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Selected Publications/Presentations

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

  • Byrne, E.P., and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2002), Investigation of how agitation during precipitation, and subsequent processing affects the particle size distribution and separation of a-lactalbumin enriched whey protein precipitates. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 10, 17-25.
  • Byrne, E.P., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Pampel, L.W. and Titchener-Hooker, N.J., (2002), Influence of shear on particle size and fractal dimension of whey protein precipitates: implications for scale-up and centrifugal clarification efficiency, Chemical Engineering Science, 57, (18), 3767-3779.
  • Zumaeta, N., Cartland-Glover, G.M., Heffernan, S.P., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick J.J., (2005), Breakage model development and application with CFD for predicting breakage of whey protein precipitate particles, Chemical Engineering Science, 60, (13), 3443-3452.
  • Heffernan, S., Zumaeta, N., Cartland-Glover, G., Byrne, E.P., Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2005) Influence of downstream processing on the breakage of whey protein precipitates, Food and Bioproducts Processing, Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part C, 83, (3) 238-244.
  • Byrne, E.P., (2006), The role of specialization in the chemical engineering curriculum, Education for Chemical Engineers, Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part D, 1, (1), 3-15.
  • Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2006), Predicting precipitate particle breakage in a pipeline: Effect of agitation intensity during precipitate formation, Chemical Engineering Science, 61, (24) 7991-8003.
  • Cronin, K., Byrne, E.P. and O'Leary, P. (2007), Prevention of thermo-hydraulic rupture of solvent transfer pipes in the pharmaceutical industry, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 20, 7-14.
  • Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2007), Predicting precipitate breakage during turbulent flow through different flow geometries , Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 292, (3), 251-263.
  • Péron, N., Heffernan, S.P., Byrne, E.P., Rioual, F., Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2007), Characterization of the fragmentation of protein aggregates in suspension subjected to flow, Chemical Engineering Science, 62, 6440– 6450.
  • Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2008), Breakage of protein precipitates flowing through orifices, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part A, 86, 107-117.
  • Fitzpatrick, J.J.,  Byrne, E.P. and Kennedy D. (2009), Making programme learning outcomes explicit for students of process and chemical engineering, Education for Chemical Engineers, Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part D, 4, (2), 21-28.
  • Baş¸ N., Catak, M., Zumaeta, N., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Cronin, K. and Byrne, E.P. (2009), Population balance modelling of protein precipitates exhibiting turbulent flow through a circular pipe, Chemical Engineering Science, 64, 4051-4059.
  • Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2009), Chemical engineering in an unsustainable world; obligations and opportunities, Education for Chemical Engineers, Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part D, 4, 51-67.
  • Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2010), Application of CFD and Breakage Modelling for Predicting the Size Reduction of Protein Precipitates During Transport, Chemical Engineering Research & Design, Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part A, 88, 911-917.
  • Catak, M., Baş, N., Cronin, C., Tellez-Medina, D., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2010), Markov chain modelling of fluidised bed granulation, Chemical Engineering Journal, 164, 2-3, 403-409.
  • Téllez-Medina, D.I., Byrne, E., Fitzpatrick, J., Catak, M. and Cronin, K. (2010), Relationship between mechanical properties and shape descriptors of granules obtained by fluidized bed wet granulation, Chemical Engineering Journal, 164, 425-431.
  • Catak, M., Baş, N., Cronin, K., O'Brien S., Byrne, E.P. (2010), Mathematical modelling of a solid particle motion in a gas stream. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 89, 1, 92–100.
  • Catak, M., Baş, N., Cronin, K., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Byrne, E.P. (2010) Discrete solution of breakage equation using Markov chains. Industrial Engineering Chemistry and Research, 49, 8248-8257.
  • Baş, N., Pathare, P.B., Catak, M., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Cronin, K., Byrne, E.P. (2011) Mathematical modelling of granola breakage during pipe pneumatic conveying. Powder Technology, 206, 1-2, 170-176.
  • Hanley, K.J., O'Sullivan, C., Oliveira, J.C., Cronin, K., & Byrne, E.P. (2011) Application of Taguchi methods to DEM calibration of bonded agglomerates. Powder Technology, 210, 230-240.
  • Hanley, K.J., Byrne, E.P., Cronin, K., Oliveira, J.C., O'Mahony, J.A., and Fenelon, M.A. (2011) Effect of pneumatic conveying parameters on physical quality characteristics of infant formula. Journal of Food Engineering, 106, 3, 236-244.
  • Fitzpatrick, J., Cronin, K. and Byrne, E. (2011) Is attending lectures still relevant in engineering education? European Journal of Engineering Education, 36, 3, 301-312.
  • Hanley, K.J., Cronin, K., O’Sullivan, C., Fenelon, M.A., O'Mahony, J.A. and Byrne, E.P. (2011) Effect of composition on the mechanical response of agglomerates of infant formulae. Journal of Food Engineering, 107, 71-79.
  • Riedewald, F., Byrne, E. and Cronin, K. (2011) Comparison of Deterministic and Stochastic Simulation for Capacity Extension of High Purity Water Delivery Systems, PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, accepted for publication 19th May 2011
  • Macedo, I.S.M, Sousa-Gallagher, M.J., Oliveira, J. C. and Byrne, E.P. (2011) Shelf life aspects of toasted breakfast cereal with and without fruit, Italian Journal of Food Science, special issue of Shelf Life International Meeting – SLIM (accepted for publication).
  • Riedewald, F., Byrne, E. and Cronin, K. (2011) A Fuzzy Logic Model of Deionised and Water for Injection Systems for Sizing and Capacity Assessment under Uncertainty, Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, revised manuscript submitted
  • Riedewald, F., Byrne, E. and Cronin, K. (2011) A Stochastic Model for Performance Analysis of Pharmaceutical High Purity Water Systems, Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, revised manuscript submitted
  • Catak, M., Baş, N., Cronin, K., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Byrne, E.P., (2011), Discrete solution of aggregation equation using Markov chains. Chemical Engineering Research and Design (in press).

