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2PROGRAM OVERVIEWSunday, September 14, 2003Registration ........................................................ 2:00 p.m. –Monday, September 15, 2003Registration .......................................................10:00 a.m. –Conference ....................................................... 1:00 p.m. –Nonwovens Steering Committee Meeting(By invitation only): ......................................... 4:30 p.m. –Tuesday, September 16, 2003TAPPI Committee Meetings:Filtration .......................................................... 7:30 a.m. –Insulation ........................................................ 7:30 a.m. –Binders & Additives ....................................... 7:30 a.m. –Registration ........................................................ 8:00 a.m. –Keynote & Award Ceremony ......................... 9:00 a.m. –Conference ....................................................... 2:00 p.m. –New Technologies Showcase ......................... 2:00 p.m. –Tabletop Event & Reception .......................... 5:30 p.m. –Wednesday, September 17, 2003TAPPI Committee Meetings:Polymers & Fibers........................................... 7:30 a.m. –Building & Industrial Mat ............................... 7:30 a.m. –Process Technology ...................................... 7:30 a.m. –Properties & Performance............................ 7:30 a.m. –Registration 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Conference 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Networking Event:Baltimore Orioles v. NY Yankees ................. 5:00 p.m. –(Tickets must be pre-purchased.)Thursday, September 18, 2003TAPPI Building & Industrial MatSubcommittee Mtg. ......................................... 7:00 a.m. –Registration ........................................................ 8:30 a.m. –Conference ....................................................... 9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.8:45 a.m.8:45 a.m.8:45 a.m.7:00 p.m.12:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.8:45 a.m.8:45 a.m.8:45 a.m.8:45 a.m.game end9:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.TAPPI MEETINGAGENDASRenaissance Harborplace Hotel,Baltimore, MDTAPPI meetings are open to all INTCattendees regardless of TAPPImembership. Everyone is invited toattend and participate. Acontinental breakfast will be servedeach morning for meetingattendees.Nonwoven Division SteeringCommittee4:30 pm, Monday, September 15Committee Leadership; CommitteeReports; 2003 Awards; TechnicalJournal; Joint Filtration Committee-Discussion.TAPPI Filtration Committee7:30 am, Tuesday, September 16Committee Leadership &Membership; INTC 2004 SessionDeveloper(s); Filtration Short Courseat INTC 2004-Discussion; JointFiltration Committee-Discussion.TAPPI Insulation Committee7:30 am, Tuesday, September 16Presentation of Mission Statement &Scope; Review of Technical Session;2004 Short Course; Methods’Subcommittee; Insulation Industry;Membership; Technical References.TAPPI Binders & AdditivesCommittee7:30 am, Tuesday, September 16Review of Binders & AdditivesSession; INTC 2004.TAPPI Building & IndustrialMaterial Committee7:30 am, Wednesday, September 17Updates on Building Specifications,Test Method Qualification andSpring 2004 meeting.TAPPI Polymers & FibersCommittee7:30 am, Wednesday, September 17Featured Speaker: Karl Counts,Herty Foundation.TAPPI Building & IndustrialMaterial Subcommittee7:00 am, Thursday, September 18

GROWING, GROWING, GROWING... BIGGEST EVENT EVERIn the past, INTC was a three-day event. Now, it has grown to a fourdayevent. Why? The INTC committee discovered so many state-ofthe-artpapers, a four day format was the only solution. And, whatdoes this mean for you? You simply get “more bang for the buck.”Even more reasons for you to register for INTC.CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTSKEYNOTER: Thomas Kehl, FreudenbergFreudenberg Nonwovens’ Managing Director & Speaker of theManagement Board, Thomas Kehl, will present the keynote,“Speeding Up the Process from Development to Market.”NEW SESSIONS!!INTC 2003 will offer two new sessions as part of INDA/TAPPI’scommitment