MODULE 04 - FERMENTATION AND DISTILLATION

Objective
Expanding the knowledge of the professionals involved in the fermentation and distillation process, covering such points as: how the equipment works, the materials used and their functions, as well as the operational variables which the process is subject to.

Target Public
This training module is introductory in nature and is suitable for every worker involved in this area. It will show them the basic concepts that underline the fermentation and distillation processes.

Program Content

Fermentation

• Basic Concepts;
• Nomenclature;
• The Alcoholic Fermentation Micro-organisms - Yeasts;
• Fermentation Vats;
• Types of Fermentation;
• Fermentation Processes;
• Fermentation Process Controls.

• Basic Concepts;
• Distillation Columns;
• Operational Variables:
  - Pressure;
  - Temperature;
  - Output;
  - Reflux;
  - Reflux Ratio;
  - Feeding Point;
  - Pressure Differential;
  - Flow systems;
  - Control.
• Operational Problems.

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