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What is the primary goal of separation processes in the food processing industry?
What is the primary goal of separation processes in the food processing industry?
Which characteristic is NOT commonly used in separation processes?
Which characteristic is NOT commonly used in separation processes?
Which of the following methods is used to separate components based on particle size?
Which of the following methods is used to separate components based on particle size?
What type of separation is centrifugation primarily based on?
What type of separation is centrifugation primarily based on?
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Which separation process relies on the principle of solubility differences in different solvents?
Which separation process relies on the principle of solubility differences in different solvents?
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What is a potential consequence of using a filter with excessively large pore sizes?
What is a potential consequence of using a filter with excessively large pore sizes?
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How does the quantity of solids in a slurry influence filtration?
How does the quantity of solids in a slurry influence filtration?
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What effect does using a high volume of slurry have on the filtration process?
What effect does using a high volume of slurry have on the filtration process?
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Why is the type of filter specified in the BPR critical?
Why is the type of filter specified in the BPR critical?
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What could be a result of a thick filter cake during the filtration process?
What could be a result of a thick filter cake during the filtration process?
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What is the term used for the solid material that remains on the filter during filtration?
What is the term used for the solid material that remains on the filter during filtration?
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In which type of filtration equipment is centrifugal force used to separate solids from liquids?
In which type of filtration equipment is centrifugal force used to separate solids from liquids?
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What happens to the filtrate in a centrifugal filter when the solid material is the desired product?
What happens to the filtrate in a centrifugal filter when the solid material is the desired product?
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What is the purpose of the initial filter material or membrane in a filter press?
What is the purpose of the initial filter material or membrane in a filter press?
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At what pressure are filter plates typically forced together in a filter press?
At what pressure are filter plates typically forced together in a filter press?
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What is the liquid that passes through the filter during the filtration process called?
What is the liquid that passes through the filter during the filtration process called?
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What is the main advantage of using a filter press for filtration?
What is the main advantage of using a filter press for filtration?
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During the filtration process, the solids and liquid mixture is referred to as what?
During the filtration process, the solids and liquid mixture is referred to as what?
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What is a disadvantage of using a rotary drum vacuum filter?
What is a disadvantage of using a rotary drum vacuum filter?
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In what application would a filter press be particularly useful?
In what application would a filter press be particularly useful?
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Which factor is NOT listed as a common parameter controlling filtering operations?
Which factor is NOT listed as a common parameter controlling filtering operations?
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What is one advantage of using a rotary drum vacuum filter?
What is one advantage of using a rotary drum vacuum filter?
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Which method can speed up the flow in filtration processes?
Which method can speed up the flow in filtration processes?
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What could happen if too high a pressure is applied during the filtration process?
What could happen if too high a pressure is applied during the filtration process?
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How does vacuum filtration differ from pressure filtration?
How does vacuum filtration differ from pressure filtration?
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Which product is commonly processed using plate and frame filters?
Which product is commonly processed using plate and frame filters?
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Which of the following is a necessary accessory for operating a rotary drum vacuum filter?
Which of the following is a necessary accessory for operating a rotary drum vacuum filter?
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What is a limitation of filters with a small pore size?
What is a limitation of filters with a small pore size?
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What type of filter is used in the beer production process during maturation?
What type of filter is used in the beer production process during maturation?
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How does centrifugal force assist in filtration?
How does centrifugal force assist in filtration?
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What might occur if the vacuum in a rotary drum vacuum filter is too strong?
What might occur if the vacuum in a rotary drum vacuum filter is too strong?
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What happens to the filter cake when the slurry is drawn through vacuum too weakly?
What happens to the filter cake when the slurry is drawn through vacuum too weakly?
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Study Notes
Food Processing Separations
- Separations are crucial in the food processing industry.
- Goal: isolate specific components, boosting product value (extracted component, residue, or both).
- Separation methods rely on differences between components (size, shape, color, density, solubility, electrical charge, volatility).
Separation Techniques
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Density-based separations:
- Cream separator: separates based on density differences.
- Clarification (Precipitation): removes components based on density.
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Size-based separations:
- Membrane processes: use membranes to separate by size.
- Filtration: separates solids from liquids based on particle size differences. Typically separates precipitate from solution or particles from air.
- Centrifugation: separates based on density differences in particles.
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Solubility-based separations:
- Extraction: separates compounds based on different solubilities in different solvents.
- Crystallization: isolates components based on differing solubilities in a mixture.
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Volatility-based separations:
- Distillation: separates components based on differing boiling points (volatility).
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Other separations:
- Electrophoresis: a separation technique based on differences in electrical charge.
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Explore various separation techniques used in the food processing industry through this quiz. Learn about density-based, size-based, and solubility-based methods, including filtration, centrifugation, and extraction. Test your knowledge on how these methods enhance product value.
