| Course Name |
Spray Drying in Dairy Processing |
| Course Provider |
Moorepark Teagasc Food Research Centre |
| Course Code |
12355 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Fermoy |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Aim
The course has been developed to provide the dairy processing operative with a better knowledge of the principles and practices involved in spray drying.
Course Content
Basic principles of spray drying and the properties of the var...
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The course has been developed to provide the dairy processing operative with a better knowledge of the principles and practices involved in spray drying.
Course Content
Basic principles of spray drying and the properties of the various products manufactured. Components and principles of operation of spray driers. Spray drying plant (MTL) start-up, stabilisation and shut-down. Specifications (microbiological and physical) requirements of powder products and the main factors affecting them. Principles and operation of plant-in-place cleaning (CIP). Safety precautions in plant operation. Practical approach to fault finding in the plant.
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
This course is run by request |
| Duration |
4 days |
| Comment |
Training Approach
The course will consist of a combination of lectures and practicals and a project based on in-company plant and process, which must be completed in a four-week period after the course. |
| Entry Requirements |
Target Participants:
New or trainee operators who have successfully completed dairy food processing courses. Experienced operators who have had no previous formal training in this area. |
| Further Enquiries |
Niamh O’Brien,
Teagasc Food Research Centre,
Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork.
Phone: 025 42222
Fax: 025 42340
Email: niamh.obrien@teagasc.ie |
| Course Web Page |
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