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: 12.01.2024 - 19.04.2024
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
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture slides + some additional reading material. Details announced during the course. Digital learning platform
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 - IVA 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.