Pasteurizer Technical Training Program

Subjects covered in this Pasteurizer Training Program include:

  • Principles of pasteurization
  • Complete review of Pasteurizer design features
  • Operational procedures
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Maintenance procedures
 Single Heat Exchange Pasteurizer Diagram

The following outline is for a typical program and summarizes the subjects covered. However, each program can be customized to suit your specific needs.

Program Content

  1. Principles of Operations, Pasteurizer Criteria, Design Pasteurization, Sanitation and Cleaning

    • Review the principles of pasteurization
    • Design criteria and operational procedures
    • Balancing the water in the exchange zones
    • Spray temperatures
    • Water spray headers and nozzles
    • Automatic level control system
    • Manual fill valves/automatic valves
    • Heat Exchanger
    • Thermal shock breakage
    • Cleaning procedures
    • Safety procedures

  2. Maintenance Procedures

    • Water pumps:
      • Impellers
      • Wear ring
      • Mechanical seal
    • Spray headers:
      • Header repair
      • Nozzle replacement
      • Header installation
    • Hydraulic system:
      • Overview of the complete unit
      • Relief valve
      • Flow control valve
      • Step-by-step process
    • Belt Conveying System:
      • General overview
    • Steam valve and/or Heat Exchanger acid cleaning
    • Water control valves
    • PU control (if applicable)
    • Description of pperation:
      • Variables of PU control
      • Spray and product temperature curve
      • Time register sheet
    • PU control simulation
    • Safety procedures

    The above items are covered in a typical program; the program content can be customized to cover any areas required.

    For more detailed course information, please contact:

    Landen Stoker
    Email:  Landen.Stoker@FGWA.com 
    Phone: (434) 582-1200