Oilseed and Edible Oil Operations

  1. “Cottonseed and Peanut Oil Refining” -- a presentation given at the Procter & Gamble Refining Seminar in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 10-13, 1967.
  2. “Significance of Gland Pigments in Processing, Storage, Handling and Utilization of Cottonseed Oil” -- a presentation given at the Glandless Cotton Conference sponsored by the Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture and National Cottonseed Products Association in Dallas, Texas, December 13-14, 1977.
  3. “Minimizing Product Losses and Degradings in Edible Oil Production: Crude Oil through Packaged Product” -- a paper written in 1979.
  4. “Chemistry and Processing of Edible Fats and Oils” -- a seminar prepared in February-April 1985 and subsequently presented to clients throughout the world.
  5. “Computer Control in Vegetable Oil Refineries” -- a presentation given at the AOCS World Conference on Emerging Technologies in Cannes, France, November 3-8, 1985.
  6. “Computer Control Utilization in Oilseed Processing” -- a presentation given at the 35th Oilseed Processing Clinic sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Oilseed Processors Association, and the Southern Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 3, 1986.
  7. “Edible Oil Hydrogenation Process Design and Operation” -- a presentation given at the American Oil Chemists’ Society Colloquium on Hydrogenation in Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii, May 11-12, 1986.
  8. “Unit Operations of Edible Oil Processing” -- a seminar developed in November 1985 and subsequently presented to clients throughout the world including the American Oil Chemists’ Society.
  9. “Edible Oil Processing to Achieve Functional and Stable Products for Frying and Other       Food Applications”—a presentation given at the Snack Food Association Fall Symposium in Alexandria, Virginia, October 12-14, 1988.
  10. “A High-Efficiency and Low-Cost Edible Vegetable Oil Processing Scheme” -- a paper written for use with clients, January 1989.
  11. “Managing to Minimize Losses in Edible Oil Processing” -- a presentation given at the 80th Annual Meeting of the American Oil Chemists’ Society in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 3-7, 1989.
  12. “Animal Fat Composition, Use, and Modern Practices in Processing” -- a presentation given at the AOCS World Conference on Edible Oils and Fats Processing in Maastricht,Netherlands, October 1-6, 1989.
  13. “Soybean Oil Processing Plant Management” -- a paper prepared for and presented at seminars in the Soviet Union, Greece and Turkey, May 14-25, 1990 and later published in Argentina.
  14. “Edible Oil Processing and Preparation for Cooking” -- a paper written in 1989 and subsequently published in the Snack Food Association’s Edible Oils Guide and Edible Oils Manual, 1990.
  15. “Handling of Bulk Edible Oil Receipts by the End User” -- a paper written in 1989 and subsequently published in the Snack Food Association’s Edible Oils Manual, 1990.
           
  16. “Caustic Refining” -- a presentation given at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Oil Chemists’ Society in Chicago, Illinois, May 12-15, 1991.
  17. “Vegetable Oil Processing to Achieve Functional and Stable Products for Food Use” --a presentation given at the 97th Annual Convention of the International Oil Mill Superintendents Association in Nashville, Tennessee, June 16-18, 1991.
  18. “Automation in Soybean Processing” -- a presentation given at the China Productivity Center in Taichung, Taiwan, January 16-17, 1992.
  19. “Automation in Soybean Oil Processing” -- a presentation given at the China Productivity Center in Taichung, Taiwan, January 16-17, 1992.
           
  20. “Upgrading Edible Oil Processing Facilities by Incremental Improvement and Sound Management Practices” -- a special training program developed and presented to key managers from the Moscow Fat Combine (April 26-May 9, 1992) and from the Romanian edible oil processing industry (September 28-October 9, 1992) in Louisiana and Mississippi.
  21. “Deodorization Process Equipment Cleaning” -- a paper written for use with clients, June 1992.
  22. “Process Operation and Control” -- a paper written for use with clients, December 1993.
          
  23. “Optimizing Bleaching Process Performance” -- a paper written for use with clients, July 1994.
  24. “A Comparative Assessment of Vegetable Oil Refining by the Caustic Soda and Physical Processes ” – a presentation given to the leadership and staff of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Fats in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 18, 1995.
  25. “Processing Soybean Oil to Produce High-Stability Frying Oil, Margarine, and Baking Shortening” -- a presentation given to the leadership of client enterprises in Greece and Turkey, June 15-28, 1996.
  26. “Edible Fats and Oils Hydrogenation Processes” -- a paper prepared for client use, February 1997.
  27. “Soybean Oil Hydrogenation for Shortening Production -- a paper written for use with clients, July 1997.
  28. “Changes Required to Process Soybeans in Facilities Designed for Rapeseed” – a presentation given to enterprise leaders in the Czech Republic (September 1-2, 1997) and in Poland (October 7-8, 1997).
  29. “Modifications Needed to Process Soybeans in Facilities Designed for Sunflower Seed” – a presentation given to enterprise directors in Russia, September 9-20, 1997.
  30. “Production of Vegetable Shortening for Baking Applications” -- a presentation given at a bakery industry seminar on the use of soy Ingredients in baked food in Istanbul, Turkey, September 22, 1997.
  31. “Soybean Oil Processing to Maximize Yield and Quality” – a presentation given to enterprise managers in Athens and Lamia, September 24-25, 1997.
  32. “Purchasing, Receiving, Unloading, and Storing Bulk Lots of Deodorized Soybean Oil” – a presentation given to enterprise managers in Thessaloniki, Greece, September 26-27, 1997.
  33. “Soybean Processing Plant Operating Conditions and Capacity Expansion to Produce Quality Products and Achieve Profitable Results” – a presentation given to leaders of oilseed processing enterprises in Romania, September 22-October 4, 1997.
  34. “Improving Reliability and Reducing Operating Expense in Soybean Processing” – a presentation for and detailed assessment with a soybean processing plant management team in Romania, November 2-8, 1997.
       
