Fundamental Science concepts used in the Pulp and Paper Industry. We will answer questions such as: what are paper and pulp fibres ? Look at the chemistry of fibres including the bonding of fibres during paper making. Testing of paper products. Kinetics Relevant to the P&P industry and lastly some Microbiology concepts for the industry.

Handbook: Handbook for Pulp and Paper Tcehnologists (Smook, ) - Steve Biko Campus Library

 

Assessments
Online Assignments (Column 1)                    40% of DP
Class Tests- Best 4 (Column 2)  30% of DP
Project Work and lab attendance (Column 3)  15% of DP
Online lessons (Column 4)  15% of DP
Above contribute to DP  
Class mark  40%
Exam  60%

Plagiarism

The implementation of online assessments have seen a drastic increase in blatant contravention of examination rules and the DUT Plagiarism Policy. This is an academic offence and will not be tolerated within the Department & University. This includes the use of Artificial Intelegence (AI) algorithms. 

If students is found guilty of transgressing these rules the Department of Chemical Engineering will implement disciplinary processes against the affected students. There are serious consequences to this, so ensure that you abide by all rules and policies of the University.