Engelska Studiehandboken kurser

Dept of Chemical and Metallurgical Eng

KMT009 Cellulose technology 6.0 ECTS credits

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General information about studying at Luleå university

TIMEPERIOD: Q I

LANGUAGE: Swedish

EXAMINER
Johan Sterte Prof

PREREQUISITES
Good knowledge of chemistry an chemical engineering.

COURSE AIM
The aim of the course is to inform the student about the techniques available for the production of paper and bleaching of pulp. Emphasis will be placed on the production of pulp produced via the Sulphate process.

CONTENTS
Raw materials for pulp production, Cellulosa chemistry, Properties of wood, Fiber properties, De-barking, Chiping, Impregnation, Washing, Drying, Production of chemical pulp, Sulphate process, Sulphite process, Dissolving pulp. Production of mechanical pulp, pulp produced by grinding. TMP (thermomechanical pulp), CTMP (chemical thermo-mechanical pulp), Chemical recovery in pulp manufacture, Bleaching of pulp, Characterization of pulp, Economic and energy aspects concerning pulp production.

TEACHING
The course is presented in the form of lectures and laboratory exercises. The mojority of the lectures will be given by specialists form AssiDomän, Piteå. The laboratory excercises will be performed at AssiDomän, Piteå.

EXAMINATION
An approved written examination with differentiated grades. Evaluation of the written examination is performed according to Altenative B as described in "Regler för tentamen".
COURSE GRADE SCALE: U,3,4,5

ITEMS/CREDITS


Laboratory work                                             	1.5ECTS
Writtene xam                                                	4.5ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
To be announced.

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