Computer-aided process design using Food Operations Oriented Design SystemBlock Library

The comparison of design alternatives is a common design task for food proc ess engineers. Foods Operations Oriented Design System Block Library (FOODS -LIB (C)) in conjunction with its economic analysis program (ECONANAL) can be used in this capacity. To demonstrate how FOODS-LIE can be used in a tim e efficient manner to perform analysis of design alternatives, a case study was conducted in which five alternative processes to manufacture whole mil k powder were compared. The design goal was to minimize steam use and maxim ize 10 yr net present worth. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights rese rved.