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Pulp and Paper Technology Course Descriptions
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| PPT111 Introduction to Pulp & Paper
Technology |
3 Credits |
| This course serves as an
introduction to the study of pulp and paper
technology. It will focus on providing the
student with an overview of the entire pulp
and paper manufacturing process - from the
tree to the shipping dock. The course
defines and discusses the properties of wood
and wood fibers, wood and chip handling, the
various pulping methods utilized (including
cooking equipment, processing of pulps, and
chemical recovery), paper machine stock
preparation, paper manufacture, properties
and testing of pulp and paper, process
control, and pulp and paper industry
environmental considerations. A special
section on process control and quality
assurance is included. |
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| PPT113 Paper Making Processes |
3 Credits |
This course covers basic
papermaking technology. Topics include
preparation of stock for papermaking,
additives to papermaking stock, wet-end and
dry-end paper machine operations, paper
surface treatments, manufacturing of
specific paper and board grades, and paper
testing. Papermaking processes are discussed
in the contexts of basic chemical and
mechanical principles, including steam
properties and paper machine wet-end
chemistry.
Co-requisite: PPT111. |
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| PPT115 Pulping Technology |
3 Credits |
This course begins with an
overview of the three basic pulping
technologies—mechanical pulping, sulfite
pulping, and kraft pulping. Because of the
increased use of recycled fiber as a fiber
source, secondary fiber technology is also
reviewed. Kraft pulping is the predominant
industry pulping process, so major emphasis
is given to this technology. The supporting
chemical and mechanical principles for the
pulping processes are detailed. These
include the chemistry of kraft and sulfite
liquors, the chemistry of black liquor
recovery, recovery boiler operation, steam
properties related to steam generation in
recovery systems, recausticising,
calcination, bleaching sequences, bleaching
chemicals, and overall pulp mill recovery
systems as associated with environmental
concerns. The mechanical and chemical bases
are provided for the mechanical pulping and
secondary fiber pulping processes. The
properties and testing of pulps will be
discussed.
Prerequisite: PPT111;
Co-requisite: CHE101 or CHE112. |
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| PPT116 Maintenance for Pulp & Paper
Manufacturing Facilities |
3 Credits |
This course introduces
various concepts and practices used in
maintenance in the pulp and paper industry.
Maintenance organization, work-order
system(s), planning, scheduling, and work
measurement and standards are reviewed in
detail. Special emphasis is given to
preventative maintenance, including the role
of various predictive maintenance methods.
Maintenance materials control and the use of
computerized maintenance-management
information systems are discussed. The
student is introduced to new maintenance
concepts such as Total Productive
Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability Centered
Maintenance (RCM). Practical maintenance
trouble-shooting techniques are discussed.
Specific maintenance safety considerations
such as lockout/tagout and confined space
entry are detailed. Equipment/equipment
component demonstrations are provided to the
student throughout the course, e.g.,
demonstrating various types of bearings with
discussion why different types are used,
showing different pump types with discussion
around uses for each type, etc.
Prerequisite: PPT111. |
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| PPT117 Safe Work Practices in the
Pulp & Paper Industry |
3 Credits |
This course introduces the
student to the elements of occupational
safety with special emphasis on
identification of safety / health hazards
and unsafe work practices. The importance of
Personal Protective Equipment is stressed.
Methods to reduce the risk of personal
injury are explained and discussed. The role
of safety training in creating the proper
attitude toward safety is indicated. The
student is taught how to use 29 CFR 1910
Occupational Safety and Health General
Industry Standard. Each element of OSHA CFR
1910.119, Process Safety Management is
detailed and discussed. Special emphasis is
placed on hazardous materials used in the
pulp and paper manufacturing processes,
boiler and recovery boiler operations and
well as paper machine and related winding
operations as detailed in 29 CFR 1910.261,
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills. Safe work
practices for maintenance personnel are
outlined.
Co-requisite: PPT111. |
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| PPT219 Basic Paper Industry Process
Chemistry |
3 Credits |
This course begins with a
thorough review of general chemistry
principles. Following this, the chemistry
associated with both pulping and papermaking
is examined in depth. Kraft and sulfite
pulping processes are reviewed, and as each
unit operation is examined, appropriate
analytical calculations are demonstrated.
Polymer and carbohydrate chemistry are
discussed prior to studying wet-end paper
machine technology. Attention is then turned
to concepts and applications of colloid
chemistry to papermaking processes. The
specific technology related to sheet
formation, internal sizing, wet/dry strength
resins and dyestuffs is explored. Other
issues studied include foam control, pitch
control, and first-pass retention
performance on a paper machine.
Prerequisites: CHE101 or CHE112, PPT111, PPT113, PPT115. |
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| PPT223 Process Instrumentation and
Control |
3 Credits |
This course focuses on the
four major areas in automatic control
systems: primary measurements, signal
transmission, automatic controllers, and the
final control elements. Describing typical
installations as applied in various pulp and
papermaking processes shows how these areas
work together as systems. This course also
provides a basic introduction to computers
and their use in the paper industry.
Prerequisites: PPT111, PPT113, PPT115. |
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| PPT225 Quality Aspects of Pulp and
Paper Manufacture |
3 Credits |
This course provides
coverage of the quality aspects of the
production of pulp and paper products from
the perspective of Total Quality Management,
including: concept of quality and variation;
common and special cause systems; tools for
identifying special causes; tools for
systems analysis; quality improvement
strategies; theory of change management;
ANSI/ISO/ASQC9001 Quality Systems; and
Margaret Chase Smith State Quality Award
Requirements. Quality control and assurance
requirements for successful mill operations
are also covered.
Prerequisite: PPT111. |
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| PPT227 Understanding Operating
Processes |
3 Credits |
This course uses a
fundamental engineering approach as the
basis for understanding process operations
found in pulp and paper facilities. The
course utilizes process simulation models to
illustrate basic concepts using specific
examples from the pulp and paper industry.
Studies include use of graphical and
mathematically derived process information,
use of process models, handling of process
variables, process blocks and compound
process blocks, and finally, putting all of
these elements together to understand
composite process operations.
Prerequisite: PPT111. |
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| PPT229 Pulp & Paper Manufacturing &
Testing Experience |
2 Credits |
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This is a “hands-on” experience for pulp and
paper technology students that reviews basic
technology principles and provides students
the opportunity to actually perform pulp and
paper operations. For example, students will
review and understand the principles used in
kraft pulping and then actually cook wood
chips to make pulp on a lab/pilot plant
scale. Students will then measure the
various pulp properties using sophisticated,
modern analytical instruments. Similarly,
additional reviews and experiences will
include pulp bleaching, general pulp
testing, stock preparation, papermaking,
coating & calendering, and handsheet
preparation and testing.
Prerequisites: PPT111, PPT113, and
PPT115. |
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