Designed for non-engineering majors, the course presents the major concepts and tools of environmental control applied to industrial as well as municipal emissions. The sources, behavior, effects and detection of pollutants are studied along with effluent management methods and regulations. The topics are covered in concert with public health, ethical, social, legal and economic concerns. An advanced study of the processes involved in the production of paper-making fibers. Areas covered include wood yard operations, pulping, bleaching, stock preparation, chemical recovery, and alternate fiber sources.
Analysis is made using chemical, physical, and engineering principles.
Lectures are augmented by laboratory exercises and field trips. An advanced study of the processes involved in the formation, consolidation, and drying of a web of paper. Areas covered include refining, fourdrinier and multi-ply operation, pressing and drying. Internal and surface treatment of the paper is discussed along with the effects of additives and fiber types. Analysis is made using chemical, physical, and engineering principles.