The modern packing house
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The modern packing house

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The modern packing house

About this book

The Modern Packing House is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the intricate processes, machinery, and management practices of early 20th-century meat packing plants. Authored by G. S. Baughman and L. B. Tuck, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the design, construction, and operation of packing houses, reflecting the technological advancements and industrial standards of its era. It covers every aspect of the meat packing industry, from the initial handling of livestock to the final distribution of processed products. Detailed chapters discuss the layout and equipment of slaughtering floors, chilling rooms, cutting and curing departments, and by-product utilization, emphasizing efficiency, sanitation, and safety. The book also addresses the importance of refrigeration, waste management, and the economic factors influencing plant operation. Richly illustrated with diagrams and photographs, The Modern Packing House serves as both a technical manual and a historical document, capturing the spirit of innovation that transformed food production and distribution in the early 1900s. It is an invaluable resource for students, engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of industrial food processing.

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Information

Publisher
Science & Technology Publishing
Year
2025
Topic
Technology & Engineering
eBook ISBN
9782528122860
Subtopic
Social History
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. THE MODERN PACKING HOUSE
  2. PREFACE.
  3. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
  4. CHAPTER I. MODERN PACKING HOUSES.
  5. CHAPTER II. LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION.
  6. CHAPTER III. PLANT DESIGN.
  7. CHAPTER IV REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
  8. CHAPTER V. REFRIGERATION REQUIREMENTS.
  9. CHAPTER VI POWER PLANT REQUIREMENT.
  10. CHAPTER VII COOLERS.
  11. CHAPTER VIII WAREHOUSES.
  12. CHAPTER IX SLAUGHTERING CATTLE.
  13. CHAPTER X DRESSING YIELDS AND CATTLE CUTTINGS.
  14. CHAPTER XI HIDES AND PELTS.
  15. CHAPTER XII OLEO OIL AND STEARINE.
  16. CHAPTER XIII. BONE DEPARTMENT.
  17. CHAPTER XIV. TANK HOUSE DEPARTMENT.
  18. CHAPTER XV. TANK WATER.
  19. CHAPTER XVI. FERTILIZER.
  20. CHAPTER XVII. CASINGS.
  21. CHAPTER XVIII. BEEF MISCELLANY
  22. CHAPTER XIX. SHEEP AND CALVES
  23. CHAPTER XX HOG SLAUGHTERING
  24. CHAPTER XXI PORK CUTTINGS
  25. CHAPTER XXII. CURING MEATS
  26. CHAPTER XXIII. LARD, COMPOUND AND GREASES
  27. CHAPTER XXIV. SMOKE HOUSE
  28. CHAPTER XXV. DOMESTIC SAUSAGE
  29. CHAPTER XXVI DRIED SAUSAGE
  30. CHAPTER XXVII BUTTERINE
  31. CHAPTER XXVIII BOXES AND COOPERAGE
  32. CHAPTER XXIX DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTING
  33. TOPICAL INDEX
  34. PUBLICATIONS OF NICKERSON & COLLINS CO.
  35. Transcriber’s Notes

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