Based on a 1988-89 cooperative project by 15 industrial researchers from Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and the Faeroe Islands, explores how computer vision and image processing can be applied to such aspects of the fishing industry as the quality inspection of fish and fish products for defects; the mea

Summarizes the research required to allow the sale of Acesulfame-K, an intense artificial sweetener that does not adversely affect diabetics, cause tooth decay, or contain calories. Among the topics are the health hazards of the food additive and its subsequent compounds, the effects on the senses,

An in-depth resource addressing the ecology of Clostridium botulinum which affects the degree of food contamination, and its control in various foods. The text summarizes worldwide data on this organism in food and the environment and the principles of its control in specific foods and products.

Presents recent developments in the areas of differential equations, dynamical systems, and control of finke and infinite dimensional systems. Focuses on current trends in differential equations and dynamical system research-from Darameterdependence of solutions to robui control laws for inflnite dimensional systems.

This reference/text discusses the structure and concepts of multivariable control systems, offering a balanced presentation of theory, algorithm development, and methods of implementation.; The book contains a powerful software package - L.A.S (Linear Algebra and Systems) which provides a tool for verifying an analysis technique or control design.; Reviewing the fundamentals of linear algebra and system theory, Algorithms for Computer-Aided Design of Multivariable Control Systems: supplies a solid basis for understanding multivariable systems and their characteristics; highlights the most...

This work presents traditional methods and current techniques of incorporating the computer into closed-loop dynamic systems control, combining conventional transfer function design and state variable concepts. Digital Control Designer - an award-winning software program which permits the solution of highly complex problems - is included (3.5 IBM-compatible disk). This edition: supplies new coverage of the Ragazzini technique; describes digital filtering, including Butterworth prototype filters; and more. A solutions manual is included for instructors.

Offers a detailed introduction to the fundamental phenomena that govern cell adhesion and describes bioengineering processes that employ cell adhesion, focusing on both biochemical and biomedical applications. All industrially relevant issues of cell adhesion - from basic concepts, quantitative experiments, and mathematical models to applications in bioreactors and other process equipment - are examined.

This text presents data on the physiochemical properties, functions and metabolism, toxicological and pharmacological effects, regulatory control, antimicrobial resistance, and consumer perceptions of food residue regulation.

This work examines the exaggerations, misunderstandings and muddled terminology that often characterize the controversies regarding the safety of food irradiation. It sets out to untangle the conflicting claims asserted by the proponents and opponents of this modern method of food processing. Information is drawn from international scientific and political bodies. This edition: presents results from recent studies on the wholesomeness of irradiated foods; considers practical aspects of food irradiation, regulation, control and consumer acceptance; discusses developments in the identification...

This work provides up-to-date information on the various analytical procedures involved in both nutrition labelling and the identification and quantitation of hazardous chemicals in foods. It assesses the relative strengths of traditional and modern analysis techniques. The book covers all mandatory dietary components and many optional nutritients specified by the new labelling regulations of the Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.