Importance of Pellet Cooler Design Parameters in Achieving Durable Pellets
Highlights the common pitfallls in pellet cooling design which often leads to substandard pellet quality. Tackles the important parameters for the counterflow cooler volume, air velocity and air volume regulation specifically designed for tropical climates. Gives pointers on how to reconfigure existing cooler systems to achieve the desired pellet durability.
Speaker Bio
Engr. Conrado Bulanhagui (Don) has been involved in the feed milling industry for the past 35 years in various capacities as production supervisor, maintenance engineer, plant manager, project director, and technical consultant. He graduated from the University of the Philippines (Diliman) in 1986 with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and topped the 1987 national board licensure examinations. His passion and advocacy are to help small and medium-sized feed mills attain a level of efficiency for them to be more competitive in their own playing field.
He has trained feed mill personnel in the areas of production, maintenance, quality control, inventory management, cost control, plant design and project management.