Chip Pile Management

Chip Pile Management

0.27 Hrs
SKU: JCOM-40144

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.

Chip Pile Management

Course Details

Learning Objectives

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

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Author | Joelle Scheldorf

Joelle is a Chemical Engineer with a BS from the University of Washington and an MS from the University of Idaho. She worked as a Process Engineer at an integrated pulp and paper mill, an Instructor at the University of Washington, and a WinGEMS Simulation Software Engineer and Trainer before joining Convergence Training in 2006.

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