to bring the nonwovens industry the latest in technologicaladvancements:Nanofibers—those hot little fibers used in a multitude of end-uses—will be the focus of a two-part session that you will not want to miss!Insulation—thermal and acoustical—will focus on the latest developmentsand applications within this industry.LEADING EDGEINFORMATION• Automotive• Barriers• Binders & Additives• Building & Industrial Mat• Filtration• Finishes & Surfaces• Hydroentangling• Insulation• Modeling• Polymers & Fibers• Properties & Performance• Spunbonding/Melt Blowing• Thermal Bonding• WipesSPECIAL FEATURES• Nanofibers• Binders & Additives Tutorial• Table-top Displays• New Technology ShowcaseINTC…DESIGNED FOR:• Nonwoven Fabric Producers• Converters of NonwovenFabrics• Suppliers to Nonwoven FabricProducersFor Managers withResponsibility for:• New Product Development• Research & Development• Technical Marketing & Sales• Testing & Quality Control3

CONFERENCEPROGRAMMondaySeptember 15, 2003MODELINGBINDERS &ADDITIVESTUTORIAL1:00 pm - 4:00 pmModerator: Roy Broughton, Ph.D.,Auburn UniversityChemical BindersMichèle Mlynar, Rohm & HaasCompanyThe tutorial will begin with anintroduction on the various types ofbinders and reasons for their use inthe nonwoven industry.Chemical BindersApplication TechnologiesRon Pangrazi, Air Products PolymersL.P.We will then review the majorbinder application methods:saturation, print, spray and foam, aswell as the decision making processbehind the use of each of thesemethods.Processing Aids for ResinBonded Nonwoven WebsJacqueline Mulgrew, Rohm & HaasCompanyThe tutorial will continue with areview of processing aids used toapply binders for trouble-freemanufacturing and conversion orfor specific end-use benefits.4Thermosetting ResinsPeter D. Wallace, Borden ChemicalWe will then learn about thechemistry, properties and uses ofurea-formaldehyde, phenolic andmelamine resins and how theyrelate to actual application,storage and handling situations.Introduction to Wetting,Spreading & AdhesionB.S. Gupta, North Carolina StateUniversityThe tutorial will finish with adiscussion on the basics of wetting,spreading and adhesion of bindersand additives along with theinterrelationships between liquidsand adhesion.1:00 pm - 4:00 pmModerator: G.P.S. (Paul) Kochar,Ph.D., DuPontUse of a Commercial CFDPackage to Improve MeltBlowing Dies-Part IDimitrois V. Papavassiliou, Ph.D.,University of OklahomaLearn how computational fluiddynamics (CFD) software can beapplied to improve melt blowingdies.Use of a Commercial CFDPackage to Improve MeltBlowing Dies-Part IIRobert L. Shambaugh, Ph.D.,University of OklahomaHear how you can save money andtime using CFD software to predictmelt blowing die behavior for diedesigns for which no experimentalresults exist.New Developments in theAssessment of ProtectiveFabrics UsingComputational ModelsRoger W. Hill, Creare IncorporatedLearn about the continuingadvances in CFD to predict andanalyze the performance ofprotective fabrics.It’s All About Cost CuttingPrior to Metal Cutting inthe Nonwovens IndustryAnniruda Mukhopadhyay, Ph.D.,Fluent, Inc.Presented will be an example ofcost-effective simulations of real lifemanufacturing problems and the

end-user’s perspective on theinvestment of CFD modeling vs.plant trials.Application ofElectrowetting toDistribution of Finishes onNonwoven FabricsYash Kamath, TRI PrincetonExplored will be the use of electricfields to control the distribution offinishes on nonwoven fabrics.PROPERTIES &PERFORMANCE1:00 pm - 3:00 pmModerator: Yash Kamath, TRI/PrincetonFR Cotton Nonwovens asFlame Barrier for MattressesD.V. Parikh, Ph.D., Southern RegionalResearch Center, USDAFire retardant cotton barriers are aneffective and economical way tocomply with new fire-resistantbedding legislation going into effectin January 2004. Presented will bethe evolution of the standard,development of a FR Griege cottonand test results from the CaliforniaBureau of Home Furnishings andThermal Insulation.Pore Structure ofNonwovens ContainingHydrophobic andHydrophilic ConstituentsAkshaya Jena, Ph.D. and KrishnaGupta, Ph.D., Porous Materials, Inc.In this investigation severaltechniques have been used tocharacterize the complex