CHEM-E2125 - Web-Based Natural Fiber Products, Lecture, 13.1.2023-18.4.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student

  • knows different paper and board grades and structures
  • is able to measure, analyze and characterize the basic properties of these products
  • is familiar with the papermaking unit operations
  • knows the basic principles of wet end chemistry
  • knows about the latest research activities in paper technology
  • is able to utilize some simulation and process data analysis tools

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.01.2023 - 18.04.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eero Hiltunen, Thaddeus Maloney

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 course gives students an overview of the main production operations for producing web-form products, such as paper, tissue and carton board from natural fibres and other raw materials. Unit operations and their key feature will be covered under the production processes. Teaching is mainly based on lectures + class discussions, exercise (pair/group) and independent reading/web exercises. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam

    Exercise (Group work)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h
    Lectures, exercise and independent reading/web exercises 110h
    Exam preparation 25 h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - IV
    2023-2024 Spring III - IV

    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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