CME8130 : Food Processing
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Colin Hare
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To outline the challenges involved with food processing, including handling powders and complex fluids, and preventing contamination and maintaining a sanitary process.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover rheology and handling of complex fluids, e.g., emulsions (such as mayonnaise) and suspensions (such as peanut butter). This includes an examination of the interaction forces within these fluids. Other food products/ingredients include powders (e.g., flours and sugars), the module will therefore cover particle properties such as size and strength. Problems of powder handling such as segregation and poor flowability will be outlined, including how to design a hopper to ensure reliable flow, taking account of the stresses in the powder bed. The causes of contamination, cleaning practices and guidelines for hygienic equipment design will also be discussed.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 44:00 | 44:00 | Preparation and completion of computer assessment and exam revision |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Lectures covering core material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 32 | 1:00 | 32:00 | Preparation for tutorials and reviewing lecture material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Key concepts are introduced and developed in lectures, supported by analysis of complex problems in tutorials.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Canvas quiz covering aspects of the syllabus |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination and formative assessment will allow the opportunity for students to demonstrate achievement of module learning outcomes.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME8130's Timetable