From Insight to Impact: Join a Featured Session
Featured Sessions address how critical developments, both current and on the horizon, will impact the edible oils and fats, surfactants and detergents, plant proteins, and related sustainable materials industries.
You can view a complete list of Featured Sessions at the 2026 meeting below.
AOCS Featured Sessions
Topics from the 2026 meeting in New Orleans are listed here. All sessions occur Monday, May 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Extracting Value: The Science, Supply and Safety of Oilseed Processing & Co-Products.
FoodID: Global Collaboration for Diversified Proteins, Lipids, and Sustainable Food Design
Increasing the Efficiency and Strength of Industry and Academic Collaboration
Point / Counterpoint on the Controversial New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Seeds of Change: Vegetable Oils And The Sustainable Future
Student Lightning Talk Competition
2026 Industry-Sponsored Pre-Event COURSE
Vacuum System Fundamentals for the Edible Oil Industry
Hosted by Graham Manufacturing
Sunday, May 3 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Overview: Graham will be covering the principles of operation of ejectors, condensers, and liquid ring vacuum pumps. We will also be covering some maintenance, basic troubleshooting scenarios, and real world case studies as well. This class will have a focus on the edible oil industry covering vacuum systems for Deodorizer and Bleaching Systems.
Learning Objectives: Attendees will learn how ejector systems operate and how to troubleshoot different scenarios that they may encounter on site.
Agenda (subject to change)
- 9 a.m. – Introductions
- 9:05 a.m. – Graham Overview
- 9:10 a.m. – Vacuum and Measurements
- 9:15 a.m. – Introduction and Overview of Ejectors
- 9:30 a.m. – Ejector Operating Principles
- 10 a.m. – Overview of Condensers
- 10:30 a.m. – Ejector and Condenser Vacuum Systems
- 11 a.m. – Vacuum Pressure Control
- 11:30 a.m. – Troubleshooting and Inspection
- 12:00 p.m. - Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – Introduction and Overview of Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps
- 1:30 p.m. – Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Operating Principles
- 2:00 p.m. – Packaged Systems
- 2:30 p.m. – Troubleshooting, Inspection and Maintenance
- 3:00 p.m. – Conclusion
Registration Information
Please register before April 24 by contacting Aaron Piskorowski at apiskorowski@graham-mfg.com.
Product Showcases
Product showcases are 10-minute presentations by AOCS’ elite partners providing insights into how industries are growing and changing. Presenters will use this time to highlight key takeaways from their company’s products and services, and share relevant applications.
