This is the biggest, most comprehensive, and most prestigious compilation of articles on control systems imaginable. Every aspect of control is expertly covered, from the mathematical foundations to a
As trends in foodborne disease continue to rise, the effective identification and control of pathogens becomes ever more important for the food industry. With its distinguished international team of c
Moving from raw material to finished product, this book demonstrates how to solve the main process-related problems that crop up in chemical engineering practice. It demonstrates the steps required to
Welding is a complex process, is increasingly automated, and operates at higher speeds in more difficult environments. Defects also need to be detected as they arise to ensure efficient, high-quality
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These proceedings contain papers that have been subjected to a double blind refereeing process conducted by academic peers with specific expertise in the key themes and research orientation of the pap
With its unique ability to transfer heat over large distances with minimal loss, the heat pipe has emerged as a proven environmentally friendly, energy-saving solution for passive thermal control. How
Almost half of the total energy produced in the developed world is inefficiently used to heat, cool, ventilate and control humidity in buildings, to meet the increasingly high thermal comfort levels
Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state welding process that is gaining wide acceptance in industry, especially the shipbuilding, aerospace, mass transportation, and automotive industries. FSW is
Direct injection enables precise control of the fuel/air mixture so that engines can be tuned for improved power and fuel economy. This must be balanced against increased equipment costs and emissions
Biofilms in the Food and Beverage Industries reviews the formation of biofilms and the best practices for their control. When bacteria attach to and colonize the surfaces of food processing equipment
This handbook walks through the process of planning and carrying out energy audits of electrical, mechanical, and building systems in any type of facility. It will be useful for energy engineers, non-
With well-known editors and an international team of contributors, New Technologies in Aquaculture begins by focusing on the genetic improvement of farmed species and control of reproduction then revi
This new edition of a best-selling text in food product development provides a comprehensive overview of the new food product development process. Stages of development are described in detail, beginn
European, US, and Oceanic scientists explore the techniques available for modelling the processes and phenomena that impact the experience of food, including processes incurring in food, applied to fo
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Product development, from refining an established product range to developing completely new products, is the lifeblood of the food industry. It is, howeveer, a process fraught with risk which often e
