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. Lectures are augmented by laboratory exercises, pilot plant operation, and field trips. Experience will be given on basic offset equipment regarding lithographic principles, press operations, mechanical adjustments, simple chemical reactions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of lithography. Other areas to be studied are multi-color processes, inks, and papers.