FDE426 FOOD PRODUCT AND PLANT DESIGN
| Course Code: |
5730426 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(1-4) |
| ECTS Credit: |
7.0 |
| Department: |
Food Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. HAMÝ ALPAS |
| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 5630423
, 5730320 , 5730321 , 5730324 |
| The course set above should be completed before taking
FDE426 FOOD PRODUCT AND PLANT DESIGN . |
Course Content
Realistic design experience for a food product and process. Engineering ethics, responsibilities, health and safety considerations. Selection of a novel product and a process from food industry through market survey. Food product development. Selection of the location, preparation of the plant layout, material and energy balances. Design of the major units and sizing of the ancillary equipment including services, health and safety considerations. Plant and product cost estimation.
