"This module introduces students to the fundamental engineering principles of food processing systems, including process classification, mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics and transport, steady-state and unsteady-state heat transfer, steam generation and utilization. It further covers the applications of the engineering principles to several common processes found in the handling, processing, storage, packaging and distribution of food products, e.g. heat exchange, and refrigeration. Industrial examples related to the principles will be provided throughout the module. With a successful completion of this module, the students should be able to: 1. Understand the difference between a continuous process and a batch process and its relevance to the food industry 2. Perform mass and energy balance on any food production process and use it as a tool in designing and evaluating a process. 3. Understand the difference between Newtonian fluids and non-Newtonian fluids and its impact on fluid flow and transport 4. Perform pumping requirement calculations in a liquid transport system and select a pump. 5. Understand the difference between centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps and the various issues in operating a centrifugal pump. 6. Understand steam generation systems and utilize the steam tables. 7. Evaluate the combined heat transfer effect in a typical system. 8. Understand the structure and characteristics of common heat exchangers and perform heat transfer calculations in a heat exchanger. 9. Estimate the geometric center temperature and average temperature under an unsteady-state heat transfer condition. 10.Understand the structure and functions of the key components in a refrigeration system and evaluate the cooling load and COP of a refrigeration system. Food processing and engineering is one of the critical core components of the food science and technology discipline. This module lays the foundation of basic food engineering knowledge which is essential for students majoring in Food Science and Technology. It contains lectures and tutorials, some video clips will be provided and discussed. Critical thinking ability is emphasized."