Instructor Name: Vijai B Raghavan

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of Chemical Process Technology is expected.

About the Course:

Out of total paper produced in the country, 35% paper is produced in Gujarat. Diploma engineers are responsible for ensuring paper quality, improving the efficiency of production and reducing the environmental impact of the industrial paper making process. Engineers apply their skill while working in laboratory, production, research, sales and marketing. Engineers use chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and sodium sulphide to chemically remove lignin from wood. They ensure that paper is produced uniformly in the same colour. This course is to enable the diploma engineer to some extent in accomplish the task of selecting chemicals, laboratory operations for the Pulp and Paper Technology.

Text Books/References:
1. Dryden's outlines of Chemical Technology
Rao, M.Gopal, Sitting, Marshall
Affilated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd. 3rd Edition

2. Shreves' Chemical Process Industries
Austin, George T.
McGraw-Hill Education India Pvt. Ltd - New Delhi, 5th Edition

3. Handbook of Pulping and Papermaking
Biermann, Christopher J.
ISBN-13: 978-0120973620

Assessment Policy:

• Seminar/Class Test/Attendance: 15%

• Midterm Exam: 15%

• Final Exam: 70%