Process Industries Technology: Pulp/Paper/Chemical

This course provides a basic orientation for operators in the chemical process industries and introduces many of the terms and ideas which will be encountered in the workplace. Topics include operator roles, responsibilities, expectations, terminology, liabilities, chemistry, physics, basic plant equipment, general product handling, flow diagrams, utility systems, plant organization, and the basics of process control. Upon completion, students should have a general knowledge of the tasks, responsibilities, skills and attitude necessary to be a chemical operator in a process industry.

An overview of the environmental control technologies associated with the pulp, paper and chemical process industries. Topics include safety of personnel, safe use of resources, raw water treatment methods, air pollution abatement methods and equipment, wastewater treatment methods and equipment, solids disposal methods and equipment, operation of the EPA; compliance with U.S. governmental regulations for all waste streams – air, water, and solids disposal. Upon completion, students should be able to describe common handling methods for various waste disposal streams such as solids handling, liquid effluent treatment systems and gas handling/cleaning systems. Laboratory experiences will include touring and/or operating a waste treatment plant and raw water treatment plant and testing for contaminants in waste streams.

This course is designed to provide instruction in maintenance procedures as applied to pulp/paper and chemicalindustries. The student will study and perform maintenance on piping systems, bearings, boilers, valves, pumps and heatexchangers. The student will also learn proper chemical handling procedures, lubricating techniques, and surfacepreparation practices and techniques.