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EPSRC Reference: GR/M16139/01
Title: PROCESS AND ENGINEERING MODELLING FOR BREWING AND FERMENTATION
Principal Investigator: Varley, Dr J
Other Investigators:
Lynch, Dr H Ames, Professor J
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
Bass Brewers Pre Nexus Migration
Department: Unknown (Data Transfer)
Organisation: University of Reading
Scheme: LINK
Starts: 01 June 1999 Ends: 30 June 1999 Value (£): 4,252
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Design of Process systems Fluid Dynamics
Heat & Mass Transfer
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Food and Drink
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Summary for research to be carried out at Reading is given below.The project will consist of two distinct interdependent parts: A: Improved design and operation of the fermentation process and B: Improved monitoring and control. A: Current fermentation processes will be monitored to identify any potentially adverse spatial and temporal changes in key physical/chemical parameters. Flow patterns and gas liquid dispersion characteristics will be measured as a function of time and position; flavour development will be monitored simultaneously (this being the ultimate determinant of product quality). Scaled down processes (10-50 L) will be developed. A range of options to improve efficiency of mixing and mass transfer will be considered on the small scale system. Once the optimal design and process conditions have been identified the process will be scaled up and tested. Designs will be judged successful if throughput is increased significantly, while maintaining product quality.B: Appropriate control strategies will be developed eg adaptive learning control strategies, including run-run strategies, which continually update statistical/empirical models of the process, to refine and improve process control. Where possible models will be based on an understanding of physical mechanisms underlying relevant processes.
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