Wood-based Material FlowsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AT00DE87
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
- assess the efficient use of wood raw material in different production processes
- understand the properties and potential uses of wood in different areas of industry
- identify the key stages of the wood products industry, pulp and bioenergy production and understand
their significance in the industry
- identify new opportunities in the utilization of bio- and wood-based materials in different
industries
- apply the principles of the circular economy in the development of wood-based products and assess
the impacts of material recycling
- analyse the origin and environmental impacts of materials in a consumer product
- describe the manufacturing processes of the wood products industry, pulp and paper and assess their
environmental impacts
- be familiar with bioenergy production technologies and assess their sustainability