Energy Efficiency And Management In Food Processing Facilities

Food processing is one of the most energy intensive industries. As energy costs rise and the supply of energy remains questionable, food engineers and plant managers search for applicable ways to reduce consumption in this energy-intensive activity. This book provides comprehensive knowledge and skills on advanced energy conservation. It is organized around five central topics: 1) fundamentals of energy conservation, analysis, and management, 2) energy conservation technologies as applied to the food processing industry, 3) energy efficiency and conservations in current food processing systems and (4) emerging systems, 5) and energy conversion technologies for utilization of food processing wastes.