ASM 245 Materials Handling and Processing: Lab Manual 2025 Edition Paperback – January 15, 2025

ASM 245 Lab Manual provides an in-depth exploration of the principles of material processing and handling with a focus on agricultural systems. This course is designed to introduce students to the physical properties and characteristics of agricultural materials—such as food, fiber, and feed—and how these properties influence harvesting, handling, processing, and storage practices. Students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in handling agricultural products, from the initial stages of harvesting to final storage and processing, including an analysis of their impact on product quality and safety.Key Topics Include:Physical Properties of Agricultural MaterialsStudy of the physical characteristics of food, fiber, and feed materialsImpact of material properties on processing and storage decisionsMaterial Processing TechniquesMethods of preservation and dryingSize reduction technologies (e.g., grinding, crushing, shredding)Mixing, blending, refrigeration, extrusion, and pelleting processesConveying and Transport SystemsDesign and analysis of systems for transporting agricultural materialsConsiderations for minimizing damage and maintaining product quality during transportQuality Control in Agricultural ProcessingTechniques for monitoring and ensuring quality throughout the handling and processing stagesCoordination between production, handling, and processing systems to ensure consistency and qualityScheduling and Coordination of Biologically-Based SystemsPrinciples of scheduling and coordinating processes in agricultural systemsManaging the timing and logistics of biological material flows for optimal efficiency and quality Read more