Miami University: Documents and Policies: General Bulletin

101 Introduction to Paper Science and Engineering (2): Introduction to raw materials, processes, and products associated with paper industry, with special emphasis on scientific and engineering principles involved.

102 Paper Properties (1): Overview of the basic properties of paper and their relationship to its end uses.

104 Paper Testing (1): Test methods used to evaluate properties of paper.

105 Papermaking (1): Overview of pulping and papermaking process for PPS transfer students. Offered infrequently.

MPF 118 Voyaging Under Sail (3): Engineering methodology under the metaphor of the voyaging sailing experience for the non-engineering student. Study of the basics of sailing and voyaging, including a design project of a voyage plan. V. Offered infrequently.

MPF 120 Comparing Environmental Systems of Developing and Developed Countries (3): Problems and issues in technology transfer involving environmental systems studies on applications of technologies of developed to those of developing countries. Emphasis placed on understanding the cultures and traditions of communities in the design of appropriate environmental systems. V, ND.

203 Papermaking Laboratory (1): Preparation of handsheets and design of handsheet experiments; paper testing methods; elementary experimental design considerations. Special emphasis on preparation of industrial-type laboratory reports. Prerequisite: PPS 101, 102, and 104; SAN 141.

MPT 204 Material and Energy Balances (3): Techniques used to calculate material and energy balances with special emphasis on paper industry applications. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CHM 141, 142, 144, 145 or equivalent, PHY 181 and MTH 151, 251, SAN 141 or competence in spreadsheets.

301 Pulping (3): Detailed discussion of mechanical and chemical pulping processes and chemical and engineering principles involved. Prerequisite: PPS 323.

311 Unit Operations Laboratory I (2): Laboratory course; students conduct experiments and do computer simulations in the areas of material and energy balances and fluid dynamics. Emphasizes acquisition of knowledge about instrumentation commonly used in paper industry. Both oral and written laboratory reports required. Prerequisite: PPS 203, STA 368, and a grade of C or better in PPS 204. Corequisite: PPS 313.

312 Unit Operations Laboratory II (2): Laboratory course consisting of experiments and computer simulations in areas of advanced material and energy balances, heat transfer, pulping, and paper coating. Emphasis on the process control practices of paper industry. Both written and oral laboratory reports required. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in PPS 313 and credit for PPS 203 and STA 368. Corequisite: PPS 301, 403.

MPT 313 Fluid Mechanics (3): Introduction to unit operations as applied to paper industry with emphasis on fluid mechanics. Cross-listed with EGR 313. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in MTH 251, PHY 182, and PPS 204.

320 Professional Practice (0): Students participating in paper science and engineering co-op program register for this course during semesters when they are away from Oxford on work assignment. This enables students to remain in good standing with the University Registrar.

323 Wood Chemistry (3): Study of the chemistry of wood and its relationship to pulping. Special emphasis placed on structure-function relationships of polysaccharides. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CHM 231.

341 Engineering Economics (3): Engineering economic decisions; break-even and minimum cost analysis; engineering methods of resource allocation; concepts of interest; time evaluation of tactical and strategic alternatives. Prerequisite: ECO 201, MTH 151. Corequisite: STA 368. Cross-listed with EGR 341.

MPT 403/503 Heat Transfer (3): Continued study of unit operations with emphasis on heat transfer. Study of steady and unsteady conduction, and laminar, turbulent, boiling, and condensing convective heat transfer. Radiation heat transfer, heat exchangers, evaporators, and transfer units. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in PPS 313, MTH 245, EGR 314.

404 Papermaking (3): Papermaking process with emphasis on chemical engineering principles involved. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in PPS 313, 341, and credit for PPS 203 and either PPS 311 or 312.

405/505 Industrial Environmental Control (3): Survey of environmental issues facing pulp and paper industry and how the industry addresses these issues. In-plant pollution abatement alternatives discussed as well as external treatment. Computer-based modeling applications introduced and applied to problems. Design considerations involved in selecting among alternative pollution control strategies are presented and applied to examples. Prerequisite: BOT 131 or ZOO 121; PPS 301.

MPC 411 Advanced Paper Manufacturing (3): Provides students with the opportunity to synthesize their accumulated knowledge and skills in paper science, paper engineering, economics, statistical methods, environmental technology, writing, and teamwork fundamentals. Student teams determine the raw materials and processing conditions required to produce paper that matches a sample of "unknown paper." They develop strategies for monitoring and improving team effectiveness continuously. They carry out the engineering, environmental impact, and economic analyses required for a major paper mill capital project. And, they learn how to apply high ethical standards to such projects. Prerequisite: senior standing in paper science and engineering or engineering management, or by permission of the instructor.

414/514 Mass Transfer (3): Continued study of unit operations, with emphasis on mass transfer and special problems. Steady and unsteady diffusion, convective mass transfer, absorption, scrubbing, and stripping. Humidification, psychometry, and drying. Multiple effect evaporators, cooling towers, packed towers, screening, showering, and pump sizing. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in PPS 403 and credit for PPS/EGR 341.

425/525 Surface and Colloid Science of Papermaking (3): Covers basic concepts associated with papermaking process and properties of paper. Includes descriptions of basic colloid properties of fibers, fines, and other papermaking materials. Prerequisite: CHM 231.

440/540 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (3): Status of solid and hazardous waste problems in the U.S. reviewed. Engineering solutions to problems are presented and reviewed in light of economic and social circumstances. Prerequisite: CHM 142 or 152.

450/550 Special Topics (1-5; maximum 20)

461/561 Coating Technology (3): Methods used in coating paper and properties of coating formulation. Prerequisite: PPS 203.

MPC 471, 472 Engineering Design I, II (2, 2): Involves application and synthesis of accumulated knowledge in a major, open-ended, industrial research/design project. Critical elements of the design process and real world constraints (environmental impact, economical and social factors, marketability, ergonomics, safety, aesthetics, and ethics) are considered. Emphasis is placed on oral and written communication skills. Students from different academic backgrounds are assigned to multidisciplinary project teams in order to utilize their varied experiences, knowledge, learning styles, and skills to achieve a successful conclusion to each project. Prerequisite: senior standing, completion of MPF courses, Thematic Sequence, and permission of instructor.

482/582 Process Control (3): Study of system dynamics and control schemes used for continuous processes. Block diagrams, steady-state and dynamic response, Laplace transforms, computer simulations and closed loop control. Stability, tuning, and controller synthesis. Prerequisite: PPS 312 and grade of C or better in PPS 313, EGR 314, and MTH 245.

600 Graduate Seminar in Pulp and Paper (1; maximum 6): Required of all pulp and paper graduate students in residence. Student preparation and presentation of lectures on scientific and engineering topics related to thesis research areas. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

610 Process Analysis (3): Study of the methods used in carrying out material and energy balance calculations with special emphasis on computer simulation techniques. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

613 Fluid Mechanics (3): Introduction to unit operations as applied to paper industry with emphasis on fluid mechanics. Designed for graduate student with non-engineering background. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

620 Papermaking (1-4): Study of papermaking process with emphasis on chemical and engineering principles involved. Students expected to study pertinent technical literature in addition to completing class assignments. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of chair.

630 Pulping (1-4): Study of mechanical and chemical pulping processes with emphasis on chemical and engineering principles involved. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of chair.

640 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (3): Describes extent of solid and hazardous waste management problems and gives alternative engineering solutions. Cross-listed with IES 640. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

690 Research in Paper (1-12): Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of chair.

700 Research for Master's Thesis (1-16)

710 Industrial Practicum (1-12): Analysis and solution of an industrial problem.