Handbook of Food Factory Design

Food manufacturing has evolved over the centuries from kitchen industries to modern, sophisticated production operations. A typical food factory includes the food processing and packaging lines, the buildings and exterior landscaping, and the utility-supply and waste-treatment facilities. As a singl...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Baker, Christopher G. J. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Process Considerations
  • Process Specifications
  • Food Processing Equipment
  • Hygienic Design of Food-Processing Equipment
  • Movement of Materials
  • Productivity Issues: Industrial and Operations Management
  • Safety and Health
  • Protecting the Environment
  • Control and Monitoring of Food Manufacturing Processes
  • Use of Computers in the Design of Food-Manufacturing Facilities
  • Part II. Factory Infrastructure
  • Site Considerations
  • Design Principles
  • Construction: Techniques and Finishes
  • Part III. Utilities and Services
  • Steam Systems
  • Refrigeration Systems
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Utilities and Their Conservation
  • Effluent Treatment
  • Part IV. Project Engineering Management
  • Role of the Project Engineer in the Design Stage
  • Role of the Project Engineer in the Construction Stage