IGI Global Novel Technologies and Systems for Food Preservation (Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability)

The increasing demand for food as well as changes in consumption habits have led to the greater availability and variety of food with a longer shelf life. However, these items, when not properly preserved, can lead to severe food-borne illnesses that can be fatal. Thus, countless studies are now geared towards the processing, distributing, and safe storage of foods. Novel Technologies and Systems for Food Preservation is an essential reference source that discusses novel and emerging cooling and heating technologies, processes, and systems for food preservation, as well as improvements for control and monitoring systems that aim to foster energy efficiency, equipment safety, and performance. Additionally, it looks at concepts that may be useful for the development of new policies and legislation concerning food preservation. Featuring research on topics such as energy efficiency, food quality, and legislation policies, this book is ideally designed for government officials, policymakers, food and service industry professionals, food safety inspectors, researchers, academicians, and students. About the Author Pedro Dinis Gaspar has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Professor at the Department of Electromechanical Engineering of University of Beira Interior (Portugal). His teaching activities are related with the subjects of “Air conditioning and Industrial Refrigeration”, “Industrial Automation” and “Robotics”. He is also the Director of 2nd cycle of study (Master of Science) of Industrial Engineering and Management course. His main research activities are related to the thermal performance and energy efficiency of commercial refrigeration equipment. He carried several experimental studies and CFD modelling to improve the overall performance of open refrigerated display cases on different ambient air conditions. He coordinates(ed) several R&D projects related to the thermal performance improvement, energy efficiency of systems and devices in the agri-food sector. He has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chaptersPedro Dinho da Silva has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Professor at the Beira Interior University (Portugal). His research is focused on heat transfer and energy efficiency. He has been involved in several R&D projects. His published material includes several research papers, book chapters, technical books and patents.