Lesson 1Reception and intake: objectives, equipment (weighbridge, intake conveyors, magnetic separators), control variables (weight, moisture, documentation)E dey cover reception goals, sampling plans, and documentation checks, along with weighbridge, intake, and magnetic separation equipment. E dey emphasize control of weight, moisture, and identity to prevent errors and contamination for safe handling.
Reception quality and safety objectivesTruck scheduling and traffic managementWeighbridge operation and calibrationSampling, grading, and moisture testingMagnetic separation and foreign body controlLesson 2Milling: objectives, equipment (roller mills, hammer mills, degerminator), control variables (roll gap, speed, throughput, temperature)E dey explore milling objectives, from particle size reduction to functional properties. E dey compare roller and hammer mills and degermination. E dey highlight control of roll gap, speed, throughput, and temperature to achieve consistent flour quality.
Milling objectives and product specificationsRoller mill configuration and roll gap controlHammer mill operation and screen selectionDegerminator role in maize processingThroughput, temperature, and energy balanceLesson 3Packaging and finished product storage: objectives, equipment (weigh-fillers, bagging lines, metal detectors), control variables (fill accuracy, seal integrity, moisture in finished product)E dey cover packaging objectives, such as protection, traceability, and market compliance. E dey detail weigh-fillers, bagging lines, and metal detectors, and control of fill accuracy, seal integrity, and moisture in di finished product for market.
Packaging objectives and material selectionWeigh-filler calibration and accuracy checksBagging line setup and seal integrity testsMetal detection and foreign body controlFinished product storage and rotation rulesLesson 4Sieving and classification: objectives, equipment (plansifters, sifters), control variables (mesh sizes, vibration amplitude, yield by fraction)E dey explain sieving and classification aims, including particle size control and yield optimization. E dey describe plansifters and sifters, selection of mesh sizes, vibration amplitude, and monitoring of yield by fraction and sieve efficiency.
Sieving objectives and cut point definitionPlansifter layout and flow diagramsMesh size selection and maintenanceVibration amplitude and sieve loadingYield by fraction and efficiency trackingLesson 5Storage in silos: objectives, equipment (aeration, temperature sensors, level indicators), control variables (bulk moisture, temperature, insect activity)E dey detail silo storage objectives, such as preserving quality and preventing spoilage. E dey review aeration systems, temperature and level monitoring, and control of bulk moisture, hotspots, and insect activity through inspection and records.
Storage objectives and risk assessmentSilo design, loading, and unloading patternsAeration system setup and operationTemperature and level sensor managementInsect monitoring and fumigation basicsLesson 6Dispatch: objectives, paperwork and logistics controls (lot numbering, QC release, transport conditions)E dey describe dispatch objectives, including correct order fulfillment, traceability, and product protection. E dey review paperwork, lot numbering, QC release, and verification of transport conditions, seals, and loading hygiene for safe delivery.
Dispatch planning and customer requirementsLot numbering and full traceabilityQC release, certificates, and recordsLoading checks and vehicle hygieneTransport conditions and seal controlLesson 7Cleaning and sorting: objectives, equipment (scalpers, aspirators, destoners, optical sorters), control variables (impurity rate, grain size, airflow, vibration)E dey explain cleaning and sorting aims, from impurity removal to uniformity improvement. E dey detail scalpers, aspirators, destoners, and optical sorters, and how to control impurity rate, grain size, airflow, and vibration settings properly.
Cleaning and sorting performance objectivesScalpers and coarse impurity removalAspirators and airflow adjustmentsDestoners and density based separationOptical sorters and defect detectionLesson 8Drying: objectives, types of dryers (continuous tray, rotary, fluidized bed), control variables (inlet/outlet temperature, residence time, moisture setpoints)E dey describe drying objectives, including shelf life and safety, and compare continuous, rotary, and fluidized bed dryers. E dey focus on inlet and outlet temperatures, residence time, and moisture setpoints to avoid over or under drying.
Drying objectives and product quality impactContinuous and rotary dryer configurationsFluidized bed dryer design basicsInlet and outlet air temperature controlResidence time and moisture setpoint tuning
