PAPR 3030 - Pulping and Bleaching

Advanced study of the processes involved in the production of papermaking fibers. Wood anatomy, ultrastructure, and chemistry, wood yard operations, chemical, and high yield pulping, bleaching, alternate fiber sources, and pulping and bleaching chemistry. Process engineering perspective emphasizing mass and energy balances, process design and control. Lab work in wood characterization, pulping, and bleaching, and field trips.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEG 2960 and CHEM 3750. A minimum grade of “C” is required in CHEG prefixed prerequisites.

Credits: 4 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 3)