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Food Additives and Ingredients, Food Processing
Expert has had over 30 years of experience in food research and food processing technologies. He has engaged in the formulation and preservation of food throughout his professional career. He is familiar with the composition, classification, methods of preservation, nutritional…
Materials (grain, fertilizer, rock, coal, wood chips, etc.) Handling, Storage and Processing. Facilities, Bins, Silos, Mills and Related Equipment and Processes
Expert has expertise in bulk materials handling, storage, and processing systems particularly in regard to the agricultural industry. He specializes in the structure and systems design of pre-engineered buildings, bins, silos, and bunkers. He has experience in the specification, design,…
Cryogenics, Food Freezing, Superconducting Systems, Deep Refrigeration
Expert has expertise in the cryogenic field, particularly in cryogenic freezer and custom cryogenic apparatus design for application of cooling in processing lines. Expert has pioneered novel methods to control temperatures, flows, heat leaks, expansion and contraction of materials, and…
Chemical Process and Design
Expert has expertise in design, system engineering, and practical applications focusing on packed and tray towers, evaporators, heat exchangers (i.e. shell and tube, spiral and plate type, and specialized heat transfer equipment), heat pumps, pressure and vacuum filtration, dryers, centrifuges,…
Automation, Special Machinery, Product Design, Design reviews, Patent reviews
Expert has 40 years of experience in the design of products, production machinery, integrated manufacturing systems, and factory automation for the food, medical, drug, cosmetic, apparel, electronic, battery disposables, electrical, automotive, rubber, plastic, paper, textiles and many other industries. His…
Food Processing and Packaging
During the past 14 years, Expert has had an active research program in aseptic processing and packaging. This program has included university and industry research into package/product interactions, aseptic processing equipment, and packaging systems. His current research includes biological verification…
Food Process Engineering
A thought leader in Food Processing, Food Extrusion, and Food Processing Equipment, Expert is known for his experience in food process engineering -- primarily in process scale-up, process development, and troubleshooting. He has done a great deal of work in…
Protein Gelation and Texture; Muscle Foods and Ingredients
Expert's (pronounced La-neer, or "Tie'-ree") is an expert in surimi manufacturing and surimi products, including species, process/handling effects, and additive ingredient effects on gelling properties of surimi. Cryoprotection of muscle proteins and protein recovery during manufacturing are two recent emphases.…
Process Analysis & Simulation
DECAFFEINATION & OTHER SEPARATION PROCESSES; NONSOLVENT DECAFFEINATION. Expert (prefers "Expert") is a recognized authority in the field of decaffeination. He has many patents involving decaffeination, including two of the basic nonsolvent procedures (water and supercritical carbon dioxide.) In his work…
Materials Processing
SIZE REDUCTION OF SOLIDS; GRINDING (COMMINUTION). Expert (prefers "Expert") has spent a significant portion of his career in size reduction technology, chiefly involving himself with the identification, selection, and qualification of crushing, grinding, and milling processes. He has developed processes…