Question

Why is it important to have a chipping process before a pulp can be made?

• A. Chipping is done as transportation of logs is difficult.
• B. Chipping is done to reduce the quantity of pulp produced.
• C. Chipping is done to reduce the size of the wood used making it easy for further processing.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Chipping is done to reduce the size of the wood used making it easy for further processing.

Chipping is the first step of the paper making process. It is the process of cutting the log of wood into smaller uniform sizes. Chipping is done until the wood reaches a uniform desired size. This is then sent to form pulp.