BT 231 - Food Process Instrumentation Lab

Credit Hours: 1.5

A basic overview of instrumentation used in the food manufacturing industry. This course is a co-requisite with BT 230 Food Processing Instrumentation. In this course the student will apply the knowledge learned in BT 230 to the actual instruments used in food processing. Examples of applied system operations are reviewed; necessary calibrations and parameters, and electrical safety are emphasized.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of basic instrumentation of food engineering;
perform various calibration and measurement exercises;
exhibit an appreciation for electrical work safe practices;
demonstrate an understanding of the different types of control systems used in instrumentation; and
demonstrate a basic comprehension of mechanical processes, process control and control loops.

Prerequisites: BT 105, BT 108
Corequisites: BT 230
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