CHEM-L2170 - Unit Operations in Paper and Board Finishing and Converting D, Lecture, 13.9.2022-29.5.2023

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student:

knows different unit operations in finishing and converting

understands how different materials are deformed in converting operations

understands how these material properties affect and influence converting operations and further on converted structure’s properties

is able to apply theoretical knowledge on material properties to calculate critical product properties

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.09.2022 - 29.05.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jouni Paltakari

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to the various unit operations in-line and after paper and board machine lines in surface treatment, finishing and converting of paper and board products. Converting operations include e.g. slitting, cutting, creasing, sheeting, gluing, embossing, impregnation, lamination barrier coating and treatment processes. effects and influence of these operations and treatments on the product quality parameters is discussed.

    In addition, the basics of packaging technology and use of the converted materials in packaging is discussed. A variety of most common products are studied with particular attention to their properties and end-use.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Two essays on selected topics (2x10 p) and oral end discussion (short exam) 20 p. Exercises: 3 x 20p.

    Total 100 points

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    There are three exercises. The first exercise is a product analysis of a converted product. The second one aims to create a virtual multi-layer cartonboard structure with a maximized bending stiffness. The third exercise familiarizes the student with corrugated box strength calculation.

    Literature and theoretical part: Two essays on selected topics (2x10 p) and oral end discussion (short exam) 20 p. Exercises: 3 x 20p.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course can be taken on a flexible timing and individually. Contact the teacher-in-charge in order to agree the practical arrangements.

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - Spring V
    2023-2024 Autumn I - Spring V

    Enrollment :

    Course is aimed for doctoral students

    A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.

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