Paper engineering graduates were required to write a senior thesis from the 1950's through 1990's and these were housed in the library. Since we have moved all of our honors theses online, as well as all of the dissertations and master's theses done at Western, we decided to digitize all of these senior theses and add them to ScholarWorks. It is interesting to see how engineering has changed over the decades.
We are in the process of digitizing and uploading the 600 plus theses, so if you don't see one that you think should be there, please be patient, we will get to it.
Theses/Dissertations from 1983
Cleaning and Upgrading of Post Consumer Corrugated Containers as a Secondary Fiber Source, Daniel L. May
Impact of Aluminum Chemistry and Order of Addition on Anionic Polyacrylamide Dry Strength Resins, Sally A. McKeel
The Effect of Increasing Calcium Ion Concentration on Alkyl Ketene Dimer Sizing Efficiency, Lance M. Merrell
The Use of Ultrasonic Frequencies as a Mechanism for Refining, Martin E. Munce
Disco Users Manual, Thomas B. Pettinghill
The Effectiveness of Potassium Permanganate in Oxidizing Hydrogen Sulfide and in Aiding Mechanical Dewatering of Pulp and Paper Industry Sludges, Russell Rathfon
An Investigation of the Feasibility of the Replacement of Starch by Synthetic Cationic Polymers for the Emulsification of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride, Lisa L. Schultz
The Variability of Extinction Coefficient with Respect to Wood Species, James F. Siller
The Influence of the Water Retention Value (WRV) on Percent Moisture Through the Press Section, Michael J. Stoltz
Press Section White Water Reuse, James Michael Tacey
Effect of Hot Supercalendering On Sheets with High Filler Loadings and Polypropylene Fibers Added, Michael R. Whitescarver
Theses/Dissertations from 1982
The Effects of Preprinted Supplements on a Flotation Deinking Operation, Monty L. Adams
The Effect of Dryer Fabric Tension on the Moisture Removal in Paper, Scott D. Adams
The Study of a Laboratory Screw Press Washer as a Means of Deinking Offset Newsprint at High Consistencies, Kim A. Anderson
A Study of the Flow of Pulp Slurries Through a Motionless Mixer, Brian F. Berger
Variables Affecting Impregnation during Kraft Pulping, William J. Corriveau
Evaluation of Helianthus Turberosus as an Alternative Fiber Source, Bruce E. Hammond
The Effect of Surface Pretreatment on Binder Penetration in Coated Board, William A. Hillberg
Press Water Reclamation Using a New High Solids Filter, Jonathan C. Kerr
Developing a Computer Model and Its Application in Evaluating Forward Cleaner Sequences, Diane M. Krumwiede
Anaerobic Degradation of Pulp and Paper Industry Landfill Leachate in Soil, Susie K. LeClear
The Effects of Steam Dispersion on Water Retention in the Coating System, Jeffrey J. Lettenberger
An Investigation of the Relationships between Water Retention Additives and the Water Retention Mechanism, Thomas P. McKeel
Pulp Consistency Correlation to Pressure Drop across a Static Mixer as a Possible Means of Consistency Measurement, Kevin J. McMunn
The Reprocessing of Aged Newsprint, Debra L. Miersma
The Effect of Temperature, Moisture Content and Latex Particle Size on Latex Coating Gloss, Edmund J. Miller
The Effects of Wet End Chemical Additives on Recycled Filler Furnish, Jeff Oman
The Effects of Increasing Solids Concentration in Air Knife Coatings for Boxboard, Merri G. Onofrio
The Effects of Electron Beam Radiation on Paper, Paul R. Proxmire
The Effect of Pressdrying on Bogus Medium, Judith Lynn Reames
A Comparison of Insolubilizers for NaOH Cut Protein Coatings, Jon Rock
The Feasibility of Applying Solar Industrial Process Heat to Paper Machine Dryer Sections, Curtis J. Rollo
The Separation of Low Density Polyethylene Laminates from Paper, Angela M. Selchan
The Influence of Fillers on Alkaline Sizing, Thomas K. Shannon
An Analysis of the Fractionating Capabilities of the Black Clawson Selectifier Pressure Screen, Jim Tinsler
Interaction of Specific Contaminants in Pulp and Paper Effluents/ Leachates with the Soil, Steven G. Ziolkowski
Theses/Dissertations from 1981
Use of Heat Pumps in Vapor Absorption Systems, Charles A. Bartocci
The Effect of HLB Factor on Surfactants Used in Flotation Deinking, Thomas H. Berger
Coagulation and Flocculation of Flexographic Ink Washwaters by Various Organic and Inorganic Polymers, Jack R. Bray
The Influence of Fines on an Alkyl Ketene Dimer Synthetic Sizing Agent, Andrea S. Coyle
The Effect of Oxygen Treatment of Thermomechanical Pulp on Strength and Hydrosulfite Bleachability, Robert L. DeAmico
Flotation as a Method of Separating Shot Particles from Mineral Wool Fibers, Thomas C. Harrison
A Study of the Effects of Nip Width on Plybond Separation of Board during Gravure Printing, Anne L. Liebeknecht
The Effects of Cationic Valence on Wash Deinking of Newsprint, Lawrence E. McEnroe
The Effect of High Frequency Sinusoidal Strains on the Strength Properties of Paper, Robert McQueary
The Role of Cationic Polymers in Water Removal on a Paper Machine, Paul T. Miller
Selective Recovery of Corrugated Clippings, Timothy J. Rourke
Improving the Performance of the Finckh Screen, Michael J. Ryan IV
The Effects of Freeze-Drying on the Strength Characteristics of Naturally Aged Book Papers, Steven D. Sarokin
The Use of Electrocoagulation as a Flocculating Aide for Deinking, James L. Schram
Increasing the Operating Consistency of the Finckh Pressurized Screen, Jose Serrano
Theses/Dissertations from 1980
The Effects of Pigment and Adhesive on Strength Development in Coated Paper, Henry G. Brink
Silane Treated Kaolins for Paper Coating, Jeffrey M. Brock
Deinking of Paper Using a Water Solvent Emulsion System, Archie Cameron Jr.
