Vallet
Panelist
Dr. Cédric Vallet is the Head of Product Management & Business Development – Filtration Division, at Ahlstrom (in France). He has 20 years of experience in Filtration; in R&D, then in Sales & Marketing. Expertise in filtration media manufacturing and various air & liquid applications. He led the Ahlstrom-Munksjö FiltEV® launch, a new platform of high-performance filtration materials for Electric Vehicles. He received his Ph.D. in 2006 from the University of Rennes (FR) and Engineering Master’s Degree in Chemistry, ENSCR, 2002.