Food Plant Engineering Systems

This book, for plant operators, managers, and students, presents the background knowledge of service systems necessary to keep production running. Production lines contain many sub-systems that must work together as an integrated system. This text focuses on the crucial but frequently forgotten parts of systems that comprise the essential peripherals or services, including pumps, boilers, power transmission, water treatment, waste disposal, and efficient lighting. Using a systems approach, the author discusses the features and characteristics of the service systems that allow for optimization of the plant.

Preface Units and dimensionsHistory Terms Base Units Derived Units Dimensional Analysis Units for Mechanical Systems Conversions and Dimensional Analysis Problems General calculationsBasic Principles Conservation of Mass Problems Properties of fluidsGeneral Description Physical Properties of Flow Surface Tension and Capillary Action Hydrostatics Basic concept of Fluid Motion Types of Flow Conservation of Energy in Liquids Problems PumpsGeneral Principles Pump Efficiency Centrifugal Pumps Suction Systems and Pump Design Positive Displacement Pumps Pipelines in the Industry Pipeline Construction Problems ThermodynamicsEnergy of a System Characteristics of a System Gases and Vapors Problems Electrical systemsElectricity Generation Definitions Energy Conversion Electric Motors Motor Management Power Transmission Control Equipment for Electrical Apparatus Illumination of the Processing Facility Heating systems for processing plantsHeat Transfer Conductive Heat Transfer Convective Heat Transfer Heat Transfer by Radiation Steam Heating Heat Pressure Diagram for Water Steam Tables Boiling Point of Water Hot Water Systems Piping Problems Steam generationBoilers Fire Tube Boilers Water Tube Boilers Boiler Efficiency Boiler Selection Criteria Boiler Fittings and Accessories Steam purity Refrigeration and freezingOverview Natural Refrigeration Solid CO2 Mechanical Refrigeration Thermodynamics of Vapor Compression Secondary Refrigeration Management Storage Rooms Water and waste systemsWater Quality Potable Water Substances in Water Treatment of Water Supplies Treatment of Boiler Feedwater Wastewater Treatment Treatment Facilities Waste Disposal Materials handlingImportance of Materials Handling Increasing Materials Handling Efficiency Materials Handling Equipment Plant Layout for Materials Handling Efficient Use of Materials Handling Equipment Manufacturing plant designBuilding Design Legal Aspects Expansion Plant Location Planning the Building on the Site The Structure Facilities Layout Summary SafetyWorkplace Safety Causes of Accidents Safety Accident Prevention General Plant Safety Fire Protection Noise Control Occupational Safety and Health Administration