The Aging of Recycled Fibers, Martha M. Dubbeld
The Replupability of Secondary Fibers Containing Latex-Based Pressure – Sensitive Adhesives, William K. Forester
A Study of the Water Quality in a Closed Deinking Operation, John A. Fortunato
Variables Influencing the Filtration of Water through Paper, Daniel J. Geddes
The Interrelationship of Fiber Length to Titanium Dioxide Pigment Retention, Robert A. Hansen
Plybonding and the Belbond Multi-Ply Former, Mary Jane Hart
The Effect of Silane Modified Kaolin on Rheological Properties, James Kuhagen
Effectiveness of Combination Solvent and Aqueous Deinking of Waxed and Printed Papers, James A. Lanter
Application of a Kraft Mill Mathematical Model of a PDP-11, Deborah A. Larsen
Curl: As Affected by Filler Distribution, Larry L. Lince
The Effects of Fillers on the Deinkability of Printed Paper, Jerry L. Martin
A Study of Starches at the Size Press, Robert M. McDonald
The Removal of Hot Melt Adhesives from Recycled Paper Stock by the Froth Flotation Method, Dennis G. Nivison
The Use of Hydrophobic Plastics as Ink Collectors During Deinking of News Waste, Brian L. Pahl
A Study of Fiber-to-Fiber Flocculation in Pulp Suspensions, Pamela Peay
Student Information Management, Randy Rohrbach
The Effect of Stock Temperature on Centrifugal Cleaner Efficiency, Randall J. Stoykovich
The Chemical Buildup in a Closed Water System Using Recycled Fiber Furnish, Stephen R. Tremont
The Addition of NaCMC as an Anti-Redeposition Agent in the Floatation De-inking of Newsprint, Ronald R. Van Biervliet
Theses/Dissertations from 1979
The Optimum Process for Recycling One Time Carbon Snap Out Forms, Douglas E. Bender
A Study of the Relative Effectivness of Four Insolubilizing Agents in Starch-Latex and Protein-Latex Coatings, Steven D. Bennett
The Effect of Hydrocolloids in Control of Water Retention in Coating Systems, Gordon C. Bentley Jr.
The Effects of Wet-Pressing upon the Strength Properties of Recycled Corrugated Shipping Containers, Ted E. Dornbos
An Evaluation of Ultra-Fine Ground Calcium Carbonates and a Precipitated Calcium Carbonate for Properties in Coated Paper, Gordon A. Erickson
A Study of Fiber Orientation in Machine Made Papers, Phillip W. Forsyth
Fiber Fractionation: The Use of Fines to Improve Retention, Paul Glogowski
Silylation of Carbohydrate Syrups, Mark Gorwitz
The Separate Refining of a Fractionated Recycled Pulp, Dana K. Marks
The Deinking and Bleaching of Pulp Produced from Household Wastes, R. Bruce Nelson
The Effect of Sizing and Wet-Strength Agents on the Ease of Ink Removal in Reclaiming of Ink Printed Waste Paper, Ebere Onwuneme
A Study of Froth Flotation for Deinking of UV-Cured Inks, Prasit Pornpaitoonsakul
The Effects of Increased Recycled Fiber on Tensile and Burst, Ronald P. Rohrbach
An Evaluation of the IGT-Heliotest Printability Tester, B. W. Shreiner
The Effects of Carbon Particle Size on Deinking, Brian D. Smith
The Effects of Basis Weight and Beater Deposited Latex on Fold Endurance, Mark G. Smith
Flotation Deinking of Offset Printed Newsprint Versus Letterpress Printed Newsprint, Paul H. Stofer
The Effects of Using a Closed Water System in Deinking of Newspaper, Kerry L. Watson
An Investigation of the Effects of Pressure, Packing and Nip Area on the Results of the IGT Pick Test, Barbara S. Wilson
Deinking of Xerographic Wastepaper, Dennis D. Zink
Theses/Dissertations from 1978
The Effect of Carbon Black on TR Moisture Measurements and Beta Ray Basis Weight Measurements, William A. Beck
The Effects of Recycling on Fiber Characteristics, Michael B. Bekes
The Effects of Polymer Molecular Weight on Colloidal Retention and the Bridging Mechanism, Joseph A. Bergeron
A Comparison of Unbleached Pulps from Cherry Heartwood and Sapwood, Craig Bethke
The Effect of Auxiliary Dispersants on the Dispersion and Properties of Coating Made with Domestic Clays, Carroll A. Brandt
Three Stage Bleaching of Recycled Fibers Containing 30% Groundwood, Ronald J. Buck
The Effect of Pigments in the Flotation De-Inking of Newsprint, Harold M. Cody