Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry

Introduction and tools: process controls in food industry: problems and solutions; computer-based instrumentation: sensors for in-line measurements; food process modelling and simulation. Basic: computerized process control systems: basics; neuro-fuzzy technology for computerized automation; fuzzy controls for food processes; image processing and its applications in food process control. Applications - unit operations: computer-based fermentation process control; process control for thermal processing; automatic controls of drying processes; computerized food freezing/chilling operations; separation processes for the food industry: process models for effective computer control; computerized food warehouse automation; computer-based control systems in food packaging. Applications - food manufacturing: computerized automation/controls in dairy processing; computerized controls in meat processing; computerized process controls in industrial cooking operations; computerized process controls for bakery/cereal industry; computer-based controls in fish processing industry; computer integrated manufacturing with food industry.