Paper Technology.

Catalog description

This course introduces the students to the basics in wood fibers and paper physics. The important paper making properties of fibers and the structural characteristics of the paper and board are analyzed. The course continues with an overview of the unit processes of paper making, product quality, various paper and paperboard processes. Wet end chemistry and surface treatment of the paper and paperboard are covered in the course. The transformative technologies for mitigating carbon emissions and practical industrial strategic energy management in paper industry are also discussed. The course includes group presentations and site visit.