Pellet Milling

Typical Program

For currently planned public courses see our Events page. This training can also be provided to companies on-site.

Program details may be subject to change - often customised to site priorities.

8.30 AM      START OF DAY  

8.30AM (1) — Introduction to Pellet Milling Technology

History
Applications
General Background
Process Description
Mill Types

9.15 AM (2) — Role of Ingredients in Pellet Milling

Types of Ingredients
Binding Characteristics

9.45 AM (3) — Cooking and Preconditioning

The “Cooking” Process (Time, Temperature and Pressure)
Starch Gelatinization and Protein Denaturation
Alternative Preconditioning Equipment Designs

10.00 AM MORNING TEA

11.00 AM (4) — Batch Mixing and Size Reduction

Defining the Mixing Process
Particle Segregation
Grinding Equipment

11.45 AM        (5) — Product Quality

Quality Factors
Measurement of Quality
Hardness and PDI

12.30 PM LUNCH

1.00 PM           (6) — Process Interactions

Defining the Process Parameters
STE and SME
Links to PDI

1.45 PM           (7) — Die and Roller Design

Die Geometry
Design Criteria
Impact of Wear

2.15 PM           (8) — Pellet Cooling Technology

Factors Affecting Mill Capacity
Supplier Data
Predictive Model

3.15 PM AFTERNOON TEA

3.15 PM          (9) — Control of Salmonella

Facts about Salmonella
Role of Ingredients
Role of the Process

3.45 PM          (10) — Technology Developments

Mill Performance Improvements
New Technology

4.15 PM          (11) — General Discussion

5.00 PM CLOSE