Research outputs

Energy demand reduction in food production

Wu, H., Karayiannis, T.G. and Tassou, S.A. (2013). A two-dimensional frying model for the investigation and optimisation of continuous industrial frying systems.Applied Thermal Engineering,51 (1-2): 926-936.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.10.002

Wu, H., Tassou, S.A. and Karayiannis, T.G. (2013). Modelling and control approaches for energy reduction in continuous frying systems. Applied Energy, 112: 939-948.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.01.084

Wu, H., Tassou, S.A., Karayiannis, T.G. and Jouhara, H. (2013). Analysis and simulation of continuous food frying processes. Applied Thermal Engineering, 53 (2): 332-339.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.04.023

Saguy, I.S., Singh, R.P., Johnson, T., Fryer, P.J. and Sastry, S.K. (2013). Challenges facing food engineering. Journal of Food Engineering, 119 (2): 332-342.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.05.031

Wu H, Karayiannis TG, Tassou SA (2013). A two-dimensional frying model for the investigation and optimisation of continuous industrial frying systems. Applied Thermal Engineering 51(1-2):926-936.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.10.002

Wu H, Tassou SA, Karayiannis TG (2013). Modelling and control approaches for energy reduction in continuous frying systems. Applied Energy, 112, 2013, (939-948).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.01.084

Wu, H., Tassou, S.A., Karayiannis, T.G. and Jouhara, H. (2013). Analysis and simulation of continuous food frying processes. Applied Thermal Engineering, 53 (2): 332-339.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.04.023

Saguy IS, Singh RP, Johnson T, Fryer PJ, Sastry SK (2013). Challenges in Food Engineering. Journal of Food Engineering 119, pp. 332-342.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.05.031

Spyropoulos, F., Lloyd, D.M., Hancocks, R.D. and Pawlik, A.K. (2014). Advances in membrane emulsification. Part A: recent developments in processing aspects and microstructural design approaches. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 94 (4): 613-627.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6444opens new window

Spyropoulos, F., Lloyd, D.M., Hancocks, R.D. and Pawlik, A.K. (2014). Advances in membrane emulsification. Part B: recent developments in modelling and scale-up approaches. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 94 (4): 628-638.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6443

Palabiyik, I., Olunloyo, B., Fryer, P.J. and Robbins, P.T. (2014). Flow regimes in the emptying of pipes filled with a Herschel-Bulkley fluid. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, In Press.

Yang, Z., Fan, H., Parker, D.J., Fryer, P.J., Bakalis, S. and Fan, X. (2014). Study on solids translational and rotational motions in rotating cans. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 57: 383-392.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2013.12.047

Hitchcock, I., Lunel, M., Bakalis, S., Fletcher, R.S., Holt, E.M. and Rigby, S.P. (2014). Improving sensitivity and accuracy of pore structural characterisation using scanning curves in integrated gas sorption and mercury porosimetry experiments. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 417: 88-99.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2013.11.025

Spyropoulos F, Lloyd DM, Hancocks RD, Pawlik, AK (2014). Advances in membrane emulsification. Part A: recent developments in processing aspects and microstructural design approaches. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 94(4) pp. 628-638.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6444

Spyropoulos F, Lloyd DM, Hancocks RD, Pawlik, AK (2014). Advances in membrane emulsification. Part B: recent developments in modelling and scale-up approaches. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 94(4) pp. 613-627.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6443

Palabiyik I, Olunloyo B, Fryer PJ, and Robbins PT. Flow regimes in the emptying of pipes filled with a Herschel-Bulkley fluid. Chemical Engineering Research and Design (2014). 92(11), pp. 2201-2212
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2014.01.001

Fadhl, B., Wrobel, L.C., Jouhara, H. (2014) CFD modelling of a two-phase closed thermosiphon charged with R134a and R404a. Applied Thermal Engineering 78 482-490.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.12.062

Corrochano, B.R., Melrose, J.R., Bentley, A.C., Fryer, P.J., Bakalis, S (2015). A new methodology to estimate the steady-state permeability of roast and ground coffee in packed beds. Journal of Food Engineering 150, pp. 106-116.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2014.11.006

Roos, Y.H., Fryer, P.J., Knorr, D., Schuchmann, H.P., Schroën, K., Schutyser, M. A.I., Trystam, G. Windhab, E.J. (2015). Food Engineering at Multiple Scales: Case Studies, Challenges and the Future—A European Perspective. Food Engineering Reviews 8(2): 91-115.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12393-015-9125-z

Keppler, S., Bakalis, S., Leadley, C. E., and Fryer, P. J. (2015). "Processing of barley grains in a continuous vibrating conveyor." Journal of Food Engineering, 187, 114-123.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2016.04.010

