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

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 9400923708

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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 .


Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry

Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry

Author: Mittal

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-02-19

Total Pages: 646

ISBN-13: 1351458590

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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

Published: 2001-10-03

Total Pages: 867

ISBN-13: 1855736489

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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


Engineering Principles of Unit Operations in Food Processing

Engineering Principles of Unit Operations in Food Processing

Author: Seid Mahdi Jafari

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2021-06-22

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 0128184744

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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


Food Properties Handbook

Food Properties Handbook

Author: M. Shafiur Rahman

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1995-08-31

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9780849380051

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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

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9780801428128

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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

Published: 2000-05-10

Total Pages: 1207

ISBN-13: 008053130X

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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

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 912

ISBN-13: 1439836051

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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


Engineering Properties of Foods

Engineering Properties of Foods

Author: M.A. Rao

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-10-31

Total Pages: 762

ISBN-13: 1420028804

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Ten years have passed since this reference's last edition - making Engineering Properties of Foods, Third Edition the must-have resource for those interested in food properties and their variations. Defined are food properties and the necessary theoretical background for each. Also evaluated is the usefulness of each property i