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R. B. Miller - Electronic Irradiation of Foods: An Introduction to the Technology - 9781441936592 - V9781441936592
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Electronic Irradiation of Foods: An Introduction to the Technology

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Description for Electronic Irradiation of Foods: An Introduction to the Technology paperback. Series: Food Engineering Series. Num Pages: 308 pages, 249 black & white illustrations, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 538.

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.

Electronic Irradiation of Foods describes all the key aspects of electron accelerator technology in detail. It emphasizes the physical science and technology aspects of food irradiation using machine sources of ionizing radiation. The book provides significant technical depth for interested workers and present descriptive, introductory material that should help demystify technology for businessmen to ... Read more

Introductory chapters summarize the effects of ionizing radiation on biological organisms and the organic compounds comprising foods, and give an overview of the food irradiation process. Subsequent chapters cover the details of the electron beam and x-ray energy deposition, electron accelerator technologies, beam scanning systems, material handling systems, shielding design, and process control considerations. Important appendices cover radiation dosimetry, induced radioactivity, and ozone generation.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
Series
Food Engineering Series
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441936592
SKU
V9781441936592
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About R. B. Miller
Robert B. Miller is currently Vice-President for Technology Development for the SureBeam Corporation, the world's only company specifically devoted to food irradiation using accelerator sources of ionizing radiation. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Ohio State University (1973), and has held a variety of relevant technical and managerial positions in his 30-year career. He has over 30 open-literature ... Read more

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