porestructure of nonwovens containinghydrophobic and hydrophilic pores.Ensemble Diffraction ForOn- and Off-Line Sizing ofNonwoven FibersChris Fandrey, Powerscope, Inc.Learn about a new technique thathas been developed to accuratelydetermine the fiber diameterdistribution for both offline websand the online production of fibersFormation & Structure ofNonwoven Spacer FabricsS.J. Russell, Ph.D., University of LeedsThe formation, structure andproperties of current nonwovenspacer fabrics will be reviewed andtheir technical capabilities andlimitations will be considered.HYDROENTANGLING3:00 pm - 5:00 pmModerator: Bob Averell, WellmanFibersSpunlace News onComposite StructuresAlfred Watzl, Fleissner GmbH & Co.Learn about the intensive effortsthat are underway to createmachinery capable of producingcomposite webs that are soft,absorbent and strong.Structure Process PropertyRelationships inHydroentangledNonwovensBehnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., NCRCThe role of hydroentangling energyon entanglement and its influenceon critical mechanical propertieswill be discussed for two differentfiber types.A Study on CavitationInside HydroentanglingNozzlesHooman Vahedi Tafreshi, Ph.D.,NCRCDiscussed will be the results of aseries of unsteady state simulationsthat show the inception and thetime-evolution of the cavitationcloud inside hydroentanglingnozzles with different inletroundness.The Role of Nozzle Designin Characteristics of HydroentanglingWaterjets:Experimental StudyAsli Begenir, Sara LeeThe results of an experimental studycarried out on the cone-capillaryconfiguration of waterjets atdifferent pressures will be presented.5

THERMALBONDINGSTUDENT PAPERCOMPETITIONNEW TECHNOLOGYSHOWCASE4:00 pm - 5:30 pmModerator: Dave Bucheck, 3MNonwovens Technology CenterBiodegradable/Compostable NonwovensFrom Cotton-BasedCompositionsGajanan Bhat, Ph.D., University ofTennesseeThe production, structure, propertiesand products of cotton-basednonwovens will be discussed.Review of Thermally PointBonded Nonwovens-Materials, Processes &PropertiesStephen Michielsen, Ph.D., GeorgiaInstitute of TechnologyThis paper will review how thethermal bonding process transformsthe material properties of feedfibers, the implications for materialselection, new experimental resultsof the mechanical properties ofnonwovens, and new theoreticalmodels that describe themechanical behavior of thermallypoint bonded nonwovens.Numerical Modeling ofThermobondedNonwovensDieter H. Muller, Prof. Dr.-Ing,University of BremenPresented will be a numericalmethod for the prediction ofnonwoven tensile behaviordepending on the bond pointgeometry and process parameters.4:00 pm - 5:00 pmModerator: Edward Vaughn, Ph.D.,Clemson UniversityUp and coming young professionalswill present papers detailing theirnonwovens research. The winner willbe announced at the Tuesdayaward ceremony.TuesdaySeptember 16, 2003Keynote & AwardCeremony9:00 am - 12:30 pmEmcee: Tom Ryle, Clopay PlasticProductsKeynoteSpeeding Up the Processfrom Developmentto MarketThomas Kehl, Freudenberg,Managing Director & Speaker ofthe Management Board ofFreudenberg NonwovensNonwoven Forecast Panel:Lee Sullivan, FreudenbergNonwovensTed Wirtz, INDALeo Cancio, Clopay PlasticProductsAwards for the best INTC 2002papers will be presented along withthe 2003 Best Student Paper award,INDA’s Lifetime TechnicalAchievement Award and TAPPI’sawards for Technical Achievementand Leadership & Service.2:00 pm - 5:30 pmModerator: Bryan Thomas,Southeast Nonwovens, Inc.These popular ten-minutepresentations are back to provideattendees with information aboutnew products, services andtechnologies available to them.Don’t miss it!!POLYMERS &FIBERS2:00 pm - 5:00 pmModerator: Greg Ponitz, WG SteveNew Lyocell Fibers forNonwovens ApplicationsNick Simpson, Tencel Ltd.A review of recent developmentsand use of Lyocell in nonwovenapplications along with a discussionof the methodology, performanceand characteristics of the fiber.Polyester Fibers forNonwoven ApplicationsIvo Edward Ruzek, IndustrialConsultingA look at polyester fibers and theadvanced technology that hasrequired a closer look at how andwhen these fibers are used in thecreation of nonwoven fabrics.Polypropylene HollowFibers Produced with ShortThreadline SpunbondingRobert L. Shambaugh, Ph.D.,University of OklahomaPresented will be an economicalalternative to solid fibers created ontraditional spinlines.Register on Sunday to avoid the Monday crowd!6

