This 3-day course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes, and the formulation of extruded aquafeeds. Principles learned will be demonstrated using the extruder in the Centre for Feed Technology pilot plant.

The program provides a good background in general extrusion technology, but is specifically directed at aquafeed extrusion. The course applies to both single and twin screw extrusion technology.

The course will cover topics from the basics of extruders and their configuration, through what is happening chemically and physically inside the extruder barrel, to an understanding of extruder dies and extruder instability.

Aquafeed Extrusion Technology is run by Australian company FoodStream, working with extrusion expert Dennis Forte. The course runs back to back with one on food and feed drying technology, making it convenient for participants to attend both.

Details here.