Practical Design, Construction and Operation of Food Facilities (Food Science and Technology)

Hardcover, vii + 317 pages, NOT ex-library. Printed in the USA. Gentle external handling wear. Book is clean and bright with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Issued without a dust jacket. -- A comprehensive guide to the critical aspects of designing, expanding, and managing food production facilities. This book provides an in-depth understanding of the economic evaluation of projects, site selection, plant layout, equipment selection, and process development tailored to the specific needs of the food industry. It covers key factors such as sanitary design, security, regulatory compliance, and project management. Clark also explores both new facility construction and expansions, identifying the benefits and challenges while offering practical strategies for maximizing efficiency and productivity in existing operations. The author delves into the selection and purchasing of equipment, discussing the trade-offs between new and used equipment, as well as proprietary versus standard machinery. Chapters include insights on processing techniques for various foods such as dairy and cereals, as well as the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and personnel management. With case studies, practical examples, and discussion questions, this book serves as an essential resource for industry professionals involved in facility design, construction, and operation. -- Contents ["Discussion questions or assignments" at the end of each chapter]: 1. Introduction 2. Context for new or expanded facility [Typical corporate structure; Food industry overview; Reasons for new or expanded facilities; Typical procedures for initiating a project] 3. Economic evaluation [Measures of worth; Estimating costs and benefits] 4. Design of a new facility [Site selection; Size; Capability; Overall layout; Sanitary design; Security; Support facilities; Welfare facilities] 5. Expansions and conversions [Advantages of expansion; Challenges of expansion; Overcoming the challenges; Getting more out of an existing line] 6 Process and equipment selection [Process development and design; Aseptic processing / pasteurization; Orange juice; Dairy; Cereal; Categories of food processes; Thermal treatment; Forming and cooking; Mixing and formulating; Good manufacturing practices; Personnel practices; Regulatory issues] 7 Equipment selection [Relatively standard equipment; Proprietary equipment; Selecting and buying equipment; Buying new equipment; Used equipment can be a good value; Other factors in evaluating equipment] 8 Project management and execution [The typical phases of a project; Feasibility; Appropriation request; Funds granted; Detailed design; Construction; Commissioning; Close out and production; Roles and responsibilities during design and construction; Issues; Tools of project management] 9 Plant operations; Leadership and organization; Troubleshooting]; Appendix I Basic heat transfer; Appendix II Residence time in hold tubes; Appendix III Flow chart symbols; Appendix IV Glossary of some terms used; Appendix V Short Discussions of Various Topics, based on the Processing Column in Food Technology, published by the Institute of Food Technologists 2002–2006; References; Index.…