Advanced Pasteurization Workshop

Contact Heather Bell at bell.1534@osu.edu to be added to the waitlist for October 2024.

The 2 day Advanced Pasteurization Workshop gives participants an excellent overview of the concepts of the High Temperature Short Time (HTST) and Ultra High Temperature (UHT) pasteurization systems including the key components, their function and regulatory requirements per the PMO as it relates to the Time, Temperature and Pressure relationships of dairy product manufacturing. Live demonstrations will be conducted utilizing a PMO approved HTST system. Subject matter experts from industry, academia and equipment manufacturers will provide valuable insights throughout the course. 

This is an excellent course for:

• Members of plant management who do not have a thorough understanding of an HTST or UHT system
• Production Supervisors and Pasteurizer Operators 
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisors and Managers

Attendees will gain a better understanding of:

• The evolution of pasteurization and types of systems in use
• Basic dairy chemistry and microbiology relative to pasteurization 
• Pasteurizer/UHT/Aseptic Systems including design and process overview
• HTST components and their function including separation, homogenization and instrumentation 
• Basic technical troubleshooting of common issues
• System integrity, maintenance and cleaning 
• Regulatory compliance and documentation 

Live demonstrations will feature:

• Flow Diversion Device
• Instrumentation Controls (STLR)
• Pressure Differential Controller
• Product Flow
• Mandated Valves in an accepted HTST System
• And Much More!

Location
Parker Food Science 
2015 Fyffe Rd
Columbus, OH 43210

Course Fee
The cost to attend is $750 per person by the registration deadline of June 21. This fee covers instruction, electronic materials, lunch and a certificate of course completion. After the deadline, the registration cost is $800. 

Click here to Register

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by June 21 to receive a partial refund (there is a $50 cancellation fee). 

In the event of a low attendee registration or emergency, the Food Industries Center will reschedule or cancel the course. If a course cancellation occurs, a refund will be given in the amount of the registration fee. 

Substitution Policy 
Substitutions are allowed, but please notify us as soon as possible so we can update our list and contact the new attendee.