Energy production and consumption in pulp and paper industriesLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: EN00CY18
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
Objective
After completing this course, you are able to
* describe the basic processes of pulp and paper industries
* define the most significant sources of energy production and consumption in pulp and paper mills
* explain the mechanisms of using waste materials or by-products in the production of bio materials
* analyze the factors affecting the energy efficiency of production
* analyze the role of Finland in bioenergy production
Content
How do you produce paper and board with paper and board machines?
How do you produce energy and pulp in pulp mills?
Which subprocesses in pulp and paper mills produce great amounts of of heat and where is this heat used?
Which usable substances are retrieved from waste streams and by-products, and how are these substances used in the making of bioproducts?
How can you improve the energy efficiency of production by means of machinery and automation?
How do you take into account the environmental impacts in the production of pulp and paper?