Computational Fluid Dynamics in Food Processing (Contemporary Food Engineering Series) by Da-Wen Sun is the first book of its kind to illustrate the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for solving heat and mass transfer problems in the food industry. Using a computational grid, CFD solves governing equations that describe fluid flow across each grid cell by means of an iterative procedure in order to predict and visualize the profiles of velocity, temperature, pressure, and other parameters. Starting with an overview of CFD technology and applications, the book illustrates the use of CFD for gaining a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the performance of processes involving heat and mass transfer. Specific chapters cover :
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- airflow in refrigerated trucks, retail display cabinets, microwaves, and doorways;
- velocity in meat dryers and spray drying;
- thermal sterilization; plate heat exchangers;
- membrane separation systems;
- jet impingement ovens;
- food extrusion and high-pressure processing;
- prediction of hygiene;
- design of biosensors;
- and the fermentation of tea and ripening of cheese.
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- Hardcover: 760 pages
- Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (May 24, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0849392861
- ISBN-13: 9780849392863
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.6 inches
- List Price: $199.95