Mihailova, O., Lim, V., McCarthy, M.J., McCarthy, K.L., Bakalis, S. (2015). Laminar mixing in a SMX static mixer evaluated by positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Chemical Engineering Science 137 (1), pp 1014-1023.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2015.07.015

Palabiyik I., Yilmaz M.T., Fryer P.J., Robbins P.T., Toker O.S. (2015). Minimising the environmental footprint of industrial-scaled cleaning processes by optimisation of a novel clean-in-place system protocol. Journal of Cleaner Production 108, pp 1009-1018.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.114

Mroue, H., Ramos, J.B., Wrobel, L.C., Jouhara, H. (2015) Experimental and numerical investigation of an air-to-water heat pipe-based heat exchanger. Applied Thermal Engineering 78 339-350.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.01.005

Li, L., Ge, Y.T., Luo, X., Tassou, S.A. (2016). Thermodynamic analysis and comparison between CO2 transcritical power cycles and R245fa Organic Rankine cycles for low grade heat to power energy conversion. Applied Thermal Engineering 106:1290-1299 05 Aug 2016.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.06.132

Abboudi, M. , AL-Bachir, M. , Koudsi, Y., Jouhara, H. (2016) 'Combined Effects of Gamma Irradiation and Blanching Process on Acrylamide Content in Fried Potato Strips'. International Journal of Food Properties, 19 (7). pp. 1447 - 1454.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2014.968790

Pérez-Mohedano, R., Letzelter, N., Bakalis, S. Swelling and hydration studies on egg yolk samples via scanning fluid dynamic gauge and gravimetric tests (2016). Journal of Food Engineering, 169, art. no. 8291, pp. 101-113.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2015.08.014

Keppler, S., Bakalis, S., Leadley, C. E., and Fryer, P. J. (2016). "A Systematic Study of the Residence Time of Flour in a Vibrating Apparatus Used for Thermal Processing." Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 33, 462-471.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2015.12.003

Lopez-Quiroga E., Wang R., Gouseti O., Fryer P.J., Bakalis S. (2016). Crystallisation in concentrated systems: a modelling approach. Food and Bioproducts Processing. 100(B) 525-534. October 2016.

Jouhara, H., Fadhl, B., Wrobel, L.C. (2016).Three-dimensional CFD simulation of geyser boiling in a two-phase closed thermosiphon. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 41(37) 16463-16476.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.02.038

Amini, A. , Miller, J.  and Jouhara, H.   (2016)   'An Investigation into the Use of the Heat Pipe Technology in Thermal Energy Storage Heat Exchangers'. Energy.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.02.089

Ramos, J. , Chong, A.  and Jouhara, H.   (2016)   'Experimental and Numerical investigation of a cross flow air-to-water heat pipe-based heat exchanger used in waste heat recovery'. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.06.100

Energy demand reduction in food retail and consumption

Lu, W. and Tassou, S.A. (2013). Characterization and experimental investigation of phase change materials for chilled food refrigerated cabinet applications. Applied Energy, 112: 1376-1382.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.01.071opens new window

Suamir, I.N. and Tassou, S.A. (2013). Performance evaluation of integrated trigeneration and CO2 refrigeration systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 50 (2): 1487-1495.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.11.055opens new window

Ge, Y.T., Tassou, S.A. and Suamir, I.N. (2013). Prediction and analysis of the seasonal performance of tri-generation and CO2 refrigeration systems in supermarkets.Applied Energy, 112: 898-906.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.12.027opens new window

Lu W, Tassou SA. (2013) Characterization and experimental investigation of phase change materials for chilled food refrigerated cabinet applications. Applied Energy, 112 (2013) 1376-1382.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.01.071opens new window

Suamir IN, Tassou SA. (2013). Performance evaluation of integrated trigeneration and CO2 refrigeration systems. Applied Thermal Engineering 50(2), 1487-1495.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.11.055opens new window

Ge YT, Tassou SA, Suamir IN (2013).Prediction and analysis of the seasonal performance of tri-generation and CO2 refrigeration systems in supermarkets. Applied Energy, Vol. 112, 2013, (898-906).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.12.027opens new window

Ge Y.T., Tassou, S.A. (2014). Control optimisation for heat recovery from CO2 refrigeration systems in supermarkets. Energy Conversion and Management, 78: 245-252.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2013.10.071opens new window

Ge, Y. T. and Tassou, S. A. (2014). Control optimisation for heat recovery from CO2 refrigeration systems in supermarkets. Energy Conversion and Management, 78: 245–252.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2013.10.071opens new window

Kolokotroni, M., Tassou, S.A. and Gowreesunker, B.L. (2014). Energy aspects and ventilation of food retail buildings, Advances in Building Energy Research, April 2014.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17512549.2014.897252opens new window

Kolokotroni, M., Tassou, SA., Gowreesunker, B. (2014). Energy aspects and ventilation of food retail buildings, Advances in Building Energy Research, April 2014.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17512549.2014.897252opens new window

