Course Contents
Physical models of sheet forming on the paper machine, mechanical and thermal dewatering, modelling of relevant paper properties like strength and optical properties, modelling and optimisation of stock preparation processes.

- Sorption and swelling
- refining
- rheological properties of fibre suspensions
- screening and modelling of screening processes
- hydrocyclones
- mechanical pulping
- modelling of recovered paper recycling
- requirements of different paper grades on their properties

Literature
Booke Series: Papermaking Science and Technology, published by Paperi ja Puu Oy, Bd. 7 - 10
Further references will be given during the lectures.

Preconditions
"Vordiplom" Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Process Engineering or
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical
Engineering or Technical Chemistry

Expected Number of Participants
15

Further Grading Information
[b]Learning Outcomes[/b]
- Explain scientific models for subprocesses and unit operations in paper production and paper recycling and apply
  such models on examples.
- Describe scientific models for paper properties and effects of production parameters on those properties.
- Apply scientific models of unit operations for paper production and paper recycling for systematically analysing
  production problems and system optimisation.

[b]Assessment methods[/b]
Oral exam 25 min.

[b]Exam dates[/b]
-> [i][b]"HINWEISE zu PRÜFUNGEN am PMV"[/b][/i] (in German)

Online Offerings
moodle

Semester: Inverno 2023/24