Papermaking (5cr)

Objective

The students understand the concepts of fiber, structure of paper and web, and they know the raw materials, ingredients and fillers used in paper making and they know also the basics of the production processes of fiber raw materials and the quality requirements set on paper by the end use. The students are able to identify different paper and board types.
In addition, the students master the central terminology of the area in English.

Content

Production of mechanical, chemical and deinked pulp, pulp treatment, main processes of a paper machine, paper- and board types, fillers and ingredients, requirements of the end use of paper, and also the central terminology of paper making in English.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Excellent (5) the student has attained the objectives of the course at an excellent level.
Good (3-4) the student has attained the objectives of the course at a satisfactory level.
Satisfactory (1-2) as a rule, the student has attained the objectives of the course.