Fusi, A., R. Guidetti and A. Azapagic (2015). Evaluation of environmental impacts in the catering sector: The case of pasta. Journal of Cleaner Production.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.074opens new window

Ge, Y. T., Tassou, S. A., Santosa I.D. and Tsamos K.M. (2015). Design optimisation of CO2 gas cooler/condenser in a refrigeration system. Applied Energy 160: 973-981.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.123

Alzuwaid F, Ge YT, Tassou SA, Raeisi A, Gowreesunker L. The novel use of phase change materials in a refrigerated display cabinet: An experimental investigation Applied Thermal Engineering 75:770-778 22 Jan 2015.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.10.028opens new window

Topriska E, Kolokotroni M, Dehouche Z, Wilson E (2015). Solar hydrogen system for cooking applications: Experimental and numerical study, Renewable Energy, 83:717-728 · November 2015
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2015.05.011opens new window

Ge Y.T., Tassou, S.A., Dewa Santosa, I., Tsamos K. (2015). Design optimisation of CO2 gas cooler/condenser in a refrigeration system. Applied Energy, 160(2015) 973-981.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.123opens new window

Jouhara, H., Milko, J., Danielewicz, J., Sayegh, M.A., Szulgowska-Zgrzywa, M., Ramos, J.B., Lester, S.P. (2015). The performance of a novel flat heat pipe based thermal and PV/T (photovoltaic and thermal system) solar collector that can be used as an energy-active building envelope material. Energy 108, 148-154.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.07.063opens new window

Alzuwaid, F.A., Ge, Y.T., Tassou, S.A., Sun, J. (2016). The novel use of phase change materials in an open type refrigerated display cabinet: a theoretical investigation. Applied Energy, 180:76-85, 15 Oct 2016 doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.088.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.088opens new window

Tsamos, K.M., Ge, Y. T., Santosa I.D. and Tassou, S. A. (2016). Experimental investigation of gas cooler/condenser designs and effects on a CO2 booster system. Applied Energy (In Press).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.03.004

Tsamos, K.M. Ge, Y.T. Santosa, I.D.M.C., Tassou S.A. (2016). Experimental investigation of gas cooler/condenser designs and effects on a CO2 booster system. Applied Energy. 186(3) 470-479 March 2016.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.03.004opens new window

Topriska E, Kolokotroni M, Dehouche Z, Wilson E (2016). The potential to generate solar hydrogen for cooking applications: Case studies of Ghana, Jamaica and Indonesia, Renewable Energy, 95:495-509 · September 2016.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.04.060opens new window

Schmidt Rivera, X. and A. Azapagic (2016). Life cycle costs and environmental impacts of production and consumption of ready and home-made meals. Journal of Cleaner Production 112 214-228.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.111opens new window

Energy, resource flows and environmental impacts of food chains

Amienyo, D., Camilleri, C. and Azapagic, A. (2013). Environmental impacts of consumption of Australian red wine in the UK. Journal of Cleaner Production, 72: 110-119.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.02.044opens new window

Amienyo, D., C. Camilleri and A. Azapagic (2013). Environmental impacts of Wine Consumption in the UK. J Cleaner Prod., 72, 110-119.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.02.044opens new window

Tassou, S.A., Kolokotroni, M., Gowreesunker, B.L., Stojceska, V., Azapagic, A., Fryer, P.J. and Bakalis, S. (2014). Energy demand and reduction opportunities in the UK food chain. Proceedings of the ICE - Energy, 167 (3): 162 –170.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/ener.14.00014opens new window

Schmidt Rivera, X.C., Espinoza Orias, N. and Azapagic, A. (2014). Life cycle impacts of convenience food: Comparison of ready and home-made meals. Journal of Cleaner Production, 73: 294-309.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.01.008opens new window

Schmidt Rivera, X.C, N. Espinoza Orias and A. Azapagic (2014). Life cycle impacts of convenience food: Comparison of ready and home-made meals. J Cleaner Prod.. J Cleaner Prod, 73, 294-309.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.01.008opens new window

Tassou SA, Kolokotroni M, Gowreesunker B, Stojceska V, Azapagic A, Fryer P, Bakalis S. (2014). Energy demand and reduction opportunities in the UK food chain Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Energy 167(3):162-170 01.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/ener.14.00014opens new window

Gowreesunker, B.L. and Tassou, S.A. (2015). Approaches for modelling the energy flow in food chains. Energy, Sustainability and Society (2015) 5:7.

Jeswani, H. K., R. Burkinshaw and A. Azapagic (2015). Environmental sustainability issues in the food-energy water nexus: breakfast cereals and snacks. Sustainable Production and Consumption 2 17-28.