Preliminary Study on FiberSplitting of BicomponentMelt Blown FibersChristine (Qin) Sun, Ph.D., Universityof TennesseeThe results of an investigation on thesplitting behavior and resultingproperties of bicomponent meltblown fibers after hydroentangmentor chemical treatment will bepresented.Feather Fiber/CelluloseFiber/PolypropyleneComposites Manufacturedvia the WetlayPapermaking ProcessTodd Aaron Bullions, Ph.D., VirginiaPolytechnic Institute and StateUniversityDiscussed will be the creation of afeather, cellulose andpolypropylene prepreg, its uses as amoldable composite and itsmechanical properties.SPUNBOND/MELTBLOWN2:00 pm - 5:00 pmModerator: Bill Haile, EastmanChemical CompanyNew SpunbondTechnologyJoachim Brenk, Ph.D., NeumagA presentation detailing thetechnology behind a new highspeedprocess to create very finebicomponent filaments will beoffered.Improvements in SpunbondFormation throughPre and Post SpinningApparatus DesignEd McNally, Nordson CorporationScientific data regarding theimprovement of spunbond laydownthrough proper apparatus designwill be presented.Effects of ExtrusionCoating Parameters onthe Physical Propertiesand Aesthetics of aCoated PolypropyleneSpunbond NonwovenMatt Weir, Milliken Coated ProductsIn this paper the relationshipsbetween extrusion coating processparameters and the mechanicaland aesthetic properties of coatedspunbond nonwovens areinvestigated. This paper describesthe extrusion coating process, thenonwoven substrates and polymersinvestigated, and discusses theresults of statistically designedexperiments on these systems.Web Structure Formationin Melt Blowing-Probabilistic ModelingApproachRajeev Chhabra, Ph.D., Procter &Gamble and Robert L. Shambaugh,Ph.D., University of OklahomaA modeling approach to controlprocess and material variablesaffecting formation quality of a meltblown web will be discussed.An Investigation of FiberSplitting of BicomponentMelt Blown MicrofiberNonwovens by WaterTreatmentDong Zhang, Ph.D., TANDEC,University of TennesseeThe results of a process-structurepropertystudy on the effects of apost-water treatment forbicomponent melt blown web willbe presented.TABLETOP EVENT& RECEPTION5:30 pm - 7:00 pmChat with your colleagues at thisnetworking event immediatelyfollowing the New TechnologyShowcase.7

WednesdaySeptember 17, 2003INSULATION9:00 am - 12:30 pmModerator: Rick Bruyea, DyneaCorporationA Historical Perspectiveon the Use of CellulosicMaterials for ThermalInsulation and the CurrentState of the ArtIvan T. Smith, U.S. GreenFiber LLCA review of the historical uses ofcellulosic insulation materials andnew ASTM standards that haveopened up new applications for itsuse.Born In Fire-Benefits ofSlag/Rock Wool InsulationJames C. Shriver, ThermafiberAn overview of slag/rock woolinsulation products and theirbenefits to society will be presentedalong with an introduction to themanufacturing and typical end-usesof this material.Formaldehyde Emissionsfrom Thermal InsulationProductsC.W. Axten, Health Risk Solutions,LLCThe results of a study testing the offgassing of thermal insulationproducts for formaldehydeconcentration in indoor air will bepresented.Acoustical InsulationStanley D. Gatland II, CertainTeedCorporationThis paper will identify the benefitsof sound control and describe thephysics behind different types ofsound control techniques, designsand products.The Thermal Analysis ofInsulationDavid J. McCaa, Ph.D., CertainTeedCorporationLearn how the thermal properties ofinsulation are determined andwhich are important in any givenapplication.All Cellulosic CompositeNonwoven MaterialsIoan I. Negulescu, Ph.D., LouisianaState UniversityDiscussed will be both thepreparation and thecharacterization of bio-based allcellulosic composite nonwovenmaterials used as thermal and/orsound insulation.World’s LargestTechnical ConferenceNANOFIBERS I9:00 am - 12:30 pmModerator: Larry Wadsworth, Ph.D.,University of TennesseeElectrospinning ofNanofibers