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Fred Fairchild

Fred Fairchild

Fred Fairchild has written Feed Operations articles for World Grain since 2010. He is feed science professor emeritus in the Department of Grain Science at Kansas State University. Prior to coming to Kansas State in 1994, he worked in the industry designing, constructing and commissioning numerous mill facilities.

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Feed Ops: Sizing batching hoppers and mixing

06.10.2019

By Fred Fairchild

Millers must determine the mixture volume for each formula to be weighed and mixed in the system.

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Feed Ops: Creating a batching system

04.24.2019

By Fred Fairchild

How to size feeders to support required production design capacity.

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Feed Ops: Choosing batching and mixing systems

02.27.2019

By Fred Fairchild

Several factors must be considered when selecting this equipment for a new mill.

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Feed Ops: Ingredient preparation

12.21.2018

By Fred Fairchild

Dry ingredients used in feed formulas must be of similar particle size and distribution.

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Feed mill design: Receiving systems

10.24.2018

By Fred Fairchild

Suggestions for ingredient receiving logistics and equipment.

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Building a mill to make the products you need

09.12.2018

By Fred Fairchild

Using a block flow diagram shows how the processes and steps are connected.

Feed Operations: Needed ingredients and storage

05.29.2018

By Fred Fairchild

Feed mill design must account for the amount of raw materials received.

Feed Operations: Planning a new feed mill

05.07.2018

By Fred Fairchild

Establishing initial and future production requirements is an important part of the process.

Feed Operations: Planning a new feed mill

04.25.2018

By Fred Fairchild

Establishing initial and future production requirements is an important part of the process.

Feed Operations: Compressed air systems

12.29.2017

By Fred Fairchild

Proper design and installation are essential for effective use in feed mills.

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