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Title: Computer and control applications in a vegetable processing plant

Author
item BINGOL, GOKHAN - University Of Auckland
item Milczarek, Rebecca
item BALABAN, MURAT - University Of Auckland
item YU, WEI - University Of Auckland

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/4/2014
Publication Date: 11/24/2015
Citation: Bingol, G., Milczarek, R.R., Balaban, M., Yu, W. 2015. Computer and control applications in a vegetable processing plant. In: Hui, Y.H., Özgül Evranuz, E., editors. Handbook of Vegetable Preservation and Processing. 2nd edition. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor and Francis Group. p. 393-412.

Interpretive Summary: This chapter summarizes the advantages and future of computers and control in food industry, drying and thermal processing, image processing, simulations using finite element software, and process control. Applications in vegetable processing are emphasized.

Technical Abstract: There are many advantages to the use of computers and control in food industry. Software in the food industry takes 2 forms - general purpose commercial computer software and software for specialized applications, such as drying and thermal processing of foods. Many applied simulation models for drying and thermal processing have been developed. Both polarized and nonpolarized images can be used for process and quality control. Another application of computers in vegetable processing is the development of simulations of mass, heat, and momentum transfer using finite element software. Before simulations can be created, certain food-specific parameters must be obtained or estimated. Simulations may include one or multiple types of physics. Process analytical technology can be used for control of vegetable processes