PhD Dissertation

Book Chapters

  • Byrne, E.P., (2002), Chapter 5: A Course Portfolio for Fluid Mechanics, In: Advancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Through A Reflective Portfolio Process, Lyons, N, Hyland A. & Ryan N. (Eds.), Higher Education Authority (HEA), Ireland, September 2002.
  • Cronin, K. and Byrne, E. (2011) Plant and Equipment | Flow Equipment: Valves. In: Fuquay JW, Fox PF and McSweeney PLH (eds.), Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences, Second Edition, vol. 4, pp. 152–159. San Diego: Academic Press.

Conference/Poster Presentations

  • Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (1999), An investigation into the effects of shear on the separation properties of whey protein precipitates. 29th Annual University College Cork Food Science and Technology Research Conference, 16-17 September 1999, Cork, Ireland. Abstract: Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research, 39, no.1, 145-146.
  • Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2000), Effect of shear and ageing time on the particle size distribution of precipitates formed during whey protein fractionation. Research 2000: Stretching the Boundaries of Chemical Engineering, IChemE Conference, 6-7 January 2000, Bath, England.
  • Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2000), Separation characteristics of precipitated whey proteins subjected to shear during and subsequent to precipitate formation, ICEF8, international Conference on Engineering and Food, 9-13 April 2000, Puebla, Mexico.
  • Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2000), How shear affects the fractal geometry of whey protein precipitates: implications for centrifugal separation, 30th Annual University College Cork Food Science and Technology Research Conference, 19-20 September 2000, Cork, Ireland Abstract: Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research, 40, no.1, 139-140.
  • Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2002), Effect of agitation and acid addition on the particle properties of whey protein precipitates that affect their centrifugal separation, World Congress on Particle Technology, Sydney, Australia, 21-25 July 2002.
  • Heffernan, S.P., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2002), The effect of WPC concentration on aggregate separation characteristics during isoelectric precipitation and fractionation, 32nd Annual University College Cork Food Science and Technology Research Conference, 12-13 September 2002, Cork, Ireland.
  • Heffernan, S.P., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2003), Experimental investigation on the effects of shear, as a function of fluid flow and flow geometry, on the break-up of whey protein precipitates, 33rd Annual University College Cork Food Science and Technology Research Conference, 11-12 September 2003, Cork, Ireland.
  • Heffernan, S.P., Byrne, E.P., Cartland-Glover, G.M., Péron, N. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2004), Effect of liquid flowrate and flow geometry on the breakage of whey protein precipitate particles, ICEF9, International Conference on Engineering and Food, 8-11 March 2004, Montpelier, France.
  • Péron, N., Heffernan, S.P., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2004), A population balance model to evaluate fragmentation in suspension of aggregates subjected to flow, ISSEC (Irish Society for Scientific & Engineering Computation) Annual Symposium, 21-22 May 2004, University of Limerick, Ireland.
  • Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick J.J., (2005), Predicting breakup of protein aggregates using CFD: the effect of smooth sharp transition and pipe length, ISSEC (Irish Society for Scientific & Engineering Computation) Annual Symposium, May 2005, University College Cork, Ireland.
