With the increase in the computational power, numerical simulations play an increasing role
in designing, development, and optimization of various food processing operations. Inverse …

Cashew nut is used by the industry in the production of roasted kernels, whose flavor is
appreciated in various parts of the world. However, the production of 1 ton of roasted kernels …

Simultaneous estimation of thermal properties can be challenging, especially when the
parameters are temperature-dependent. Previous research has shown that by using a …

The objective of this article was to determine local thermal diffusivity of green coconut pulp
stored in a parallelepiped-shaped metallic container during heating in a thermal treatment. A …

Highlights•Inverse method was used to estimate fluid-to-particulate heat transfer
coefficient.•Forward techniques were used to simulate the experimental temperatures.• …

Heating small samples in capillary tubes at several constant environmental temperatures is
a standard method used to estimate microbial inactivation parameters. Often a two-step …

In the current paper a novel methodology accounting for both the heater heat capacity and
the imperfect thermal contact between a thin heater and a specimen is proposed. In …

Hydration, or soaking of dry beans in water, is one of the most critical steps in the bean
production process, as it has many beneficial effects on prepared beans quality. Soak water …

Thermal conductivity determination of food at temperatures> 100° C still remains a
challenge. The objective of this study was to determine the temperature-dependent thermal …

Thermal properties are critical parameters to design and implement efficient thermal
processes especially for food manufacturing. Current methods to measure temperature …