Nonwovens (6 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The student is able to describe the different manufacturing methods, properties and uses of nonwovens.
The student shows an understanding of the quality requirements of the end product and is able to make suitable choices concerning the raw material, manufacturing and finishing methods.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Definition of nonwovens
Structure and properties of nonwovens.
Properties and applications of nonwovens produced by different methods
Production processes
Finishing of nonwovens
Standards and quality testing of nonwovens.
Applications and economics of nonwovens.
Nonwovens industry

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

Knowing
The student is able to define nonwovens and their most common manufacturing processes and is able to name the applications of nonwovens.
Making
The student is able to solve simple problems that are comparable to the tasks covered in the course.
Being
The student takes responsibility for his or her own performance.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

knowing
The student is able to explain the manufacturing processes of nonwovens and their properties and is able to compare the quality and use of different nonwovens in different applications.
Making
The student is able to apply his / her knowledge and perform basic and more demanding tasks.
Being
The student takes responsibility for his / her performance and commits not only to his / her own activities but also to the activities of the group.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

Knowing:
The student has a comprehensive understanding of the most important nonwovens and their manufacturing processes and is able to evaluate and apply their use in different processes and applications.
Making:
The student is able to solve challenging and applied tasks. The student is able to look for different solution options and justify his / her choice
Being:
The student is able to cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively.

Aika ja paikka

Period 1 and 2, Kauppi campus

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Date and time will be announced in the moodle.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Exam 60% and reports 40%. Laboratory exercises are obligatory and they will affect the evaluation.
Laboratory excercises are:
30.9., 21.10., 28.10., 4.11. and 5.11.25

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, discussions, individual and group work, laboratory exercises, company visits and visiting lectures.

Oppimateriaalit

Literature:
Russell, S. J. Handbook of Nonwovens (2nd Edition). Second edition, Elsevier, 2022.
Lecture notes and other literature given in moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

6 credits: 162 hours student working
60 hours contact teaching
102 hours indipendent learning

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Not available.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Company visits and/or visiting lectures.