1. Basic Elements of Food Processing and Packaging
- The Packaging Cycle
- Food Processing
- The Information Cycle
- Economics, Marketing, and Packaging
- Fundamental Packaging Functions
- Engineering Design versus Trial and Error
2. Engineering Basics
- The Fundamental Concepts of Engineering Analysis
- Basics of Engineering
- Engineering Analysis
- Mass Balances
- Energy Balances and Thermodynamics
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Other Types of Non-thermal Energy
- Mechanics of Materials
- Fluid Flow Systems
- Rheology
- Heat Transfer
- Alternative Food Processing Technologies
- Microwave Heating and Processing Principles
- Refrigeration
- Mass Transfer
- Drying, Dehydration, and Psychrometry
- Appendixes
3. Raw Materials
- Wood and Fiber
- Ceramic Materials
- Metals
- Petrochemicals – Oil and Natural Gas
- Other Gases – Propellants and Industrial Gases
- Energy
4. Conversion of Raw Materials to Package Components
- Paper
- Glass
- Metal Packaging Materials
- Production of Steel
- Aluminum Production
- Plastics and Synthetic Polymers
5. Secondary Packaging Components
- Closures
- Glues and Adhesives
- Other Bonding Agents
- Aerosols
- Microwave Packaging
- Printing and Coding Processes
- Coding, Scanning, and Identification Methods
6. Processes Calculations and Their Applications
- Thermal Processing
- Calculation of Thermal Process Times
- Thermal Process Calculations
- Aseptic Packaging
- Commercial Microwave Processing
- Alternate Processing Technologies
- Light-Based Processing
- Pulsed and Oscillating EMF Treatments
- Ultrasonic Methods
- High-Pressure Processing
- Refrigeration and Freezing of Foods
- Drying of Foods
- Freeze-Drying
- Irradiation
- Concentration and Separation of Food Products
7. Food Preservation and Shelf Life
- Introduction
- Deterioration of Food Products
- Shelf Life Testing
- Examples of Specific Chemical Degradation Reactions
- Environmental Agents and Shelf Life Reduction
- Water Activity and Water Mobility
- Microbial Product Changes
- Shelf Life Extension by Preservative Agents
- Package-Product Interaction
- Active Packaging
- Packaging and Shelf Life of Specific Food Types
- Appendixes
8. Packaging Machinery, Filling, and Plant Operations
- Machinery Types
- Machinery Acquisition
- Plant Operations
- Production Optimization
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management Techniques
- Manufacturing Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Hypothesis Testing as a Problem-Solving Tool
- Ergonomics
9. Transportation, Distribution, and Product Damage
- Energy Efficiency
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Distribution Packaging
- Response of Packages to Shipping and Handling
- Dynamic Considerations in Packaging
- Packaging Design for the Dynamic Environment
- Package Design and Testing
10. Food Regulation, Safety Systems, and Security
- Food and Packaging Regulation History
- Food and Packaging Laws and Their Related Agencies
- Food Safety and Security Systems
- Food Security
11. Closing the Loop – Disposal, Re-use, Recycling, and the Environment
- Re-use of Containers
- Recycling
- Disposal and Landfills
- Packaging Waste Programs Outside the United States
- Incineration
- Composting
- The Economics of Waste Handling
- Sustainability
12. Future Developments and Technologies
- The Gartner Hype Cycle
- Change and Chaos
- Economic Changes
- Information Technologies
- Connectivity
- Engineering Biological Systems
- Materials Sciences
- Resource Scarcity
- Changes in the Nature of Change
General Bibliography
Index
For the first time, engineering for the packaging industry – and for the biggest packaging user, food processing – is presented in a way that clearly demonstrates its interconnected, globally integrated nature. Food and Package Engineering is a groundbreaking work that serves as a comprehensive guide to the complexities and the potential of the industry.
Packaging draws on nearly every aspect of science, technology, business, social science, and engineering. Rather than present a traditionally linear view of these topics, the author takes a “Packaging Cycle” approach by guiding readers through the life of the package from raw materials and conversion, operations, distribution, retail, all the way to recycling or disposal by the consumer.
Food and Package Engineering includes many essential topics usually not addressed in other food engineering or packaging texts, including:
- Raw materials production and conversion.
- Inventory management and production scheduling.
- Regulations, security and food safety.
- Recycling and landfill issues.
- Transportation systems and distribution packaging.
- Evaluation of developing technologies.
The comprehensive approach of this volume provides a framework to discuss critical interrelated topics such as economics, politics, and natural resources.
Intended for readers with varying levels of experience, Food and Package Engineering provides multi-level accessibility to each topic, allowing both students and professionals to find useful information and develop technical expertise. Rather than being a simple exposition of technical knowledge, the book provides both real-world examples and challenging problems that require consideration at several different levels.
Extensively illustrated and meticulously researched, Food and Package Engineering offers both a technical and a real-world perspective of the field. The text serves the student or industry professional at any level or background as an outstanding learning and reference work for their professional preparation and practice.
Key Features
- Designed around the systemic nature of the packaging industry.
- Discusses critical interrelated topics such as economics, politics and natural resources.
- Provides multi-level access using a modular design for general, intermediate and advanced level readers.
About the Author
- Scott A. Morris is Associate Professor of Food Engineering in the departments of Food Science & Human Nutrition and Agricultural & Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has published research on many aspects of food processing and packaging as well as engineering education. In addition, Dr. Morris has consulted with companies and has served with numerous professional organizations in the engineering, food science, packaging, and aerospace industries.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 480 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (August 23, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0813814790
- ISBN-13: 978-0813814797
- Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 1.1 x 10 inches
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