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M.Tech / ICAR-NET · ASPE

Material Handling, Packaging and Transport

ASPE-U4 Agricultural Structures & Process Engineering

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Syllabus topic plan

  1. 01Bulk conveying equipment: belt, screw/auger, bucket elevators and drag/chain conveyors
  2. 02Estimation of energy requirement; damage to products during mechanical handling
  3. 03Operation and maintenance of conveying equipment
  4. 04Packaging material characteristics and selection
  5. 05Packaging techniques and equipment for liquid, powder, granular materials and horticultural produce
  6. 06Types of packaging materials; barrier properties and CFB boxes
  7. 07Modified atmosphere, smart and active packaging
  8. 08Edible films; antioxidant and antimicrobial packaging
  9. 09Micro and nano-encapsulation; cold chain management
  10. 10Refrigerated containers and trucks for perishable foods
  11. 11Damage and losses during transportation; safety standards in handling, packaging and transport

Part of the M.Tech / ICAR-NET curriculum (ICAR recommendations). Upload or find notes, previous-year papers and quick-revision reels for each topic on theciae.