ChE 150: Pulp and Paper Industry Reviewer
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What is the main difference between a unit process and a unit operation?

Unit process involves chemical conversion of raw materials, while unit operation involves physical conversions.

What are the roles of a Chemical Engineer in the pulp and paper industry?

Quality Assurance & Control, Safety Officer, Waste Management, Process Supervision, Process Design, Research & Development

Define paper in the context of the pulp and paper industry.

Paper is a uniform, felted sheet, composed of fibrous and nonfibrous additives, formed from a water suspension, and subsequently pressed, dried, and calendered.

What are the main products of the pulp and paper industry?

<p>Pulp, paper, board, and other cellulose-based products</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main raw material for papermaking by mechanical pulping?

<p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with developing sulfate or Kraft pulping in 1879?

<p>Carl F. Dahl</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in yield between mechanical pulping and chemical pulping?

<p>95% for mechanical pulping and 45% for chemical pulping</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of super-calendering in the papermaking process?

<p>To give the paper a high luster surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical products of mechanical pulping and chemical pulping, respectively?

<p>Writing papers, printing papers, tissue papers; Shipping containers, grocery bags, corrugated boxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of paper according to the text?

<p>Representation of value, storing of information, packaging, personal use, art</p> Signup and view all the answers

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