  35. “Adapting Existing Cottonseed Processing Plants to Efficiently Process Soybeans” – a presentation given to the management of cottonseed processing enterprises in Tashkent, Kokand, Gulistan and Kattakurgan, Uzbekistan, November 16-22, 1997.
  36. “Modifications for the Sket Counter-Flow, Screw-Type Extractor to Sustain Throughput and Improve Reliability” – a design and presentation prepared for the Uzbekistan oilseed processing industry, December 1997.
  37. “Crude Soybean Oil Degumming" -- a paper written for use with clients, January 1998.
  38. “Oilseed Processing in Eastern Europe” – a paper written at the request of Soyatech, June 1998.
  39. “Successful Use of Soybean Oil as an Ingredient in Food Manufacturing: Processing and Formulation Fundamentals” – a presentation given to the leadership of the edible oil processing industry in Greece and Turkey, June 28-July 10, 1998.
  40. “Soymilk Production Operating Manual” – a document prepared and presented for an NGO project in Russia, June-August 1998.
  41. “Soybean and Soybean Oil Processing Technology Applicable to Russian Facilities” – a presentation given to the managers of oilseed and edible oil processing enterprises in Moscow, Novosibirsk, Bijsk, Rostov-on-Don and Liski, Russia, August 23-September 12, 1998.
  42. “Best Available Technology and Management Practices for Oilseed Processing” – a comprehensive presentation, including U.S. facility site visits, for a delegation of managers from the Russian oilseed processing industry, September 28-October 10, 1998.
  43. “Agricultural Commodity Operations” – a comprehensive presentation of U.S. agricultural commodity trading and logistic practices for a delegation of Eastern European oilseed processing enterprise managers, October 19-30, 1998.
         
