PSE 322
Wet End and Polymer Chemistry
Section: 201

Course Description

Prepares students to solve problems related to chemical usage on paper machines. Subjects include water chemistry, paper machine operations, fibers, fillers, alum, sizing agents, polyelectrolytes, colloidal interactions, strength agents, dyes, strategies to optimize retention, dewatering strategies, strategies to achieve more uniform paper, strategies to improve production rates, recycling acqueous coatings, and wet-end chemical process control.

Fall 2026


Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 17, 2026
Classes End:
December 1, 2026
Location:
02226 Pulp & Paper Labs
Class Days:
T
Class Start Time:
1:55pm
Class End Time:
3:45pm

Course Information

Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
0.00
Restrictions:
None