Comprehensive in scope, this up-to-date reference systematically covers the fundamentals and latest advances in computerized automation and process control, control algorithms, and specific applications essential to food manufacturing processes and unit operations-highlighting the use of efficient process controls to convert from batch to continuous operation and enhance plant sanitation. Comparing both established and innovative control schemes, Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry explains which tools, instruments, and related introductory information are needed to develop process controls.discusses elementary and advanced process modeling, as well as neurofuzzy, sensor, and image processing technologies.describes computerized automation for critical unit operations used in food manufacturing, plus warehouse management and packaging systems.examines automation and computer-integrated manufacturing in major food industries.and more. Illustrated with over 225 schematics, flow diagrams, equations, drawings, photographs, and tables that reinforce and clarify important concepts, Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry serves as a practical guide for food, process, process control, computer, chemical, food plant, agricultural, instrumentation, industrial, and consulting engineers; food scientists and technologists; food processors and manufacturers; and computer and information scientists. Book jacket.