Solvent Extraction with Tim Kemper

Course Description

Join us for an engaging masterclass on oilseed solvent extraction led by industry leader Tim Kemper, President of Desmet | Rosedowns | Stolz. This comprehensive course covers the essential role of oilseed microstructures and seed variety and how these structures influence extraction techniques. Now available on-demand.

Gain critical insight into the engineering and function of equipment used during meal desolventizing, drying, and cooling stages. Conclude your learning journey with an in-depth review of miscella distillation, the stages of solvent recovery, and the complex mechanics of the mineral oil system, which is pivotal in safeguarding against the discharge of vent gases.

Course Topics:

• Introduction: The Extraction Process
• The Science Behind the Technology
• The Solvent Extraction Process
• Extraction Process: Meal Desolventizing
• Extraction Process: Meal Drying & Cooling
• Extraction Process: Miscella Distillation
• Extraction Process: Solvent Recovery
• Extraction Process: Mineral Oil System

Meet the Instructor

Tim Kemper, President, Desmet | Rosedowns | Stolz and a seasoned professional in the oilseeds industry, brings a wealth of experience to this course. Tim has worked in and around oilseeds since he was 10, when he started driving a tractor on his family farm in western Ohio, USA.

Tim currently serves as President, Desmet | Rosedowns | Stolz. A longtime member of AOCS, Tim has held various leadership roles within the organization and is a frequent presenter at industry events. An inventor with ten patents, he’s also a registered professional engineer and an esteemed author in the field. His deep-rooted passion for oilseeds makes him a distinguished authority on solvent extraction.

He earned his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.