Following is the Typical Course Program.

Please note the program may be subject to minor change.

This page last updated 26 April 2010.

Food Industry

Engineering Pty Ltd

This short course is run by FoodStream in conjunction with Food Industry Engineering Pty Ltd and the Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.

12 - 13 July 2010

Food Industry

Engineering Pty Ltd

Principles of Extruder Die Design

Bangkok  -  Thailand

Basic Extrusion Principles

The Role of Product Rheology

Die Design & Extruder Operating Curves

Derivation of the Die Conductance Equation

Classification of Dies

Die Conductance Calculations

Tutorial 1: Simple Geometry

Tutorial 2: Upstream Effects

Dynamics of Product Expansion During Extrusion Processing

Tutorial 3: Machining Accuracy

Tutorial 4: Open Area vs Conductance – Which One Applies?

Evaluation of Extruded Product Curvature

Tutorial 5: Product Curvature Analysis

Tutorial 6: Velocity Profile Analysis

Alternative Die Geometries

Iterative Development of Extruder Die Designs

Tutorial 7: Product Development Exercise

Determination of an Equivalent Radius for Non-Newtonian Fluid Die Flow Analysis

Die Plate Wear and its Impact Upon Product Quality

Design of Co-Extrusion Dies

Cutter and Knife Design

Use of Dimensional Analysis in the Design and Evaluation of Extrusion Dies

Tutorial 8: Die Conductance Matching

The Golden Rules of Extrusion Die Design

 

 

Note that prior familiarity with general extrusion technology is assumed.

We recommend that participants complete the three day Food & Feed Extrusion Technology’ program (refer to www.foodstream.com.au/extrusioncourse/), or similar training, before attending this course.

 

 

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Kasetsart University

For Further Information Contact:

Timothy Kowitz

FoodStream

Phone:     +61 7 3137 1433

Fax:         +61 7 3102 9128

Email:      foodstream@foodstream.com.au

Kasetsart University