Agricultural Engineering Crop Process Engineering Notes - Agricultural EnggSyllabus:1.
Agricultural Engineering Scope, Principles and Methods of Food Processing:- Introduction to agricultural engineering and its role in food processing.
- Scope of agricultural engineering in crop process engineering.
- Principles and methods used in food processing.
- Importance of food processing in enhancing food quality and safety.
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Agricultural Engineering Processing of Farm Crops for Food and Feed:- Harvesting and post-harvest handling of crops.
- Cleaning, grading, and sorting of farm crops.
- Drying and storage techniques for maintaining crop quality.
- Processing techniques for converting farm crops into food and feed products.
- Preservation methods to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.
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Agricultural Engineering Processing of Animal Products:- Introduction to animal product processing.
- Slaughtering and dressing of animals for meat production.
- Processing techniques for dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt.
- Processing of eggs and poultry products.
- Preservation methods for animal products.
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Agricultural Engineering Size Reduction:- Introduction to size reduction processes in food processing.
- Principles and equipment used for grinding, crushing, and milling.
- Particle size analysis and control.
- Importance of size reduction in improving product texture and consistency.
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Agricultural Engineering Theory of Mixing & Mixing Quality:- Importance of mixing in food processing.
- Theory and principles of mixing.
- Types of mixing equipment.
- Factors affecting mixing quality.
- Measurement and evaluation of mixing efficiency.
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Agricultural Engineering Theory of Separation:- Introduction to separation processes in food processing.
- Principles and techniques of solid-liquid separation.
- Separation equipment such as screens, filters, and centrifuges.
- Applications of separation in food processing.
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Agricultural Engineering Theory of Filtration:- Overview of filtration processes in food processing.
- Principles and mechanisms of filtration.
- Types of filters and their applications.
- Filtration media and their selection.
- Filtration efficiency and optimization.
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Agricultural Engineering Material Handling Devices:- Introduction to material handling in food processing.
- Types of material handling devices.
- Conveyors, elevators, and transport systems used in food processing.
- Design considerations for efficient material handling.
- Safety measures in material handling operations.
By following this syllabus, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of agricultural engineering in the context of crop process engineering. They will learn about the principles, methods, and techniques used in food processing, as well as the importance of maintaining food quality and safety. The syllabus covers a range of topics including crop processing, animal product processing, size reduction, mixing, separation, filtration, and material handling. Students will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the agricultural industry and ensure the efficient and sustainable processing of food and feed products.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Agricultural Engineering