Partial Listing of

Formal

Training Programs

 

Ø     Gypsum 101

§        Industry Background

§        Gypsum Chemistry Basics

§        Process Unit Operations

§        Stucco Manufacturing Basics

Ø     Wallboard Raw Materials

§        Industry background

§        Raw Material Use & Function

§        Usage Requirements

§        Discussion of Feed Systems

Ø     “Ask An Expert”

§        An Open Discussion Forum

§        All questions fielded

Ø     Process Engineering

§        Process Test Methods

§        Troubleshooting Methodology

§        Practicing “Prevention”

§        Wet End Optimization

§        Process Auditing

Ø     Statistical Process Control

§        Statistical Terminology

§        Application to a Continuous Process

§        Suggestions for Implementation

Ø     Board Drying

§        Drying Principles

§        Process Guidelines

§        Drying Rate Determination & Optimization

§        Kiln Balancing – deck-to-deck and zone-to-zone

 

 

NOTE:  All programs are prepared on MS PowerPoint, and will require

appropriate hardware for overhead projection.