An economic analysis of a multi-commodity fruit and vegetable irradiator
Although irradiation of foods has been studied since the late 1940's and irradiation of grains and potatoes has been approved for years, only recently has the Food and Drug Administration approved irradiation of pork, fresh fruits and vegetables at doses up to 100 krad for commercial sale. A key element in commercializing irradiation technology by the food processing industry is economic viability. This paper presents an economic analysis for a multi-commodity fruit and vegetable irradiator processing apples, cherries, pears, asparagus, onions, and potatoes. Dose, throughput, and the schedule were examined. Design information and capital and operating costs for various sizes of irradiators are presented. The economics look promising, with typical costs in larger facilities in the range of a few cents per pound of product.
- OSTI ID:
- 5078610
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-870822-; TRN: 88-020401
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: American Institute of Chemical Engineers summer national meeting, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 16 Aug 1987; Other Information: Technical Paper 29C
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
FOOD
IRRADIATION
COMMERCIALIZATION
COST
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
EQUIPMENT
FOOD INDUSTRY
FOOD PROCESSING
FRUITS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
VEGETABLES
ECONOMICS
INDUSTRY
PLANTS
PROCESSING
553004* - Agriculture & Food Technology- Food Protection & Preservation- (1987-)
290200 - Energy Planning & Policy- Economics & Sociology