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Kevin T Hodgson
PSE 201
Seattle Campus
Broad overview of the science and technology of producing pulp and paper. Introduction of the PSE major course sequence and various career options. Examination of Pacific Northwest pulp and paper production facilities. Offered: concurrently with CFR 505; A.
Class description
This course provides an introduction to the science and technology of pulping and papermaking, as well as a survey of some important topics in the emerging areas of bioenergy and bioproducts. It serves both as a first course to those majoring in PSE, and as a technically-based survey course for other majors interested in learning about the technical aspects of this industry.
Student learning goals
Brief history of pulping and papermaking. Basic chemical structure of wood and detailed properties of cellulose.
Important bioproducts from lignocellulosic materials and methods of producing bioenergy.
Pulping methods: chemical versus mechanical pulping. Bleaching of wood pulp. Attributes and processing of secondary fiber.
Basics principles of papermaking and papermachine design and construction. Energy requirements of paper drying.
Major paper converting operations, such as corrugated containers.
General method of instruction
Lectures, homework assignments, in-class exams, and occasional guest speakers.
Recommended preparation
High school science and math: Chemistry, Physics, and Math through pre-calculus. Interest in science and engineering topics.
Class assignments and grading
Reading assignments in textbook; numerical and descriptive homework problems relevant to lecture material.
Points earned on Exams and HW assignments; class participation