  44. “Processing Scheme and Operating Conditions Required to Produce Acceptable Quality Meal and Oil in Soybean and Soybean Oil Processing” – a presentation and subsequent facility audit given to a client in Homs, Syria, March 8-9, 1999.
  45. “Soybean Oil Yield Improvement by Converting from Batch to Continuous Caustic Refining” – a presentation and detailed explanation given to the management of an oilseed and edible oil processing enterprise in Liski, Russia, March 25-27, 1999.
  46. “Production of High-Quality Soybean Oil to Use as an Ingredient in the Food Industry” -- a presentation given at a soybean and soybean oil processing industry seminar in Matamoros, Mexico, June 2, 1999.
  47. “Fundamentals of Soybean Processing” – a detailed presentation including in-plant explanation for a delegation of Turkish oilseed & edible oil processing industry managers visiting the USA, June 9-10, 1999.
  48. “The Oilseed and Edible Oil Supply and Value Chain” – a presentation including inspection of agricultural production, transportation, packaging, and marketing functions for a delegation of Uzbek oilseed & edible oil processing industry directors visiting the USA, August 2-4, 1999.
  49. “Soybean Logistics, Processing, and Product Utilization” – a detailed presentation given to oilseed & edible oil processing industry managers in Moscow, Russia, September 1-October 1, 1999.
  50. “Application of State-of-the-Art Edible Oil Processing Technology to the Russian Industry for Improving Product Quality and Reducing Operating Expense” -- a presentation including on-site facility inspections provided for managers of enterprises in Nizhny Novogorod and Irkutsk, Russia, December 1-7, 1999.
  51. “Soybean Oil Processing Technology for Food Product Application” – a seminar given in Moscow to over 50 participants from the Russian edible oil processing industry, December 16-17, 1999.
  52. “Processing Soybean Oil for Use in an Array of Food Products” – a presentation given to edible oil enterprise managers in Istanbul, Konya, Izmir, Manisa and Adana, Turkey, March 20-30, 2000.
  53. “Soybean Processing Unit Operations and Control to Maximize Quality and Cost Performance” – a presentation given to the management of soybean processing plants in Merida and Celaya, Mexico, April 10-11, 2000.
  54. “A Comprehensive Examination of Soybean Processing” -- a seminar presented in St. Petersburg, Russia to participants representing industrial enterprises and governmental agencies, June 14-16, 2000.
  55. “Fundamentals of and Modern Practices in Soybean Oil Processing” – a seminar presented to the management team of an edible oil processing enterprise in Samara, Russia, June 18-19, 2000.
  56. “Soy Meal Production and Handling to Assure Optimal Performance in Poultry Feed” -- a presentation given to poultry industry representatives meeting in Moscow, Russia, June 22, 2000.
  57. “Edible Oil Processing and Packaging” – a seminar presented for a Turkish delegation at a U.S. edible oil processing and packaging facility, July 10-14, 2000.
  58. “Oilseed and Edible Oil Processing” – a seminar conducted at U.S. processing facilities for industry managers from Russia and Uzbekistan, July 16-27, 2000.
  59. “Fundamentals of Soybean Oil Processing” – a detailed presentation given to a client’s management team in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, November 27-28, 2000.
  60. “Technology of and Business Opportunities for Soybean Processing, Soy Protein Food Ingredient Production, and Soybean Oil Processing” – a presentation given to leaders of food processing enterprises in United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Egypt, January 4-14, 2001.
  61. “The Technology and Management of Edible Oil Processing and Packaging” – a seminar presented at a U.S. edible oil refinery and packaging facility for managers from an Algerian enterprise, January 22-26, 2001.
  62. “Upgrading Soybean and Soybean Oil Processing Operations to Improve Product Quality and Yield Performance” – a presentation given to client enterprises in Techuacan and Puebla, Mexico, February 5-7, 2001.
  63. “Processing Soybean Oil to Achieve Consistent High Quality, Maximum Yield, and Competitive Cost” -- a presentation given to the participants of a soybean processing seminar in Guadalajara, Mexico, April 25-26, 2001.
  64. “Conversion of Small-Capacity Soybean Processing Plants for the Production of Defatted White Flakes” – a paper prepared for and given to a delegation of Indian soybean processing industry leaders at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, July 12-13, 2001.
  65. “Upgrading Existing Facilities to Successfully Process Soybeans and Soybean Oil” – a presentation given to clients in Lebanon, and the United Emirates, July 26-August 3, 2001.
  66. “Soybean Attributes and Uses” – a presentation given while hosting a delegation of Russian and Ukrainian food processing industry leaders while touring U.S. soy protein pilot plant facilities and process equipment manufacturers, September 29-October 6, 2001.
  67. “Production of Defatted White Flakes” – a presentation given while hosting a delegation of Russian and Ukrainian food processing industry leaders while touring U.S. soy protein pilot plant facilities and process equipment manufacturers, September 29-October 6, 2001.
  68. “Production of Textured Soy Protein” – a presentation given while hosting a delegation of Russian and Ukrainian food processing industry leaders while touring U.S. soy protein pilot plant facilities and process equipment manufacturers, September 29-October 6, 2001.
  69. “Processing Soybean Oil for Use in Margarine Production” – a presentation given while hosting a delegation of Russian margarine industry leaders while touring U.S. production facilities and process equipment manufacturers, November 10-16, 2001.
  70. “The Soybean Supply Chain from U.S. Farms to Russian Processing Plants” – a presentation given while hosting a delegation of Russian oilseed processing industry leaders while visiting U.S. trading resources and soybean suppliers, November 24-30, 2001.
  71. “Introduction to the Chicago Board of Trade” -- a presentation given while hosting a delegation of Russian oilseed processing industry leaders while visiting U.S. trading resources and soybean suppliers, November 24-30, 2001.
  72. “Edible Oil Deodorization” -- a paper written in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for future use with clients, December 2001.
  73. “Mayonnaise Production” – a presentation prepared in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for future use with clients, December 2001.
  74. “Interesterification of Edible Fats and Oils” – a presentation prepared in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for future use with clients, December 2001.
  75.  “Food Crops Developed by Biotechnology” -- a paper written while in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, December 2001, and subsequently published in Russia .
  76. “Application of Modern Soybean-Oil-Processing Technology to the Russian Industry” – a detailed presentation given to managers of Russian edible oil processing enterprises at the International Industrial Academy in Moscow, Russia, March 26-29, 2002.
  77. “Soybean Processing from Storage through Extraction in the Production of Flakes for Edible Soy Protein” -- a presentation given to managers of Russian food processing enterprises at the International Industrial Academy in Moscow, Russia, June 26-29, 2002.
  78. “Defatted White Flake Production Options for Soy Protein Food Ingredients” -- a presentation given to managers of Russian food processing enterprises at the International Industrial Academy in Moscow, Russia, June 26-29, 2002.
  79. “Soy Protein Concentrate Production” -- a presentation given to managers of Russian food processing enterprises at the International Industrial Academy in Moscow, Russia, June 26-29, 2002.
  80. “Soy Protein Isolates Production” -- a presentation given to managers of Russian food processing enterprises at the International Industrial Academy in Moscow, Russia, June 26-29, 2002.
  81. “Oil Processing for the Production of Snack Foods” – a paper written for the Snack Food Association Edible Oil Manual update, February 2005.
  82. “Unloading and Storage of Edible Oils” ” – a paper written for the Snack Food Association Edible Oil Manual update, February 2005.
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