Course objectives: In depth discussions of flow sheet diagrams and milling processes. Optimum machine adjustment and mill handling.
Course topics: Comparison of special cleaning systems which offer the possibility to improve milling performance further than a regular cleaning section; tempering of wheat (systems, bin designs, possible traps, various tempering philosophies and their application, pre-tempering systems, flow sheet options for optimum sanitation in and around the tempering bins); bacteria count reduction by scouring, peeling, light peeling and pearling; in-depth flow sheet technology (comparison of international flow sheets with milling systems in the U.S., discussion of differences and possible application of system parts in U.S. milling; practical exercises in the Hal Ross Mill (the perfect break release, optimum purifier set-up, judging sifting performance – finding the ideal area between poor dressing and bare dressing), starch damage (what is it, its effects on water absorption, attrition flour – production and usage; flour quality: general quality control and assurance, flour aging, etc.); and mill pneumatic systems (in-depth pneumatics with practical measurements and adjustments in the Hal Ross Mill).
Required skill level: Theoretical milling background (milling school or university, prior advanced milling course – IAOM or Buhler training center), please forward copy of certificate; KSU Milling science graduate with two years practical experience or five years of shift milling experience.
Who should attend: Production manager, head millers and shift managers
Course minimum: 7 participants.
Course Fees: IAOM Member – $1,900 | Nonmember – $2,100
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The course fee for IAOM members is $1,900, and the non-member fee is $2,000
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