FromBiodegradable PolymersGisela Buschle-Diller, Ph.D., AuburnUniversityPresented will be the results ofresearch comparing fine-diameterbiopolymers and traditionalpolymers used in medical andindustrial applications. Fibermorphologies and mechanicalproperties will be discussed.Fiber Charging Effects onTarget Coverage inElectrospinningPeter D. Tsai, Ph.D., University ofTennesseeThe results of a study examining thespinning conditions necessary tocombine streams of two separatepolymers into one nonwoven mat ofelectrospun fibers will be presented.Patterned ElectrostaticFiber Spray Deposition:Particle Interactions & AirFlowPhil Gibson, Ph.D., U.S. Army NatickSoldier CenterDiscussed will be techniques used tocontrol nanofibers spray depositionby varying the conductivity of thetarget substrate.Incorporation ofElectrospun Nanofibersinto Functional StructuresKristine M. Graham, DonaldsonCompany, Inc.This paper will discuss theincorporation of electrospunnanofibers into functional structuresand will address application-basedperformance attributes.8

Multicomponent FiberTechnology for Filtrationand Other ApplicationsJohn Hagewood, Ph.D., Hills Inc.Offered will be the technologybehind producing micro- and nanosizedfibers with better consistencyusing traditional melt spinningtechnology rather than fiberscreated with melt blown orelectrospinning technology.Properties of OrientedElectrospun Nylon 6,6NanofibersKevin M. Kit, Ph.D., University ofTennesseeThis paper describes the effect ofhigh speed winding on electrospunnylon 6,6. Significant fiber andmolecular alignment was observedonly at higher speeds.BINDERS &ADDITIVES9:00 am - 11:30 amModerator: Christopher Barcomb,National StarchParticle Containment &Immobilization in RollGood MaterialsSamuel C. Baer, Ph.D., BBANonwovensThis paper examines and comparesthe efficiency of various powdercontainment methods and theireffect on properties such asabsorbent capacity and fluidpermeability.The Future of NonylphenolEthoxylates in NonwovensBarbara Losey, Alkylphenols &Ethoxylates Research CouncilThis paper will discuss currentregulatory activities and theirimplications for the use of NPES innonwoven applications.Hitting the Target:Accurate AdhesiveApplication at IncreasingLine SpeedsLarry Saidman, Nordson CorporationDiscussed will be the improvingapplication technologies enablingbetter adhesive pattern accuracyand improved product features atreduced costs.Acrylic ThermosetsBarry Weinstein, Rohm & HaasCompanyLearn about the properties, use andadvantages of environmentallyfriendly acrylic thermoset resinsBUILDING &INDUSTRIAL MAT2:30 pm - 4:30 pmModerator: Kent Brown, BordenChemicalA Case Study ofNonwovens ProductDevelopment in theRoofing MembraneMarketMichael P. Bouchette, M&DAssociatesA study of a small company’sstrategic decision to compete in theroofing membrane market will beexamined.New Wide-Width HighSpeed Glass MatLen Negvesky, Fiberteq, LLCShared will be a look inside a stateof-the-artfacility producing widewidthglass mat and several keymilestones achieved during thefacility’s creation.Using Dynamic FluidSurface Tension toFingerprint Glass FiberDispersion in theProduction of Wet-LaidFiberglass MatVictor P. Janule, SensaDyneLearn how surface tension can beused to characterize and verify themanufacture of a formulation forglass mat production.9

NANOFIBERS II2:30 pm - 4:30 pmModerator: T.M. Singh, Ph.D., TMConsultingQuality Control inManufacturing ofElectrospun NanofiberCompositesDmitry M. Luzhansky, DonaldsonCompany, Inc.Quality control methods in largescaleproduction of nanofibercomposites will be discussed alongwith four evaluation toolsdeveloped for commerciallyprocessing nanofibers.Control of Deposition &Orientation of ElectrospunNanofibersNavin Bunyan, University ofMassachusetts-LowellThe objective of this research is toredesign the existing electrospinningprocess to improve the control overthe orientation of the deposited dryfiber on a grounded target; acomparison between experimentaland theoretical results for theprocess will be presented.Rip-Stop Reinforcement ofUltra-Thin MembranesWith ElectrospunNonwoven MaterialsKevin C. White, Ph.D., PhysicalSciences Inc.A presentation on the applicationof directed