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Scope: The application of heat pump dehumidifier technology in the drying of food products. This technology can provide improved product quality and reduced energy costs for appropriate applications. Monitoring, optimising, and functional design of other types of drying systems, including experience in the use of microwave technology in drying systems Water activity of foods and its relevance to both dryer performance and food preservation Providing training in food drying, having organised and assisted in training courses in Australia and overseas Examples of current projects and previous experience: Complete design of a tomato processing/drying facility Design of a tea pre-dryer using fluidised bed technology Specification and evaluation of equipment options for drying mangoes and other fruits Functional design and specification of a macadamia drying/storage system Provision of advice to improve performance of a continuous pet food dryer Technical adviser to a project on drying of molasses (utilising microwave technology) Trials and advice re the drying of pepper using fluidised bed technology Advice on seafood drying rooms Design of a fluid bed dryer for lucerne products |
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Expertise Available |
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Food Drying Technology |
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Through links with the Food Science and Technology Group at the University of Queensland and other organisations, Food Industry Engineering Pty Ltd can provide a full range of services to the food processing industry.
The company has particular expertise in the following areas as summarised below: - Food drying technology - Thermal processing - Food and feed extrusion - Smallgoods/Meat Processing - General food process design
A full Curriculum Vitae of the Director, Gordon Young, can be found here. |
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Thermal Processing |
ScopeDesign and monitoring of canning and related processes (Gordon Young holds the AQIS approved Qualified Cannery Person’s Certificate) Design of other heating processes Training services, especially in Retort Operation
Examples of current projects and previous experience: Process design and validation for retort pouch products Thermal evaluation of processes for fruit, vegetable, seafood, and meat products Advice and equipment selection regarding the establishment of a mango puree processing line System concept design for the setting up of a retort system Provision of technical services for the production of hot fill products Design of a system for heating fruit for disinfestation |
ScopeAssistance with small scale trials for product development, process improvement, and market evaluation. Pilot scale equipment available through the University of Qld Organisation of training courses in extrusion for technical staff and operators, generally in cooperation with other experienced industry personnel
Examples of current projects and previous experience: Experienced in the use of the Pilot Scale single screw extruder at the University of Queensland Involvement in process development trials and trouble shooting for pet foods, aquaculture feeds, breakfast cereals, snack products and pasta. Successfully organised extrusion and die design courses for general participation, as well as in-house extruder operator’s courses in the pet food, snack food, and biscuit industries, in Australia and Asia. |
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This page last updated 6 April 2008 |
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General Food Process Design Technology |
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Scope: Design and specification of processing systems Assistance with equipment selection and evaluation Product formulation/development
Examples of current projects and previous experience: Formulation and preservation of beverage products Development of a fat free semi-dried tomato product Restaurant menu/meal development Advice on processing facilities and specifications for a frozen food product Heat load/capacity calculations for a vegetable freezing line Technical input into feasibility studies on establishing a processing plant to produce fruit chips (Tasmania) and general fruit processing (north Queensland) Broad experience in a range of processing operations, enabling evaluation of options and process design from a systems perspective |
