Packaging
Abstract
Packaging systems for oils and fat products have become more complex as the demands for containing, protecting, and identifying products have increased for manufacturers. The packaging system must be designed to produce an economical product that satisfies regulatory guidelines, consumer demands, and production requirements. This chapter discusses the design methodology for implementing an integrated oil-fat packaging line and the major line components and includes a description of typical edible oils lines and bulk filling lines. A further discussion of the design methodology explores the three phases involved: conceptual-definition phase, preliminary engineering, and final engineering.