ABSTRACT

CONTENTS 29.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................713

29.1.1 Sound Waves ..................................................................................................................714 29.1.2 Wave Characteristics ......................................................................................................715 29.1.3 Cavitation ........................................................................................................................716 29.1.4 Liquid Flow and Bubble Movement ..............................................................................717 29.1.5 Sonochemistry ................................................................................................................717

29.2 Ultrasound Instrumentation ..........................................................................................................718 29.2.1 Transducers ....................................................................................................................718 29.2.2 Ultrasonic Equipment ....................................................................................................718

29.3 Ultrasound in Food Processing ....................................................................................................719 29.3.1 Antimicrobial Treatment ................................................................................................719