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Program
Overview
The International Association of
Operative Millers (IAOM), in cooperation with Kansas State University’s
Department of Grain Science and Industry, offers a NEW lineup of eight,
weeklong short courses designed for those who wish to advance their
skills or careers in the milling industry.
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Course Descriptions
Electrical and
Mechanical Maintenance
May 18-22, 2009
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Target group |
Maintenance staff and managers
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Required skill level |
Practical work experience in a flour mill |
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Course content |
Theory – fixed versus floating bearing etc.
Design and function of Machines,
Strong focus on practicals in the Hal Ross mill,
Roll change, sifter bearing change, general maintenance on
cleaning and milling machines
Electrical part: Calibration of scales and flowbalancers,
general trouble shooting
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Course target |
Mechanical:
Understanding machine construction, maintenance requirements,
preventative maintenance, maintenance planning, correct sequence
of work, etc.
Electrical:
Parameter structure and procedure for calibration and trouble
shooting |
Soft Wheat Milling
July 13-17, 2009
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Target group |
Production managers, Head Millers, Shift millers
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Required skill level |
Theoretical milling background required
(milling school, university or prior advanced milling course),
please forward copy of certificate
8 years plus practical experience
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Course content
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Comparison of special Cleaning systems which offer possibilities
to improve milling performance further than the regular cleaning
section
Tempering of wheat:
Systems, bin designs, possible traps, various tempering
philosophies and their application, pre-tempering systems,
Flowsheet options for optimum sanitation in and around the
tempering bins
Bacteria count reduction by
Scouring, Peeling, Light Peeling
In-depth Flowsheet technology:
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Comparison of international flowsheets from Europe, US, Asia
Practicals in the school mill
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The perfect break release
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Optimum purifier set-up
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Judging sifting performance - finding the ideal area between
poor dressing and bare dressing
Starch damage:
What is it, effects on water absorption, attrition flour –
production and usage
Flour quality:
General quality control and assurance, Flour aging etc.
Mill pneumatic systems:
In-depth pneumatics with practical measurements and adjustments
in the school mill
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Course target |
Discussing the underlying principles of milling
Optimizing machine adjustments and mill handling |
Executive Milling Course
July 20-24, 2009
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Target group |
Mill owners, Directors, Managers
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Required skill level |
No milling experience required
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Course content |
Raw material: Kernel structure, Influence of Wheat
characteristics on yield and mill performance, Usage of various
types of Wheat for different finished products
Cleaning section including special systems for Mycotoxin
reduction and top quality flour production
Overview over the milling process including practicals in the
school mill
Finished product handling and storage
Product safety and Quality control, Performance evaluation in a
flour mill, Factors that influence an investment decision
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Course target |
Understanding the underlying principle of the milling process
and the parameters that can be influenced by either the raw
material or the milling system
Understanding the challenges of the operating staff,
Learning, which critical control points to check in order to
judge whether an operation is running well |
Expert Milling Course
August 3-7, 2009
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Target group |
Production managers, Head Millers, Shift millers
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Required skill level |
Theoretical milling background (milling school or university,
prior advanced milling course IAOM or Bühler training centre),
please forward copy of certificate
8 years plus practical experience
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Course content
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Comparison of special Cleaning systems which offer possibilities
to improve milling performance further than the regular cleaning
section
Tempering of wheat:
Systems, bin designs, possible traps, various tempering
philosophies and their application, pre-tempering systems,
Flowsheet options for optimum sanitation in and around the
tempering bins
Bacteria count reduction by
Scouring, Peeling, Light Peeling, Pearling
In-depth Flowsheet technology:
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Comparison of international flowsheets with milling systems in
the US, discussion of differences and possible application of
system parts in US milling
Practicals in the Hal Ross Mill
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The perfect break release
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Optimum purifier set-up
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Judging sifting performance - finding the ideal area between
poor dressing and bare dressing
Starch damage:
What is it, effects on water absorption, attrition flour –
production and usage
Flour quality:
General quality control and assurance, Flour aging etc.
Mill pneumatic systems:
In-depth pneumatics with practical measurements and adjustments
in the Hal Ross mill
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Course target |
Discussing the underlying principles of milling
Optimizing machine adjustments and mill handling |
Instructional Staff
The instructional staff
will be comprised of members of the Department of Grain Science and
Industry and experts from Buhler Inc.
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Accommodation
Hotel, meals and other
personal expenses are the participant’s responsibility. A block of hotel
rooms has been reserved at the Clarion Hotel in Manhattan, Kansas, at a
special group rate. Please make reservations by calling 1-785-539-5311
or 1-877-424-6423, and mention Kansas State
University Grain Science & Industry and the name of the short course
when making hotel reservations. The Clarion provides shuttle
transportation to/from the course site on the KSU campus.
If cancellation is necessary,
contact the hotel at least 48 hours in advance to avoid charges to your
account.
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Application Process
To apply for
a course,
please fill out the downloadable application form
and mail
it to the IAOM office along with
payment, or complete the
online application form.
Class sizes are limited
and will be filled on a first-come,
first-served basis. Applications received without payment will be placed
on a waiting list. Confirmation as a participant in each course will be
sent upon receipt of payment. Please do not make travel plans that
cannot be easily canceled until you receive notice of confirmation or
cancellation, which you will receive no later than four weeks prior to
the course start date.
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Course Fees
IAOM
Members: $1,900 Non-members: $2,100*
The course fees cover
tuition, laboratory fees, books, special instruction, materials,
field-trip transportation, and lunch on class days. Fees do not include
lodging at the Clarion Hotel and evening meals.
Applications and payment
should be received by IAOM five weeks prior to the course start date.
* The non-member
rate includes a complimentary one-year IAOM membership, during which
time you would be eligible for member rates on other short courses
offered during the year.
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Cancellation Policy
IAOM courses are
kept small to provide optimum interaction between participants and
instructors. We understand emergency situations may arise that will
affect your attendance to our programs. IAOM encourages substitutions in
the event that the original enrollee is unable to participate in the
course. We have established the following policy in case of course
cancellation:
• If cancellation is
between 21-60 days of the program date, 25% of the tuition is
non-refundable. 100% of the tuition may be transferred to another
person.
• If cancellation is
less than 21 days of the program date, 80 percent of the tuition is
non-refundable. 100% of the tuition may be transferred to another
person. Severe extenuating circumstances will be considered
individually.
Although we do not
anticipate any changes, we do reserve the right to cancel an event at
our discretion. In the event of course cancellation, 100 percent of the
tuition will be eligible for refund or transferable to another course.
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