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, calandering and coating.
Laboratory work
Illustrates mechanical and chemical pulping, bleaching and evaluation of pulp properties.
Evaluate the efficiency of retention chemicals and of water removal in wet pressing.
Literature project to evaluate technical literature and present the results orally and in writing.
Study trip, two days compulsory