Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Processes in Food Technology and Their Applications in the Food Industry
In this review, the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations in analyzing thermal processes within food technology is explored. The focus is on understanding heat transfer, fluid flow, and temperature distribution during various food processing methods, such as baking, frying, p...
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| author | Arkadiusz Szpicer Weronika Bińkowska Adrian Stelmasiak Magdalena Zalewska Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska Karol Piwowarski Joanna Piepiórka-Stepuk Andrzej Półtorak |
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| description | In this review, the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations in analyzing thermal processes within food technology is explored. The focus is on understanding heat transfer, fluid flow, and temperature distribution during various food processing methods, such as baking, frying, pasteurization, and cooling. Detailed insights that are often challenging to obtain through experimental methods alone are provided by CFD simulations, allowing for the optimization of process parameters to enhance product quality and safety. It is demonstrated that CFD can effectively model complex thermal phenomena, providing valuable data on temperature gradients and flow patterns. These simulations assist in the designing of more efficient processing equipment, improving energy consumption, and ensuring uniform heat treatment, which is crucial for maintaining the nutritional and sensory attributes of food products. Furthermore, the integration of CFD in the food industry leads to significant advancements in product development, reducing the time and cost associated with experimental trials. Future research should focus on refining these models for greater accuracy and exploring their application in emerging food processing technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5689db7c763d4322888a22bd87cb65f92025-01-10T13:15:30ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-01-0115142410.3390/app15010424Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Processes in Food Technology and Their Applications in the Food IndustryArkadiusz Szpicer0Weronika Bińkowska1Adrian Stelmasiak2Magdalena Zalewska3Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska4Karol Piwowarski5Joanna Piepiórka-Stepuk6Andrzej Półtorak7Department of Technique and Food Development, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Technique and Food Development, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Technique and Food Development, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Technique and Food Development, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Technique and Food Development, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandFaculty of Electronics, Military University of Technology, Gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, PolandDivision of Food Industry Processes and Facilities, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koszalin University of Technology, Racławicka Street, 15-17, 75-620 Koszalin, PolandDepartment of Technique and Food Development, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandIn this review, the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations in analyzing thermal processes within food technology is explored. The focus is on understanding heat transfer, fluid flow, and temperature distribution during various food processing methods, such as baking, frying, pasteurization, and cooling. Detailed insights that are often challenging to obtain through experimental methods alone are provided by CFD simulations, allowing for the optimization of process parameters to enhance product quality and safety. It is demonstrated that CFD can effectively model complex thermal phenomena, providing valuable data on temperature gradients and flow patterns. These simulations assist in the designing of more efficient processing equipment, improving energy consumption, and ensuring uniform heat treatment, which is crucial for maintaining the nutritional and sensory attributes of food products. Furthermore, the integration of CFD in the food industry leads to significant advancements in product development, reducing the time and cost associated with experimental trials. Future research should focus on refining these models for greater accuracy and exploring their application in emerging food processing technologies.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/424computational fluid dynamicsthermal processesfood technologyheat transferprocess optimization |
| spellingShingle | Arkadiusz Szpicer Weronika Bińkowska Adrian Stelmasiak Magdalena Zalewska Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska Karol Piwowarski Joanna Piepiórka-Stepuk Andrzej Półtorak Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Processes in Food Technology and Their Applications in the Food Industry Applied Sciences computational fluid dynamics thermal processes food technology heat transfer process optimization |
| title | Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Processes in Food Technology and Their Applications in the Food Industry |
| title_full | Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Processes in Food Technology and Their Applications in the Food Industry |
| title_fullStr | Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Processes in Food Technology and Their Applications in the Food Industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Processes in Food Technology and Their Applications in the Food Industry |
| title_short | Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Processes in Food Technology and Their Applications in the Food Industry |
| title_sort | computational fluid dynamics simulation of thermal processes in food technology and their applications in the food industry |
| topic | computational fluid dynamics thermal processes food technology heat transfer process optimization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/424 |
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