electrospinning toreinforce membranes and filmsresulting in increased tear strengthwith negligible increases in mass willbe offered.Increase of Strength &Surface Energy byExposing the ElectrospunNanofiber Fabrics to theOne Atmosphere UniformGlow Discharge PlasmaPeter P. Tsai, Ph.D., University ofTennesseeThis paper will present the results ofa study to increase the strength ofelectrospun nanofibers fabrics byexposing them to One AtmosphereUniform Glow Discharge Plasma.Also discussed will be the effect ofthe plasma conditions, including theelectrical parameters and workinggases on the increase of the fabricstrength.BARRIERS2:30 pm - 4:30 pmModerator: Joe Palomo,CardinalHealthIs It Not Time to UpdateAATCC 42 Test Method &Make It Relevant to OurPresent Testing Needs?Carl Palenske, Palenske Consulting Inc.This paper will cover four studiesdesigned to isolate and evaluatethe variables associated withAATCC 42 test method to producea more useful test method using thesame testing principles but withtighter parameters giving moremeaningful results.Protective BreathableMembranes: NewProtective Needs HaveDemanded and YieldedDevelopments BeyondSimple Microporous andMonolithic FilmsJoel Martz, Techguard Systems LLCLearn how recent global eventshave resulted in the developmentof membranes with new protectiveabilities that are cost-effective andmore comfortable than currentlyused barriers.Plasma Treatment:Hydrophobic &Antimicrobial Propertiesfor Nonwoven TextilesGita Ramasawmy, Ph.D., KansasState UniversityThe objective of this presentation isto evaluate the efficiency ofplasma treatment in providing abarrier against blood and microbesover conventional finishes.10

Cellulose BasedNonwovens: The Key toCombining Barrier &Thermal Protection inApparel ApplicationsCharlie Roberson, Precision FabricsGroup, Inc.This paper will discuss the hazards ofwearing non-flame retardant barriergarments over thermally protectivegarments and how the use ofcomparable flame retardantgarments yields unexpectedbenefits in terms of thermalprotection.ThursdaySeptember 18, 2003AUTOMOTIVE9:00 am - 10:30 amModerator: D.V. Parikh, Ph.D., USDAImproving the ImpactStrength of Natural FiberReinforced Composites BySpecifically DesignedMaterial and ProcessingParametersDieter H. Mueller, Ph.D., University ofBremenThis paper describes the effect ofseveral material parameters such asfiber fineness or fleece compositionas well as the impact of the processconditions on compositecharacteristics.Comparison of Kenaf,Bagasse, and RamieAutomotive Nonwovens:Uniform Structure vs.Sandwich StructureYan Chen, Ph.D., Louisiana StateUniversityPresented will be the results of astudy comparing mono-content/single-layer and multi-content/multilayeredcomposites structures interms of mechanical properties,thermal properties and acousticalproperties.Increasing Technical Usesof Nonwovens inAutomotivesBill Smith, Industrial Textile AssociatesDiscussed will be the adoption ofnonwovens in automotiveapplications as well as their currentand future uses in automobiles.FILTRATION9:00 am - 12:00 pmModerator: Chris Shields, LydallFiltration & SeparationDiesel Fuel & LubricantFiltration RequirementsGary Bessee, Southwest ResearchInstituteDiscussed will be some of the olderfuel and lubricant test methods, thenew and future test methods, andhow some of the media and filtercompanies are attempting to solvethe engine filtration problems.Continued Evolution ofPolyester Spunbond in theFiltration MarketMitch McCreary, BBA FiltrationSpunbonded products withimproved uniformity for diagnosticmedical products will be presented.11

