Overview
This course will be presented in English.
This course in Extrusion Scale-Up and Process Transfer builds on information presented in our 3 day extrusion courses.
It covers techniques to scale-up an extrusion process – eg from pilot scale to production scale – or to transfer a process from one type of extruder to another. The extruders may be either the same or different makes of extruder.
Following a brief review of extrusion theory, the program discusses methods to quantify both material rheology and the extrusion process. This is then used as a basis for a planned approach to scale-up and/or process transfer. Analysis and scale-up of extrusion dies are covered as separate topics.
Worked examples – taken from actual industrial scale-up experience – are used to demonstrate the methods.
The aim is to provide participants with a science-based approach to scale-up and process transfer, but which applies to real industrial processes. The limitations inherent in scaling the process is also discussed, along with how small-scale trials should be planned so that processes are more scalable.
Aim
This program is relevant to those involved in planning and implementation of extrusion processes – from pilot scale to industrial production.
Note: This is an advanced program, and considerable prior knowledge of participants is assumed – we recommend that participants should have previously attended one of our three-day extrusion courses as essential background to this more advanced program. Participants should also expect significant mathematics in the methods presented for scale-up and process transfer.
Registration
10,000 NOK per person
The Registration fee is set in NOK and will vary when converted to other currencies according to fluctuations in exchange rates.
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS
A 10% discount applies for registrations received by 1 MARCH 2024.
An additional 10% discount will apply to registration payments for 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 the special fee.
Registration fee includes hand out notes directly related to the presentations, as well as lunches, morning & afternoon refreshments.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 29 MARCH 2024 (late registrations can be accepted, subject to being able to process them and receive payment in time)
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.
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.
