LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course students:
know different coating techniques and methods used to coat paper, board and wood
understand main interactions between the substrate and coating materials and suspensions
know the raw materials used in various coatings
understand the principles in designing and selecting the coating formulations for different end uses
understand how the properties of raw materials affect the properties of coating layer and coated product
Credits: 5
Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 28.11.2024
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:
This course covers different coating technologies and techniques used in industrial applications for fibre-based product portfolios. These products are mostly based on wood, paper and board and their converted applications.
The viewpoint on these issues is coming from the end use requirements set to products. The functional requirements are discussed and then how to introduce the required functionality to these products by coating them.
Key question in this course is "how coating affects the product properties?". Surface chemistry and topography of surfaces play an important role. Interactions between the substrate surface and coating formulations are discussed.
Different coating materials, coating techniques, methods and machinery are introduced.
Part of learning takes places in laboratory rehearsals. There we prepare experimental planning with selected and justified factors and test their responses to the key product properties. Results are reflected and discussed against theoretical framework.
There is a small end exam to assess the level of individual knowledge on issues related to coating.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Presentations and short reports on experimental/laboratory assignments (70 %)
End exam (30 %)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
5 cr = 135 h
Lectures/workshops 25-40 h
Labs/group work 10-30 h
Other independent studying 25-35 h
Exam preparation 20-30 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Materials are informed and distributed at the beginning of the course.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
2025-2026 No teaching