Schmidt Rivera, X. and A. Azapagic (2015). Life cycle costs and environmental impacts of production and consumption of ready and home-made meals. Journal of Cleaner Production.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.111opens new window

Azapagic, A., J. Bore, B. Cheserek, S. Kamunya and A. Elbehri (2015). The global warming potential of production and consumption of Kenyan tea. Journal of Cleaner Production.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.029opens new window

Gujba, H., Y. Mulugetta and A. Azapagic (2015). The household cooking sector in Nigeria: environmental and economic sustainability assessment. Resources 4 412-433.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/resources4020412opens new window

Gowreesunker BL, Tassou SA. Approaches for modelling the energy flow in food chains Energy, Sustainability and Society 5 Article number 7 26 Feb 2015.

Amienyo, D. and A. Azapagic (2016). Life cycle environmental impacts and costs of beer production and consumption in the UK. International Journal of LCA 21 492–509.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-016-1028-6opens new window

Food chain interaction and integration with the energy supply system

Gowreesunker, B.L. and Tassou, S.A. (2014). Energy generation potential of anaerobic digestion from the food and farming wastes of the UK food chain. Renewable Bioresources, 2:4.
http://dx.doi.org/10.7243/2052-6237-2-4opens new window

Whiting, A. and Azapagic, A. (2014). Life cycle environmental impacts of generating electricity and heat from biogas produced by anaerobic digestion. Energy, 70: 181-193.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.03.103opens new window

Stamford, L. and Azapagic, A. (2014). Life cycle environmental impacts of UK shale gas. Applied Energy, 134: 506–518.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.08.063opens new window

Kythreotou, N., Florides, G. and Tassou, S. A. (2014). A review of simple to scientific models for anaerobic digestion. Renewable Energy, 71: 701-714.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.05.055opens new window

Whiting, A. and A. Azapagic (2014). Life cycle environmental impacts of generating electricity and heat from biogas produced by anaerobic digestion. Energy, 70, 181-193.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.03.103opens new window

Stamford, L. and A. Azapagic (2014). Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of UK Shale Gas. Applied Energy. 134 (2014) 506–518.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.08.063opens new window

Kythreotou, N., Florides, G. and Tassou, S. A. (2014). A review of simple to scientific models for anaerobic digestion. Renewable Energy, 71: 701-714.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.05.055opens new window

Stamford, L. and A. Azapagic (2014). Life cycle sustainability assessment of UK electricity scenarios to 2070. Energy for Sustainable Development 23 194–211.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2014.09.008opens new window

Gowreesunker BL, Tassou SA. (2014). Energy generation potential of anaerobic digestion from the food and farming wastes of the UK food chain, Renewable Bioresources, Article number 4 31, 2014.

Balcombe, P., D. Rigby and A. Azapagic (2015). Environmental impacts of microgeneration: Integrating solar PV, Stirling engine CHP and battery storage. Applied Energy 139 245–259.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.11.034opens new window

Fusi, A., J. Bacenetti, M. Fiala and A. Azapagic (2016). Life cycle environmental impacts of electricity from biogas produced by anaerobic digestion. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 4 26 1-17.
https://dx.doi.org/10.3389%2Ffbioe.2016.00026opens new window

Galán-Martín, A., G. Guillén-Gosálbez, L. Stamford and A. Azapagic (2016). Enhanced data envelopment analysis for sustainability assessment: a novel methodology and application to electricity technologies. Computers & Chemical Engineering 90 188-200.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2016.04.022opens new window

Food technology and sustainability

Alaunyte, I., Stojceska, V., Plunkett, A. and Derbyshire, E. (2014). Dietary iron intervention using a staple food product for improvement of iron status in female runners. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 11:50.
http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1186/s12970-014-0050-yopens new window

Policy

Ingram, J.S.I., Tassou, S.A. et.al. (2013). Priority research questions for the UK food system, Food Security, 5 (5): 617-636.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12571-013-0294-4opens new window

Ingram S.I.J., Tassou, S.A. et.al. (2013). Priority research questions for the UK food system, Food Security, Vol 5., No. 5., (2013), 617-636.

Kouloumpis, V., L. Stamford and A. Azapagic (2015). Decarbonising electricity mix: Is climate change mitigation going to be carried out at the expense of other environmental impacts? Sustainable Production and Consumption 1 1-21.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2015.04.001opens new window

Consumer Perception and Behaviour 

Potter, R., Stojceska, V., Plunkett, A. (2014). An investigation of the consumer perception on the quality of the gluten and wheat free breads available on the UK market. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 8 (4): 362-372.
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11694-014-9199-yopens new window

Hoolohan, C., C. McLachlan and S. Mander (2016). Trends and drivers of end-use energy demand and the implications for managing energy in food supply chains: Synthesising insights from the social sciences. Sustainable Production and Consumption 8 1-17.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2016.06.002opens new window