Electret Media for HVACFiltration ApplicationsDavid L. Myers, Kimberly-ClarkCorporationThis paper provides an overview ofcurrent electret media typesdetailing media structure andcharging techniques. Fundamentalimpact of environmental factors onfiltration performance is presentedalong with field studies detailing inuseperformance of filtersmanufactured with charged media.Characterizing Melt BlownMedia Performance inLiquid Filtration ApplicationsChristopher Shields, Lydall Filtration& SeparationThis paper evaluates melt blownmedia at several different weightsand micron ratings and comparestheir performance for particleremoval, dirt holding capacity andfilter life.High TemperatureCeramic Fiber NonwovenFilter Media Applied inSelf-Cleaning Filter SystemsRichard D. Nixdorf, IndustrialCeramic Solutions, LLCLearn about the nonwoven processthat has been developed forconverting silicon carbide ceramicfibers to a durable filter mediacapable of withstanding thepressure of high velocity gas andliquid streams.Properties of Glass Fiberfor Filtration: Influence ofForming ProcessJon F. Bauer, Johns ManvilleTechnical CenterDiscover how new characterizationtools and methods have enhancedthe understanding of glass fibersurface properties and how theseproperties can be controlled tooffer unique solutions to currentfiltration demands.FINISHES &SURFACES9:00 am - 10:00 amModerator: Greg Jones, Ph.D.,Clopay Plastic ProductsNewer Flame-RetardantTechnology UsingNanoparticlesGita Ramaswamy, Ph.D., KansasState UniversityThe study results of the use of nanosizedantimony pentoxide overconventional antimony trioxide assynergist in flame-retardant finishingof 100% cotton fabrics using DBDOwill be presented.Atmospheric Plasma-Enhanced ChemicalVapor Deposition—TheNew Functional Processfor Delivering HighPerformance CoatingsRory A. Wolf, Enercon IndustriesCorporationDiscussed will be the recentadvancements in the delivery ofatmospheric plasma depositions ofpolymer coatings to enhance thesurface functionalization ofnonwovens.WIPES10:00 am - 11:30 amModerator: James MarshallOathout, E.I. Dupont de Nemoursand Co., Inc.Dynamic Wiping Efficiencyfor Removal of Liquid &Particles From SurfacesJames Marshall Oathout, E.I. Dupontde Nemours and Co., Inc.New procedures are described forinvestigating the three factorsespecially important in the removalof liquid and particles from a criticalsurface using a wiper.Marring of AutomotiveClearcoats Caused ByNonwoven WipesBehnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., NCRCReported will be the use of threecommon wipes within theautomotive industry and the varioustechniques developed toaccurately measure the scratchand mar damage caused byinappropriate use of wipe material.The Dynamics of Three-Dimensional WiperSystemsLeonard B. Torobin, Ph.D., TheNanofiber GroupThis paper will demonstrate thecleansing ability of a threedimensionalwiper system whencompared to a conventional sheetwiper.Program subject to last minute changes andcancellations. The opinions are those of thespeakers and not necessarily those of INDA, TAPPIor their Boards of Directors12

INTC 2003 CommitteeMembersConference ChairTom Ryle, Clopay Plastic ProductsTechnical Program Co-ChairsMichèle Mlynar, Rohm & Haas CompanyBill Haile, Eastman Chemical CompanyBob Averell, Wellman, Inc.Christoher Barcomb, National Starch & ChemicalCompanySubhash Batra, Ph.D., NCRCGajanan Bhat, Ph.D., University of TennesseeRoy Broughton, Ph.D., Auburn UniversityKent Brown, Borden Chemical, Inc.Rick Bruyea, Dynea CorporationBhuvenesh Goswami, Ph.D., Clemson UniversityNatalie Grooms, Borden Chemical, Inc.Krishna Gupta, Ph.D., Porous Materials Inc.Rudy Janis, DuPont NonwovensGreg Jones, Clopay Plastic ProductsYashavanth Kamath, Ph.D., TRI/PrincetonG.P.S. (Paul) Kochar, Ph.D., DuPontDaniel LaVietes, Ph.D., Elk CorporationSteve Michielsen, Ph.D., Georgia Tech UniversityAniruddha Mukhopadhyay, Fluent Inc.J. Marshall Oathout, DuPont SontaraTechnologiesJoe Palomo, Cardinal HealthDV Parikh, Ph.D., USDAGreg Ponitz, W.G. Steve Company, Inc.Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., NCRCKelly Rennels, Ahlstrom Technical SpecialtiesChris Shields, Lydall Filtration & SeparationTM Singh, Ph.D., TM ConsultingAllan Stahl, TANDECBryan Thomas, Southeast Nonwovens, Inc.Edward Vaughn, Clemson UniversityLarry Wadsworth, Ph.D., University of TennesseePeter Wallace, Borden Chemical, Inc.Hotel InformationRenaissance Harborplace Hotel202 East Pratt StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21202Reservations: 1-800-468-3571Rate: $170.00 Single/DoubleGroup rate will be extended three (3) daysprior and three (3) days post based uponavailability.Cut-Off Date: August 15, 2003Identify yourself with INDA/TAPPI INTC 2003conference.13

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