The thick stock system is where the papermaking process begins. In this system, pulp fibers are blended together, refined, diluted, metered, and some additives may be added. This course discusses the principles of the thick stock system as well as the key equipment used, how stock blending is achieved, as well as how high density chests and stock thickeners work.
•List the four principle objectives of the thick stock system
•Identify safety hazards and safety guidelines related to thick stock systems
•Identify and describe key equipment used in thick stock systems
•Identify and describe primary process flows in thick stock systems
•Describe stock blending
•List common features of stock storage chests
•Describe how high density chests work
•Describe how stock thickeners work
