Agitator Design Principles for Biofuels
(12 PDH)
Product Description
This 2-day course presents a rather intense introduction to the major principles of agitator process design, as applied to liquid, solid-liquid and fibrous slurries as commonly found in the Biofuel industries. A brief introduction is given to the basics of agitation theory as applicable, but the emphasis is on practical application of theory, rather than as an academic treatise. Specific guidelines are given for major industry applications. Considerable time is spent on scale-up, non-Newtonian rheology and the special characteristics of cellulose hydrolysis reactors and fermenters. Some practical time is devoted to the issue of how to choose equipment suppliers.
Who Should Attend
This is a course for people who must specify, purchase or optimize fluid agitation equipment used for Biofuel applications. Such applications include, for example, simple tanks containing solutions, broth and slurry tanks, compounding tanks and fermenters/bioreactors. The application technology ranges from simple to complex. A basic Introduction to general agitator design principles is given, but the focus is specifically on applications found in the Biofuels Industries.
Having a working knowledge of the terminology and technology used by agitator designers enables the attendee to assume a more active role in the purchase and operation of such equipment, instead of leaving everything in the hands of the vendors. The result can be a lower price paid by specifying clearly what is needed, while avoiding undersized or poorly designed equipment that can cause lost productivity. Principles of energy cost optimization are discussed. Senior management can see how proper agitator design can impact overall production and profit.
Download the full agenda here (PDF)
Instructor: Mr. Gregory T. Benz, P.E.
Benz Technology International, Inc.
Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Special Offer! Register for any two courses and use coupon code "16pdh" (no quotes) to receive a 10% discount on the total purchase.
Who Should Attend
This is a course for people who must specify, purchase or optimize fluid agitation equipment used for Biofuel applications. Such applications include, for example, simple tanks containing solutions, broth and slurry tanks, compounding tanks and fermenters/bioreactors. The application technology ranges from simple to complex. A basic Introduction to general agitator design principles is given, but the focus is specifically on applications found in the Biofuels Industries.
Having a working knowledge of the terminology and technology used by agitator designers enables the attendee to assume a more active role in the purchase and operation of such equipment, instead of leaving everything in the hands of the vendors. The result can be a lower price paid by specifying clearly what is needed, while avoiding undersized or poorly designed equipment that can cause lost productivity. Principles of energy cost optimization are discussed. Senior management can see how proper agitator design can impact overall production and profit.
Download the full agenda here (PDF)
Instructor: Mr. Gregory T. Benz, P.E.
Benz Technology International, Inc.
Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Special Offer! Register for any two courses and use coupon code "16pdh" (no quotes) to receive a 10% discount on the total purchase.
