NCI Pelleting Course (Online)
November 3 - 6, 2020
Northern Crops Institute - Online
Course Overview:
This course will focus on the theory and mechanics of pellet manufacturing technology using a virtual format which provides the latest information on pelleting technology and allows for live question and answer sessions. The course is designed for managers, shift supervisors or line operators who are responsible for the pellet manufacturing of livestock feed, food manufacturing by-products and biomass densification.
Objectives:
Provide participants the latest technical information for a better understanding of today’s pellet manufacturing industry and the role different ingredients play in the pelleting process.
Technology training will focus on how a press works, pellet press types and die design, steam conditioning and generation
Participants will also address particle size reduction, pellet durability, and the economics associated with pellet production.
Major Topics:
How a press works
Pellet press types and die design
Steam conditioning
Steam generation
Pellet cooling and drying
Size reduction of material being pelleted
Mixing of materials
Pellet durability
Additives
Economics associated with pellet production
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for feed manufacturing companies, soy crush facilities, flour mills, and industrial pellet companies located around the globe as well as domestically in the U.S.
How Do I Register?
This course will be offered online only. We encourage you to enroll early!
Registration Fee: $950.00
To pay by credit card or with an electronic check for the course, register below:
What About a Group Rate?
A reduced registration fee may be available to groups from the same company. Please contact Program Manager, Nick Sinner at nicholas.sinner@ndsu.edu for more information.
General Information.
Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA
Phone: 701-231-7736
Fax: 701-231-7235
Email: nci@ndsu.edu
Website: www.northern-crops.com
About the Northern Crops Institute.
Northern Crops Institute is an international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, Northern Crops Institute exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 135 countries.
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity Institution. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request (701-231-7736).