Chip Pile Management

This course provides essential knowledge about wood chip storage and management practices at pulp and paper mills, with emphasis on maintaining chip quality and preventing fiber degradation and losses. Students will learn about different chip storage and reclamation methods, including automated stacker-reclaimer systems and dozer-managed piles, as well as the advantages of First-In/First-Out (FIFO) storage strategies. The course covers critical safety concerns, including dust control and fire prevention, while also addressing how different pile management techniques can impact pulping yields and product quality.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify common chip storage and pile-building methods
• Explain the importance of inventory control and turnover time
• List chip storage and reclamation best practices
• Describe effective dust control and fire prevention strategies