Automatic Control of Food Manufacturing Processes

✍ Scribed by I. McFarlane (auth.)

• Publisher: Springer US
• Year: 1995
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 259
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

In the ten years since the first edition of this book appeared there have been significant developments in food process engineering, notably in biotechnology and membrane application. Advances have been made in the use of sensors for process control, and the growth of information technology and on-line computer applications continues apace. In addition, plant investment decisions are increasingly determined by quality assurance considerations and have to incorporate a greater emphasis on health and safety issues. The content of this edition has been rearranged to include descriptions of recent developments and to reflect the influence of new technology on the control and operations of automated plant. Original examples have been retained where relevant and these, together with many new illustrations, provide a comprehensive guide to good practice.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Investment in automation....Pages 1-7
In-line sensors....Pages 8-35
Control equipment and resources....Pages 36-82
Commodity processing....Pages 83-133
Manufactured products....Pages 134-170
Products with preserved structure....Pages 171-196
Integrated plant control....Pages 197-210
Back Matter....Pages 211-251

✦ Subjects

Food Science