Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Autumn Quarter 2010
• Winter Quarter 2011

Kevin T Hodgson
PSE 481
Seattle Campus

Pulp and Paper Unit Operation

Unit operations of particular interest in the pulp and paper industry in addition to those covered in CHEM E 330 and 340. Prerequisite: CHEM E 340. Offered: W.

Class description

This course is intended to cover the chemical engineering unit operations which are of particular relevance to the pulp and paper industry. Topics include fluid dynamics and pumping requirements of fiber suspensions, psychrometrics and cooling tower operations, pulp washing operations, analysis of multiple-effect evaporators, and combustion effects in the Kraft recovery cycle.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures, Homework, Quizzes and Exams

Recommended preparation

See course prerequisites in Time Schedule

Class assignments and grading

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Modified:October 16, 2010