THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE THE PAPERMAKING PROCESSES COMMONLY EMPLOYED IN PAPER MILLS. Course Synopsis: This course covers general stock preparation and papermaking processes which are being practised in the paper industry. Stock preparation part involves the pulp disintegration, pulp beating, wet-end additives addition, pulp blending, metering, and approach flow system. Including the stock preparation on secondary fibre (waste paper) processes, such as; repulping, washing, cleaning and deinking. For papermaking part, its covers formation of paper, pressing, drying, calendaring and reeling processes. Course Learning Outcomes At the completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Explain the processes involved in stock preparation and papermaking clearly. 2. Elaborate on various processes or components of stock preparation and papermaking critically.
Skill Level: Beginner