Food Processing Engineering

18.

Economic Analysis and Optimization

18.1.

Engineering Economics

18.1.1.

Time Value of Money

18.1.2.

Present Worth Analysis

18.1.3.

Future Worth Analysis

18.1.4.

Annual Worth Analysis

18.1.5.

Rate of Return Analysis

18.2.

18.2.1.

18.2.2.

Operating Costs

18.2.3.

Maintenance Costs

18.2.4.

18.2.5.

18.3.

Process Optimization

18.3.1.

Objective Functions

18.3.2.

18.3.3.

Linear Programming

18.3.4.

Nonlinear Programming

18.3.5.

Multi-Objective Optimization

18.4.

Life Cycle Assessment

18.4.1.

Goal and Scope Definition

18.4.2.

Inventory Analysis

18.4.3.

Impact Assessment

18.4.4.

18.5.

Sustainability Considerations

18.5.1.

Environmental Impact

18.5.2.

Social Responsibility

18.5.3.

Economic Viability

18.5.4.

Resource Efficiency

18.6.

Energy Management

18.6.1.

Energy Auditing

18.6.2.

Energy Conservation

18.6.3.

Renewable Energy Integration

18.6.4.

Energy Recovery Systems

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