•   Particle board, MDF, OSB and other wood-based panels AT00BZ13-3001 03.11.2022-18.12.2022  5 credits  (TLTIPUU20S, ...) +-
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Ilkka Tarvainen

    Learning material and recommended literature

    - Wood-Based Panels Industry. Varis 2017. - ePUB: Wood-Based Panels Industry - lectures

    Implementation and methods of teaching

    The course introduces: - Particle board, MDF and OSB industry and history - learn the manufacturing processes of particle board, MDF and OSB - understand the applications of particle board, MDF and OSB - know the technical properties of particle board, MDF and OSB products - particle board is produced in the laboratory - be able to test the manufactured boards according to the standards - possible excursion to a particle board mill - board mill maintenance, safety, automation and production planning

    Assessment methods and criteria

    • All weekly assignments must be completed satisfactorily • All laboratory work must be completed (reports and seminar presentation completed) • All tests must be performed • Each exam is graded 0-100% • The course grade base is the average of all exams • <50% = 0 • 50-59% = 1 • 60-69% = 2 • 70-79% = 3 • 80-89% = 4 • 90-100% = 5 • Laboratory work: particle board production

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    03.11.2022 - 18.12.2022

    Enrollment date

    01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

    Enrolment in Peppi http://peppi.lab.fi. If you need assistance, please contact the student office.

    Group(s)
    • TLTIPUU20S
    • TLTIPUU20SM
    Unit, in charge

    Faculty of Technology (LAB)

    Small group(s)
    • Luennot 1 (Size: 0.
    Teacher(s)

    Ilkka Tarvainen, Markku Levanen

    Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

    Basic knowledge of wood technology and the forest industry is useful but not essential.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wood Technology

    Unit location

    Lahti Campus

    Assessment methods

    1-5

    Contents

    • Raw material in particle board, MDF and OSB industry • Particle board industry • MDF industry • OSB industry