Name of the University : Jadavpur University
Department : Printing Engineering
Degree : B.E
Subject Code/Name : Packaging Techniques
Year/Sem : II/II
Website : jaduniv.edu.in
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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Jadavpur Packaging Techniques Question Paper
Bachelor Of Printing Engineering Examination, 2009 :
(2nd Year2nd Semester) :
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Time : Three hours Full Marks : 100
Model Questions
Answer any five questions. :
1. a) Define packaging. 2
b) What are the different functions of packaging? 3
c) What are the different influences that affect packaging” 2
c) Briefly describe different mechanical influences that affect packages. 6
e) What is meant by returnable packaging? Explain life cycle of returnable packaging” with necessary block diagram . 16
2. a) What are the different materials used for packaging? Name any two packaging materials used for flexible packaging. A2. . 2
b) Describe the packaging material selection process with a block diagram. Explain the different aspects for packaging material selection in brief 10
c) What are the different methods applied for packaging material selection. 1
d) Explain SPM method in brief with example. 6
e) Name the defects generally found in timber. 1
3. a) Why paper is so much used in packaging industry? 3
b) What are the major disadvantages of paper as packaging material? 2
c) Give a brief description of different types of paper used in packaging industry. 5
d) Write short notes on Duplex paper board, “Chipboard and newsboard” and “Solid fiberboard” 5
e) What is corrugated paper board? What are the advantages of corrugated paperboard over normal paperboard? – – 4
f) What are the different types of paperboards normally used in packaging? 1
4. a) Describe the construction of a corrugated paperboard and the different flutes commonly used. – 5
b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of wood as packaging material? 5
c) Why wood is dried prior to use? What are the major parameters that affect wood drying speed? What are the different processes of wood drying? 5 + 1 + 1
d) Why is cork not so much in use now-a-days? 2
e) Give examples of softwood and hardwood.
5. a) What is plywood? Why is it so popular now-a-days? What is lay-up? 1 3+ 1
b) What are common dimensions of plywood used for packaging purposes? 2
c) What is the typical composition of sodalime glasses4
d) Describe construction of a glass bottle with required illustration. 4
e) Name different chemicals used as colorant during glass manufacturing. 1
f) What are the disadvantages of glass as packaging material? 3
g) What is basic difference between glass jars and glass bottles? 1
6. a) Briefly describe manufacturing of a glass bottle with required illustrations. 5
b) What are the most commonly used metals in packaging industry? What are the advantages and disadvantages of metals as packaging material? 6
c) Write short notes on Aluminum foil and traysand Steel drums and pails. 4
d) What is meant by plastic? Why is it so much in use as packaging material? What is the main disadvantage of plastic? .
7. a) Write short notes on following.
LLDPE, PVC, PET, Cellophane, HDPE, Nylon = 18
b) What is meant by heatsealing property” of plasticName 2 plastics that have very good heatsealing property. – 2
8. a) What are the different adhesives used in packaging industry? Briefly describe synthetic waterbased adhesives. 12
b) What are the different label materials? What is meant by smart labels13
c) Write short notes on Desiccants, “Edible films’ and Inks6
d) What are the environmental profiles of materials need to be considered for packaging material comparison? Compare paper, glass, PET, Aluminum and corrugated board against those profiles. – 25
Syllabus
Packaging Techniques-I :
Introduction: Definition; Packaging criteria: appearance, protection against chemical and physical hazards, functions regarding end use performance and machine performance, cost and cost effectiveness and disposability.
Packaging Materials, Properties And Packaging Forms: Wood: properties, decay and preservation of woods, forms of wood; Paper and paper boards: properties, types and their applications;
Corrugated boards; Glass : properties, kind of glasses, glass package forms, their finishes and closers; Metals and Foils: Properties and uses, package forms; Polymers: Types, their properties and applications; laminates, fibers; adhesives: properties, kinds and their applications.