Food Properties and Computer-Aided Engineering of Food Processing Systems

Food Properties and Computer-Aided Engineering of Food Processing Systems
Author: R.P. Singh
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9400923708

Food properties, whether they concern the physical, thermodynamic, chemical, nutritional or sensory characteristics of foods, play an important role in food processing. In our quest to gain a mechanistic understanding of changes occurring during food processing, the knowledge of food properties is essential. Quantitative information on the food properties is necessary in the design and operation of food processing equipment. Foods, because of their biological nature and variability, vary in the magnitude of their properties. The variation in properties offer a challenge both in their measurement and use in the food processing applications. Often a high level of precision in measurement of properties is not possible as the measurement method may itself cause changes to the product, resulting in a variation in the obtained values. Recognizing the difficulties in measurement of food properties, and the lack of completeness of such information, several research programs have been in existence during the last two decades. In Europe, a multinational effort has been underway since 1978. The first project supported by COST (European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research), was titled COST 90 "The Effect of Processing on the Physical Properties of Foodstuffs". This and another project COST 90bis have considerably added to our knowledge of measurement methods and data on a number of physical properties. Two publications that summarize the work conducted under 1 2 these projects are Physical Properties of Foods and Physical Properties of Foods .

Engineering Principles of Unit Operations in Food Processing

Engineering Principles of Unit Operations in Food Processing
Author: Seid Mahdi Jafari
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128184744

Engineering Principles of Unit Operations in Food Processing, volume 1 in the Woodhead Publishing Series, In Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, presents basic principles of food engineering with an emphasis on unit operations, such as heat transfer, mass transfer and fluid mechanics. - Brings new opportunities in the optimization of food processing operations - Thoroughly explores applications of food engineering to food processes - Focuses on unit operations from an engineering viewpoint

Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry

Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry
Author: Mittal
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 646
Release: 2018-02-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1351458590

Covers the fundamentals and the latest advances in computerized automation and process control, control algorithms, and specific applications essential food manufacturing processes and unit operations. This text highlights the use of efficient process control to convert from batch to continuous operation and enhance plant sanitation. It compares both established and innovative control schemes.

Instrumentation and Sensors for the Food Industry

Instrumentation and Sensors for the Food Industry
Author: E Kress-Rogers
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 867
Release: 2001-10-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1855736489

The first edition of this book quickly established itself as the standard reference in its field, and the second edition consolidates this reputation. Keeping up with the rapid change in this area, there are 16 new contributors and 8 completely new chapters, as well as major revisions to existing chapters, making this second edition a substantially longer book.Instrumentation and sensors for the food industry 2nd edition begins with two introductory chapters to set the scene, part one covers in-line measurement of food processing operations, including colour measurement, the measurement of food composition by a range of techniques, and the measurement of pressure, temperature, level, flow and viscosity. Part two reviews instrumental techniques in the quality control laboratory, including the measurement of rheological properties, texture, water and microbiological activity. Part thee has five chapters devoted to the increasingly widespread use of electronic noses, chemosensors, biosensors, immunosensors and DNA probes. - Comprehensively revised and expanded edition of a standard work in its field - Authoritative and practical guide to the range of instrumentation and sensors available - Written by a distinguished international panel of experts

Food Process Engineering and Technology

Food Process Engineering and Technology
Author: Zeki Berk
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2013-06-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0124159869

The past 30 years have seen the establishment of food engineering both as an academic discipline and as a profession. Combining scientific depth with practical usefulness, this book serves as a tool for graduate students as well as practicing food engineers, technologists and researchers looking for the latest information on transformation and preservation processes as well as process control and plant hygiene topics. - Strong emphasis on the relationship between engineering and product quality/safety - Links theory and practice - Considers topics in light of factors such as cost and environmental issues

Food Properties Handbook

Food Properties Handbook
Author: M. Shafiur Rahman
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 524
Release: 1995-08-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780849380051

133 Illustrations and 252 tables make it fast and easy for you to find the information you need. This is the first definitive source of data on physical, thermal, and thermodynamic properties of foods. You can solve your problems in food processing, preservation, process design and control, product development, stability determination, and sensory analysis. With this important new book you can access both theoretical and practical data on properties measurement, discover how to apply the data to your specific problems, and make more accurate predictions.

The Literature of Agricultural Engineering

The Literature of Agricultural Engineering
Author: Carl W. Hall
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 436
Release: 1992
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9780801428128

The second of a seven-volume series, The Literature of the Agricultural Sciences, this book analyzes the trends in published literature of agricultural engineering during the past century with emphasis on the last forty years. It uses citation analysis and other bibliometric techniques to identify the most important journals, report series, and monographs for the developed countries as well as those in the Third World.

European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering - 10

European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering - 10
Author: Sauro Pierucci
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1207
Release: 2000-05-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 008053130X

This book includes papers presented at ESCAPE-10, the 10th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process -Engineering, held in Florence, Italy, 7-10th May, 2000. The scientific program reflected two complementary strategic objectives of the 'Computer Aided Process Engineering' (CAPE) Working Party: one checked the status of historically consolidated topics by means of their industrial application and their emerging issues, while the other was addressed to opening new windows to the CAPE audience by inviting adjacent Working Parties to co-operate in the creation of the technical program.The former CAPE strategic objective was covered by the topics: Numerical Methods, Process Design and Synthesis, Dynamics & Control, Process Modeling, Simulation and Optimization.The latter CAPE strategic objective derived from the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) promotion of scientific activities which autonomously and transversely work across the Working Parties' terms of references. These activities enhance the exchange of the know-how and knowledge acquired by different Working Parties in homologous fields. They also aim to discover complementary facets useful to the dissemination of tools and of novel procedures.As a consequence, the Working Parties 'Environmental Protection', 'Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion' and 'Multiphase Fluid Flow' were invited to assist in the organization of sessions in the area of: A Process Integrated Approach for: Environmental Benefit, Loss Prevention and Safety, Computational Fluid Dynamics. A total of 473 abstracts from all over the world were evaluated by the International Scientific Committee. Out of them 197 have been finally selected for the presentation and reported into this book. Their authors come from thirty different countries. The selection of the papers was carried out by twenty-eight international reviewers. These proceedings will be a major reference document to the scientific and industrial community and will contribute to the progress in Computer Aided Process Engineering.

Handbook of Frozen Food Processing and Packaging

Handbook of Frozen Food Processing and Packaging
Author: Da-Wen Sun
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 912
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439836051

Consumer demand for a year-round supply of seasonal produce and ready-made meals remains the driving force behind innovation in frozen food technology. Now in its second edition, Handbook of Frozen Food Processing and Packaging explores the art and science of frozen foods and assembles essential data and references relied upon by scientists in univ