Electronic Irradiation of Foods An Introduction to the Technology /

Food irradiation, the use of ionizing radiation to destroy harmful biological organism in food, is a safe, proven process that has many useful applications. It has been endorsed by numerous health organizations and has now been approved for many applications by governments around the world. Electron...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Miller, R. B. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2005.
Series:Food Engineering Series,
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • to Food Irradiation
  • Overview of Food Irradiation Technology and Concepts
  • Food Irradiation Using Electron Beams
  • Food Irradiation Using X-Rays
  • Overview of Electron Accelerator Systems
  • Principles of Electron Acceleration in Microwave Accelerators
  • Microwave Accelerator Subsystems and Components
  • Magnetic Transport and Beam Scanning Systems
  • Material Handling Systems and Components
  • Radiation Safety and X-Ray Shield Design
  • Critical System Parameters and Process Control.