MOL-72106 Converting and Packaging Processes, 5 cr
Person responsible
Sanna Auvinen, Johanna Lahti
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| MOL-72106 2019-01 | 1 - 2 |
Sanna Auvinen Johanna Lahti |
Accepted examination and practical work. |
Learning Outcomes
After finishing the course the student can explain stages of different converting and packaging processes including dispersion coating, lamination, printing, forming, filling and closing of the package. She/he is also able to evaluate demands that these stages set on the properties of the packaging materials. The student is also able to evaluate the efficiency of the package iin different steps of packaging and product supply chains. The student is also able to recognize possible problems existing during packaging processes and outline solutions of these problems. Aim is that he/she can find connection between theory and packaging processes in practice. The course improves students understanding of scientific thinking, reasoning and explanation. He/she also learns to take responsibility for his/her actions and consequences of those actions. That the student can pass the course he/she has to be able to use information and communications technology.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Selection of package type and packaging line | ||
| 2. | Package printing (printing methods) | Printing inks, print quality | |
| 3. | Form fill seal techniques | ||
| 4. | Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, logistic efficiency of packaging | ||
| 5. | Failures in packaging | ||
| 6. | Dispersion coating | ||
| 7. | Lamination methods | Other converting methods (hot melts, waxes, siliconisation, etc.) |
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Packaging Technology - Fundamentals, Materials and Processes | Emblem, Anne Emblem, Henry. | 978-1-84569-665-8 | Chapters: 2, 3, 19, 20 and 21 Online version available at: www.knovel.com | Yes | |
| Book | Paper and paperboard converting | Jurkka Kuusipalo (ed) | 978-952-5216-28-8 | Chapters 3, 5, 6 and 8 | Yes | |
| Lecture slides | Sanna Auvinen & Johanna Lahti | Yes |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| MOL-42106 Polymeric Materials | Advisable | |
| MOL-42166 Rheology | Advisable | |
| MOL-42196 Adhesion and Surface Modifications | Advisable | |
| MOL-42316 Processing of Thermoplastics | Advisable |
Correspondence of content
There is no equivalence with any other courses