Mechanical Pulping (3cr)
Course unit code: PTK-P12
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
Objectives
The students know the mechanical and chemimechanical pulping methods and their unit processes. The students know their cost structure and environmental effects. The students are able to control the processes and the quality.
The course strengthens the students’ professional development.
Content
Production of wood pulp, refined mechanical pulp and chemimechanical pulp: defibration theories, equipment, fibre raw-materials, water, chemicals, sorting, handling rejects, bleaching. Environmental effects: recovery of raw-materials and energy, water handling. The use and characteristics of pulp.