Kansas State University Resident Milling Program
Kansas State University’s Grain Science & Industry department, the International Grains Program (IGP) and International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) are continuing the Resident Milling Progam in 2010. The courses will be conducted on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. These courses, beginning January 25th, replace IAOM's traditional summer short courses (Introduction to Flour Milling and Advanced Flour Milling). For more information, click on the link for the IAOM Website.
2010 Course Schedule:
Introduction to Flour Milling - January 25-29
Managing Mill Performance - February 1-5
Materials Handling - March 9-11
Flour Mill Maintenance - March 23-25
Mill Processes I: Basic Milling Principles - June 7-11
Mill Processes II: Advanced Milling Principles - June 14-18
Course Descriptions:
Introduction to Flour Milling
• Overview of the US Milling Industry
• Wheat Production, Supply and Demand
• Fundamentals of Grain Logistics
• Overview of the general milling process and major milling components
• Principles of mill flow sheets
• Milling Math (Extraction, Tempering and Blending)
Managing Mill Performance
• Grain receiving and storage
• Mill sanitation practices and HACCP
• Integrated pest management
• Evaluating mill performance
• Flour Fortification and functional additives
• Production reports and plant communications
• Utility Management
Mill Processes I: Basic Milling Principles
• How to manage wheat purchasing and inventory
• Expectation of a wheat contract
• Understanding of wheat grading
• Requirements of wheat receiving, binning and blending
• Principles of wheat cleaning and tempering
• Understanding on the importance of wheat quality and preparation to the milling process
Mill Processes II: Advanced Milling Principles
• In depth understanding of mill flow sheets and design
• Mill balance and product distribution
• Adjustment and maintenance of roll stands
• Sifting and Sifter Maintenance
• The Purification System
Materials Handling
• Wheat, Flour and Feed handling
• Bulk Storage
• Flour Blending
• Packing and Warehousing
• Air Handling
• Mechanical Conveying
Flour Mill Maintenance
• Power Transmission and Automation
• Preventative Maintenance Practices
• Tracking Maintenance Costs
• Sifters
• Blowers
• Air Compressors
• Electrical Controls
• Fans
• Airlocks
Course Fees:
Introduction to Flour Milling, Managing Mill Performance, Mill Processes I: Basic Milling Principles and Mill Processes II: Advanced Milling Principles:
Member - $1,900
Non-member - $2,100
Materials Handling and Flour Mill Maintenance:
Member - $1,250
Non-member - $1,450
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.
Registration:
Available on the IAOM Website.
Hotel information and other costs:
Clarion - Manhattan, Kansas
530 Richards Dr.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 539-5311
Fax: (785) 539-8368
Meals and laundry: about $32.00 per day.