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Syllabus

SG0254 Raw Material Properties and Refining Processes, 15.0 Credits

Råvaruegenskaper och förädlingsprocesser

Subjects

Forest Science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

A1N

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

The equivalent of 120 credits in forest science at basic level including:

- 7.5 credits wood technology

Objectives

The course aims to provide the students with advanced knowledge of forest based raw material properties, in order to meet end user requirements. The course contains specialisation in processing techniques and the role of raw material properties for industrial wood supply. The course is aimed mainly on wood-based products and pulp/paper, but also energy and other products from forest as well as by-products and other biomasses are addressed.

The course is aimed mainly on wood-based products and pulp/paper, but also energy and other products from forest as well as by-products and other biomasses are addressed.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Describe and analyse forest industrial processes considering the heterogeneity of the raw material in the processing areas of sawmilling and pulp/paper.

• Describe and analyse industrial processes considering the heterogeneity of the raw material in the processing areas of solid, fluid and gaseous fuels as well as new bio-refinery products.

• Acquire relevant information, describe and analyse a subject area in the chain product requirements-processing technique-raw material and present the result in both written and oral form in a correct and clear way

• Determine mechanical properties on different materials by means of mechanized testing

• Account for and evaluate the connection between the properties of the raw material, the industrial process and the final product

-Independently synthesise received knowledge to make an assessment of future applications regarding use of both forest based and other bio-masses.

Content

The course covers both traditional forest industrial products and various types of future products, in the form of e.g. fuels and new bio-refinery products. Included subject areas are forest technology, bioenergy and wood technology. The course consists of lectures, of which a large number of external participating, own works and seminars, laboratory sessions and study visits. Implementation of written assignments are compulsory. Attendance is compulsory during some parts of the course, mainly during practical exercises and field trips.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examinations.

Passed written and oral presentations.

Passed exercises and approved participation in compulsory activities.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course is the first in the so-called "RÅG-stråket", which is the name of a package constituting three courses á 15 credits that together provide the forestry students with deep skills in forestry raw material supply management. This first course provides knowledge and understanding of the forest biomass raw material and its varying properties, with a focus on raw material needs and - requirements for different forest industrial processes and refinement techniques. The following course is "Industrial Wood Supply Strategy", with a focus on how forestry activities are structured in the long term to sustainably supply industries with the necessary raw materials. The third and final course in the package is "Forest Operations Control in Wood Supply" with a focus on the final steps of supply management: to go from plan to practical implementation with as efficient use of resources as possible. The RÅG-courses are made to prepare the student for work in the forest supply chain as e.g. harvesting managers and transport coordinators. The course is, as well as other RÅG-courses, therefore highly realistic, with extensive participation from industry representatives and with realistic exercises to let the students train their skills. The course continues to build on knowledge in the subject wood technology, why such basic knowledge is an entry requirement. Students who have passed the basic course Forest Technology and Wood Technology (15 credits) or the course Market Oriented Wood Supply (7.5 credits), fulfil the special entry requirements about 7.5 credits in wood technology. Replaces the course SG0207 which in turn replaces SG0165 (7.5 credits).



SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses

cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further

strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are

welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead

to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.

Responsible department

Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology