Extrusion generally requires drying of the feed after extrusion and pelleting requires cooling. The discussion of dryers, their use and when will be reviewed. Keep in mind feed ingredients are purchased at near 12% moisture, what moisture do you wish to sell your feeds at and why.
Agenda
Review of drying - Horizontal dryers used in aquafeed production and associated horizontal coolers
Review of vertical and counterflow coolers - Type and function
42 years at Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. Retired assisting Meridian-Biotech as Director of Sales for advanced single-cell proteins for aquatic and animal feeds. Formed JPKearns Consulting for feed and pet-food projects. Presently consulting in the...