Monday, October 21, 2024 09:00 – Wednesday, October 23, 2024 17:15
UC Temuco Continuing Education Centre Avenue Rudecindo Ortega Temuco, Araucanía Chile
Overview
The course will be presented in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish.
This 3-day course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes for aquatic feeds, as well as how the formulation interacts with the extrusion process. Principles learned will be demonstrated through an exercise run on a pilot extruder.
The program provides a good background in general extrusion technology, but is specifically directed at aquafeed extrusion. The course is relevant to both single and twin screw extrusion technology.
The course will cover topics from the basics of extruders and their configuration, through what is happening chemically and physically inside the extruder barrel, to an understanding of extruder dies and extruder instability.
Aim
This program is relevant to technical staff interested in the formulation of extruded aquafeeds and the use of extrusion technology for aquafeed production. The program takes participants from the basics of what extrusion is and what it can do, through to a detailed understanding of the design of formulations and processes, and the operation and troubleshooting of extrusion systems.
Objectives
Topics covered include:
Principles of extruder configurations (single and twin screw)
Role of rheology in extrusion
Die types and effects, die design
Extrusion chemistry – Recipe design
Product density control
Preconditioning for Extrusion
Causes and effects of extruder instability
Screw, barrel, and die-plate wear
Extrusion troubleshooting
Examples in product formulation and the design of extrusion processes will be included to demonstrate application of the theory. Principles learned will be applied during the practical demonstration on Day 2. Important aspects of peripheral systems (eg raw materials pre-processing, preconditioning) are also covered.
Registration
CLP 980,000 per person
The registration fee is set in chilean pesos and will vary when converted to other currencies according to fluctuations in exchange rates.
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS
A 10% discount applied for registrations received by 6 SEPTEMBER, 2024
An additional 10% discount applies for those attending consecutive courses.
An additional 5% discount applies for three or more course registrations received together from the same company.
Special fees for PhD students and non-profit research organisations (limited places available).
Advise on registration form if claiming special fee:
PhD Students – CLP 637,000 (or equivalent in other currency). Advise which University you are enrolled in at registration.
Non-profit Research Organisation (including University staff) – CLP 784,000
The registration fee includes handout notes directly relevant to the presentations. Participants can order a more detailed hardcover text book at an additional cost.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 4 OCTOBER, 2024
To book places at this course, click below to access the registration form.
We will confirm your registration and send an invoice for your registration fees. Fees must be paid prior to the course.
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 16 OCTOBER, 2024
OUR CANCELLATION POLICY
Fees, less a 15% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration prior to the closing date for registrations. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. Dennis Forte & Associates liability is limited to the registration fee only, and Dennis Forte & Associates cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.
Course presenter
The main presenter is Mr Dennis Forte, a chemical engineer with extensive experience in extrusion processing and die design, including breakfast cereals, extruded snacks, pasta, and confectionery. Dennis has worked with a wide variety of companies using extrusion technology.
