|
FOOD & FEED EXTRUSION New Zealand |
|
This page last updated 28 May 2009. |
|
Important Note: Unfortunately, the proposed New Zealand course for 2009 is not proceeding this year due to insufficient registrations. However, the course is being offered at Mantra Parramatta in Sydney, Australia, on 17 - 19 August 2009. For further details, refer to the Australian course web page. Overview: This short course is designed to provide a thorough background in the principles and practice of extrusion. The basic scientific and process engineering principles of extrusion will be described in a simple, clear and concise manner that provides a good understanding of the extrusion process. The outcome of this training will lead to improved control and optimisation of the extrusion process.
The course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes, and the formulation of extruded products. It includes a practical demonstration of the principles learned using a twin screw extruder in the pilot plant at the Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Human Health at Massey University.
The program is relevant to both single and twin screw extrusion technology, and to the production of all types of extruded products - including expanded snacks and breakfast cereals, pastas and third generation snack pellets, pet foods and aqua-feeds. When: To be advised. Where: Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Human Health, Massey University, Manawatu Campus, Palmerston North, New Zealand Cost: $NZD 1,950 (or equivalent $AUD) plus any applicable taxes
A discount of 20% will apply for registrations received by close of business on (to be advised), and paid in-full within 14 days of invoice.
A further 10% discount applies for 3 or more registrations received at the same time from the same company.
The registration fee includes handout notes directly related to the presentations, lunches, and morning and afternoon teas.
More detailed notes are available as a bound volume at an additional cost of $NZD 140 (or equivalent $AUD) per copy. Please order a copy when registering for the course.
On-line registration is available: LINK TO REGISTRATION Registrations close: (to be advised), or when the course is full. Program Highlights: The program covers topics from the basics of extruders and their configuration; to the science of extrusion including the chemical and physical changes of ingredients occurring in the extruder barrel during the extrusion process; an understanding of extruder dies and instability; and through to a basic understanding of the characteristics of final product quality and how to control and optimise it.
Exercises to demonstrate application of the theory in the formulation of a product and the design of the process will be included. On Day 2, a demonstration will be conducted in the new pilot plant at the Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Human Health to apply the theory of formulating an extruded product and design of the process. The fundamentals of peripheral systems (raw materials pre-processing and reconditioning) are also covered. Who should attend?
• individuals employed by cereal, snack, pet food, aquaculture, confectionery, and modified starches and proteins manufacturers • food scientists, technologists, technicians and engineers working in R&D and operations involving extruders manufacturing products such as expanded snacks and breakfast cereals, pet foods and aquaculture feeds • professionals working in allied industries, equipment manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers involved with food and feed extrusion Presenters: Dennis Forte, Dennis Forte & Associates, and Gordon Young, Foodstream Pty Ltd, are both Food Process Engineers who are highly experienced in extrusion through their extensive work with a variety of companies and extruded products. Gordon Young has been a Lecturer in Food Engineering and Food Technology for The University of Queensland, Australia. Accommodation:
Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation.
A listing of some hotels in the local area is available. Link to Accommodation List.
Transport to and from the course venue will be available for participants staying at hotels within the Palmerston North city limits. Cancellation policy:
A full refund of fees is available, less a 10% handling charge, if participants cancel their registration 14 days or more prior to the commencement of the course. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.
FoodStream Pty Ltd reserves 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. FoodStream’s liability is limited to the registration fee only, and FoodStream cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.
Equivalent courses: Food and Feed Extrusion Technology · Sydney, Australia, on 17 - 19 August 2009 Further information is available at www.foodstream.com.au/extrusioncourse · Bangkok, Thailand, in 2009 Further information is available at www.foodstream.com.au/extrusionthailand
Principles of Extruder Die Design A specialised course in Extruder Die Design is also planned in Sydney, Australia on 20 - 21 August 2009 and in Thailand in 2009 (date to be advised). Further information is available at www.foodstream.com.au/diedesigncourse
Customised extrusion training for extruder operators and/or other personnel can also be offered on-site. For more information, please refer to www.foodstream.com.au/extrusionoperator, or contact us. |
|
NOTE: This course is also being offered in: · Sydney, Australia on 17 - 19 August 2009 www.foodstream.com.au/extrusioncourse · Bangkok, Thailand in 2009 (date to be advised) |
|
We Appreciate Support From Companies Involved in Extrusion Technology We welcome any assistance and involvement from companies involved in extrusion technology. Click here to download information as a pdf file or contact Timothy Kowitz. Email: foodstream@foodstream.com.au Phone: +61 7 3137 1433 |
|
For further information, contact: Timothy Kowitz Foodstream Pty Ltd Phone: +61 7 3137 1433 Fax: +61 7 3102 9128 Email: foodstream@foodstream.com.au |
