Mechanical processing of biomasses

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to explain the value chain of mechanical and chemimechmical processing of renewable lignocellulosic raw materials. Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to identify the unit operations of mechanical and chemi-mechanical pulping process and can explain their operational principles. The student can evaluate the raw material properties and importance of different unit processes on the quality of the end products. In addition, the student can compare fibre properties of different mechanical and chemi-mechanical pulps and wood powders and can explain their effects on the quality of the end product. Student can explain production principle of engineered wood, biocomposites and pelletizing.

The implementation methods of the course vary. Lectures and exercises max. 34 h, web learning and self-study 99 h. A part of the teaching can be replaced by group work or home work.

Book series: Fapet Oy. Papermaking Science and Technology, book 5: Mechanical Pulping. Lecture materials and other materials that will be announced at the lectures.

This course utilizes continuous assessment including intermediate exam(s) with potential web learning and homework. Read more about the course assessment and grading systems of the University of Oulu at https://www.oulu.fi/forstudents/assesment-criteria

Elisa Koivuranta

The course utilizes a numerical grading scale 1-5. In the numerical scale zero stands for a fail.

Blended teaching