Christensen Farms
Iowa Falls, Iowa

NEW SWINE FEEDMILL

  1. Contractor/Engineer: Todd & Sargent, Inc., Ames, Iowa

  2. Summary of Project Features
    • Three Truck Receiving Systems
      • One grain receiving rated at 15,000 BPH.
      • Two ingredient receiving rated at 11,250 CFH (9,000 BPH).
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    • Ingredient Storage Bins
      • 26 ingredient bins to mixer - 2,400 tons
      • 6 pellet mill surge bins - 530 tons
      • 32 bulk loadout bins - 4,200 tons
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    • Whole Grain Storage: 500,000 bushel capacity
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    • Batching: 160 TPH capacity
      • One 8-ton hi-speed mixer.
      • One 20 bin micro ingredient system.
      • Four bag-tote micro system.
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    • Pelleting: 120 TPH capacity
      • Three lines each providing 40 TPH.
      • Pellet mill with 1 - 500 HP motor, counterflow cooler and pellet screener.
      • Fat-at-the-Die.
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    • Support Systems
      • Complete plant automation.
      • Electrical installation.
      • Mechanical installation with two 500 HP boilers.
      • Warehouse and receiving enclosure.
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