Pulp And Making Technology NCV Level 3 — Exam Paper

November 2018 — NCV Level 3 — Pulp And Making Technology

NCV Level 3 2018 NCV Engineering

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1.5\in the ANSWER BOOK. Correct the statement if it is FALSE.

1.5The wood yard is the first step in the papermaking process. The recommended size for wo od chips is between 10 mm and 30 mm long.

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2.5\ the ANSWER BOOK

2.1.2

2.5Unwanted material in the process like and, stones and plastic The ease of water to drain through a mat of fibre A thick mixture of fibre and water Uncooked splinters of wood The amount of pulp produced from wood

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3.15\in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B

3.133. 14

3.15Small pieces of wood Uses radial arms to remove the bark Common type of wood chipper Soft spongy centre of bagasse Main component in the grinding process. Method used to remove ink from magazines Equipment used to test wetness

4.3List FOUR ways used to measure the amount of bark in the pulp. Describe the working principle of a flat gyratory screen. Name TWO methods used to dispose of bark

5.1Study the diagram below of a pin drum feeder and answer the questions in the ANSWER BOOK:

5.1.1Label parts A and B in the ANSWER BOOK. (2\

5.1.2What is the function of C? (1\

5.2Name and describe the THREE factors of pulp making bagasse that need to be tested. (3\ 6]

6.8Explain the working principles of a deflaker. Name HREE types of surfactants that are used in de inking. Muzi works in a pulp mill that uses TMP. Help Muzi with the following problem:

7.9Name TWO equipment used in the NSSC pulping process. What is the typical operating temperature and pressure of the soda pulping process? List the FOUR advantages of the acid sulphite pulping process.

8.1What are the TWO main reasons for embossing? (2\

8.2Label parts (A D\. Write only the letter (A D\ answer next to the question number (8.2\the ANSWER BOOK. (4\

8.3Name THREE materials that make up a coating mix. (3\ [9] OTAL SECTION B: 75 GRAND TOTAL: 1009

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections5 + 5 + 15 + 26 + 9 = 60 marks

Paper information

TitleExam Paper

SubjectPulp And Making Technology

LevelNCV Level 3

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2018

MonthNovember

Pages7

Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago8y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2018

Days since exam2,900

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