COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS IN FOOD PROCESSING 2ED (HB 2019) Hardcover

Given the prevalence of fluid flow and heat and mass transfer in food processing, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) offers a valuable simulation tool for early-stage evaluation of process performance. This allows engineers to test ideas throughout the development of food processing systems. The first edition of this book, published in 2007, was a pioneering work dedicated to the application of CFD in the food industry. Its goals were to provide a thorough overview of CFD uses in this sector, identify research and development trends, offer essential information on CFD principles and applications to engineers and technologists in the food industry, and serve as a key reference for students and researchers. The second edition maintains these objectives. To reflect the latest advancements, while some original chapters have been updated, this new edition primarily features entirely new chapters. These cover the analysis and optimization of cold chain facilities, the simulation of thermal processing and modeling of heat exchangers, and the application of CFD in various other food processing techniques.