Experiments for a unit operations in food engineering course

Abstract

A series of hands-on activities were developed to accompany a Unit Operations in Food Engineering course. The activities covered mechanical properties, the mechanical energy balance, and heat transfer. Each experiment was completed in a two-hour class period. Equipment for one group of students would cost approximately $50, assuming basic laboratory equipment is available. Total expenditures on supplies for the three labs were less than $100. Learning objectives, proposed assessment of student learning and specific details of the experiments are included for each experiment.