This 3-day course covers the principles of extrusion, design of the extrusion process for aquatic feeds, and how the formulation interacts with the extrusion process. Principles learned will be demonstrated using the extruder in the Laboratorio de Nutrición y Fisiología de Peces pilot plant.

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

It will cover topics such as the basics of extruders and their configuration, what is happening chemically and physically inside the extruder barrel, and an understanding of extruder dies and extruder instability.

The course will be held at the Juan Pablo II Campus in Temuco, Chile from November 4 – 6. A 10% discount will apply to registrations received by September 23 and paid within 14 days. More information and registration here.