Publisher's Synopsis
Designed to be a practical guide to automation within the food industry, this book seeks to identify those elements of any automation scheme which have to be considered first and which form the foundations of any successful project. Examples are used, wherever possible, to show what can be done, how it can be achieved and what should be avoided. Each chapter aims to cover key areas of its subject, using a minimum of technical jargon.;The book is intended for engineers involved in the practical application of automation systems in the food industry, and it will also offer a background for managers and accountants responsible for investing in the development itself.