Handbook for Pulp & Paper Technologists

Kocurek, M.J.; Smook, Gary A.; Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry; Canadian Pulp and Paper Association; Joint Textbook Committee of the Paper Industry

ISBN 10: 0919893007 / ISBN 13: 9780919893009

Published by TAPPI, 1982

About this Item

hardback book in near fine condition,name in upper corner of first blank page.

Seller Inventory # 121911

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook for Pulp & Paper Technologists
• Publisher: TAPPI
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0919893007
• ISBN 13: 9780919893009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • technical
  • manufacturing & industry
  • Science

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Synopsis

This is the all-time best seller in the Pulp & Paper Industry and is widely regarded as the most authoritative introductory textbook dealing with all aspects of the industry. This book is the standard for the industry! The 1st and 2nd editions together have sold over 65,000 copies. The book has already been translated into French, Spanish, Polish, and Chinese editions, and a Korean translation is underway. In this one handy, readable volume, the entire gamut of pulp and paper mill technology is covered including Handling of raw materials Description of equipment Manufacturing methods Product specifications Process control Pollution abatement Operating strategy Mill economics The overriding consideration throughout the book was to cover all material evenhandedly and in sufficient depth for a basic understanding. This book will be useful to students, operators, technologists, junior engineers, staff members, and technical sales people. It is written in a consistent, easy-to-understand style with logical and interconnected development of material. The reader will quickly grasp the fundamental facts about the process and readily perceive the key parameters and variables in each situation. The HANDBOOK FOR PULP & PAPER TECHNOLOGISTS provides the basic understanding on which the reader can build a more detailed knowledge. ".....has just about anything you could ever want to know about pulping and paper-making........easy to read and understand." M.J. Castagne (Paper Age)