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| FORE0011-1 | Wood industry
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| Duration : | 18h Th, 6h Internship |
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| Lecturer : | Jacques Hebert |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Introduction to wood technology
Transformation technics in relation to forest resources and economical background
Description of various technologies :
- Slicing and Peeling
- Plywood
- Pulp and paper
- Sawing
- Drying
- Wood frames
- Flooring
Wood energy (Densification, Gazification, Charcoal) |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To provide a well-argued knowledge of the various wood transformation technologies taking into account the global market changes
After completing the course the student is expected to
Analyse the potential of development of primary wood processing units taking into account available resources and economic environment
Point out strength and weakness of a wood industry
Compare various technologies available for log processing, solid wood drying and wood building
Assess the relevance of various ways to produce energy from wood residues |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic knowledge in wood science |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Short introduction of wood technologies and processes.Preparation of plants visits
Visit of various plants : softwood sawmill, hardwood sawmill, carpentry, laminated wood plant
A personal written report on a specific issue and a visited wood industry will be requested |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures : 10h
Visits of plants : 14h |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written personal report (50%) and oral examination (50%) Joint evaluation with "Wood-based products" (single examination) |
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Organizational remarks :
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| Visit of wood industries is mandatoryBoth lectures "Wood industry" and "Wood-based products" are organised jointly |
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Contacts :
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| HEBERT Jacques
Bât. GE Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés 2
5030 Gembloux
Belgique
+32 81 622295
jhebert@ulg.ac.be |
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