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The development of spectroscopic techniques as advanced sensors for the optimisation and control of food and paper processing (STAS)

ReferenceBBS/E/F/04210970
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Dr Reg Wilson
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution Quadram Institute Bioscience
DepartmentQuadram Institute Bioscience Department
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 33,801
StatusCompleted
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/04/1997
End date 31/05/2000
Duration38 months

Abstract

The aims of this project are to determine the state-of-the- art in spectroscopic sensors and related technologies with the aim of developing a new generation of on-line techniques base on optothermal, infrared and Raman spectroscopies. The idea will be to design prototype systems incorporating the latest technological developments specifically with the conditions and requirements of the food industry in mind. While the sensors are being developed, some applications will be studied and suitable probe designs compared. Thebest designs will be determined empirically and by computer simulation involving optical CAD with mathematical modelling of food microstructure. In the final phase of the project the prototypes will be deployed in real factories. the ultimate objective is to develop a European-based sensor product range.

Summary

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Committee Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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