PSE 212 - Test 1 Review Question and
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The slenderness ratio is particularly important for understanding what paper property? - correct answer
✔Edgewise compression
According to the Poisson distribution, the probability of finding a a measured value of 2.5 fiber crossings
is zero. - correct answer ✔True
Match the equipment with the function is performs. - correct answer ✔This device place a cut in the
paper in the machine direction. → Slitter.
This rolls up the paper coming off the end of the papermachine. → Reel.
This monitors the properties of paper, it includes properties such as basis weight, and moisture. →
Scanner.
This smooths the surface of the paper and reduces the thickness. → Calender
This removes steam and condensate from inside the dryer can → Siphon and steam joint.
A paper sheet weighs 1.20 grams. It has an area of 0.02 meters squared. What is the basis weight in
units of grams per meter square? - correct answer ✔60 g/m2
Fillers are used for the following reasons: - correct answer ✔Reduce cost, improve brightness and
opacity, improve printing
What are the water-removing forces on a paper machine, in order of occurrence? - correct answer
✔Gravity, suction, pressing, heat
What is the last roll found on the wet end of a typical paper machine (i.e., closest to the press section)? -
correct answer ✔Couch roll
answers rated A+ 2025/2026
The slenderness ratio is particularly important for understanding what paper property? - correct answer
✔Edgewise compression
According to the Poisson distribution, the probability of finding a a measured value of 2.5 fiber crossings
is zero. - correct answer ✔True
Match the equipment with the function is performs. - correct answer ✔This device place a cut in the
paper in the machine direction. → Slitter.
This rolls up the paper coming off the end of the papermachine. → Reel.
This monitors the properties of paper, it includes properties such as basis weight, and moisture. →
Scanner.
This smooths the surface of the paper and reduces the thickness. → Calender
This removes steam and condensate from inside the dryer can → Siphon and steam joint.
A paper sheet weighs 1.20 grams. It has an area of 0.02 meters squared. What is the basis weight in
units of grams per meter square? - correct answer ✔60 g/m2
Fillers are used for the following reasons: - correct answer ✔Reduce cost, improve brightness and
opacity, improve printing
What are the water-removing forces on a paper machine, in order of occurrence? - correct answer
✔Gravity, suction, pressing, heat
What is the last roll found on the wet end of a typical paper machine (i.e., closest to the press section)? -
correct answer ✔Couch roll
