Postharvest Engineering

Course objective

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the principles of processing and handling of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and animal products. It also aims to equip students to apply appropriate unit operations, equipment, and design considerations for efficient and sustainable processing in food industries.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Food Processing
2. 2Cleaning and Grading
3. 3Size Reduction
4. 4Mixing
5. 5Separation
6. 6Filtration
7. 7Material Handling
8. 8Moisture Content
9. 9Drying
10. 10Storage