Encyclopedia Agricultural Food Biological Engineering Author ... [HD]

http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9781439811115

Filmed at the IFT (Institute of Food Technology) 2011 conference, CRCPress Author Dennis Heldman talks about his book, and his experiences as past President of the IFT.

The Definitive Reference for Food Scientists & Engineers

Completely revised and thoroughly updated
Many new entries written by top experts
Expanded coverage by 40 percent
375 illustrations
100 tables

The Book's Contents Cover Three Broad Areas

-Covers the entire range of topics associated with traditional agricultural engineering
-Includes all aspects of engineering in handling, storage, processing, packaging, and distribution of foods
-Focuses on fundamental background and current applications

Section I

Applies engineering concepts and principles to production agriculture, including the design of machinery and structures used, and the management of water required for these operations
Gives specific attention to crop production, including the harvesting, storage, and handling of major and minor crops
Focuses on animal production, including all aspects requiring engineering inputs
Section II

Covers food handling, storage, processing, packaging, and distribution, with specific emphasis on the design of facilities, equipment, and processes needed to deliver safe and high-quality food products to the consumer
Addresses unique processes associated with the preservation of foods, using thermal processes, refrigeration, dehydration, and similar processes
Section III

Deals with the more basic engineering concepts associated with biological systems
Highlights the common fundamentals that have evolved with other biological systems, including those in the environment and in humans
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