8. conditioning?
Heat, moisture(steam), and pressure(2 bar),retention time
Lubrication
Steam
85˚C
starch gelatinization
Decrease fines
production
Energy
consumption
10. Factors
Factors affecting pellet quality
Formulation of feed
inclusion of fats or oils
Fineness of grind
Particle size
Conditioning process
11. Binders: up to 2.5%
Sodium bentonite
Sodium bentonite
Absorb water
Cellulose products
Energy
Lignin derivatives
No nutritive value
Grain industry by
product
Hardness