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KF2070 Pulp and Paper Processes, Minor Course 6.0 credits

Massa- och pappersprocesser, mindre kurs

Please note

This course is dormant.

Pulp and Paper Processes

The course covers the technologies and processes involved in making paper from wood

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    D

  • Subject area

    Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

At present this course is not scheduled to be offered.

Learning outcomes

After completed course the student should be able to:

  • Give a description of the equipment and processes used in pulp and paper production and the methods for pulp property evaluation
  • Define and assess pulps with respect to the properties of the end-product
  • Evaluate the impact of process changes on the economy of the pulp and paper production
  • Summarise scientific information obtained both from published literature and from own results and present it orally and in written reports

Course main content

Lectures

Production of papermaking pulps according to different methods (mechanical and chemical) from different wood materials, including wood properties and wood handling. Evaluation of pulp properties and the effects of process conditions. Chemical recovery systems and equipment.

The flow sheet in papermaking systems, retention chemistry and the processes for stock preparation, forming, pressing, drying, calendaring and coating.

Eligibility

Literature

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Offered by

CHE/Fibre and Polymer Technology

Contact

Mikael Lindström, mili@pmt.kth.se, 08-790 62 07

Examiner

Mikael Lindström, mili@pmt.kth.se

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 07.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.