  • Zumaeta, N., Cartland-Glover, G.M., Heffernan, S.P., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick J.J., (2005), Use of CFD and breakage models for predicting the breakage of whey protein precipitates, 7th World Congress on Chemical Engineering Proceedings, 10-14 July 2005, Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Zumaeta, N., Cartland-Glover, G.M., Heffernan, S.P., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick J.J., (2005), Modelling protein precipitate breakage using CFD: Comparing the use of shear strain rate, turbulent eddy dissipation rate and turbulent kinetic energy as breakage variables, 7th World Congress on Chemical Engineering Proceedings, 10-14 July 2005, Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Byrne, E.P., (2005), Chemical engineering with side salad; added value or adulteration? A pharmaceutical engineering stream perspective, 7th World Congress on Chemical Engineering Proceedings, 10-14 July 2005, Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Byrne, E.P. (2006), Applying learning outcomes to PE3001 Applied Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics, International Symposium on Learning Outcomes, 10-11 February 2006, University College, Cork, Ireland.
  • Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2006), Investigating the effect of pipe diameter contraction on the breakage of whey protein aggregates using CFD, Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology, 24-27 April 2006. Orlando , Florida , USA.
  • Fitzpatrick, J.J., Zumaeta, N. & Byrne, E.P., (2006), Teaching particle and powder technology in chemical engineering at University College Cork, Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology, 24-27 April 2006. Orlando , Florida , USA .
  • Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2006), Effect of agitation intensity during the formation of whey protein aggregates on breakage rate under subsequent turbulent flow transportation, Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology, 24-27 April 2006. Orlando, Florida, USA.
  • Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E.P. and Fitzpatrick, J.J., (2006), Study of the effect of flow intensity and flow geometry on the breakage of whey protein aggregates using CFD, Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology, 24-27 April 2006. Orlando, Florida, USA.
  • Byrne, E.P., (2007), Teaching & learning styles in engineering at UCC, International Symposium for Engineering Education, 17-19 September 2007, Dublin City University, Ireland.
  • Cronin, K., Bas, N. and Byrne, E.P., (2007), Development of a computer-based teaching tool in probabilistic modelling, International Symposium for Engineering Education, 17-19 September 2007, Dublin City University, Ireland.
  • Fitzpatrick, J.J. and Byrne, E.P., (2007), Do your students know the learning outcomes of your programme?, International Symposium for Engineering Education, 17-19 September 2007, Dublin City University, Ireland.
  • Healy, S.D. and Byrne, E.P. (2008) To investigate the effect of binder addition rate and agitator speed on ultimate granule size in high shear granulation, Excipientfest, 17-18 June 2008, Cork, Ireland .
  • Murphy, M. and Byrne, E.P. (2008) Environmental and cost study on the use of disposable equipment in the production of biopharmaceuticals, Excipientfest, 17-18 June 2008, Cork, Ireland.
  • Baş, N., Pathare, P.B. and Byrne, E.P. (2008) Population balance modeling of granola breakage during pneumatic conveying systems, 38th Annual University College Cork Research Conference Food, Nutrition & Consumer Sciences, 4 September 2008, Cork, Ireland.
  • Hanley, K.J., Pathare, P.B., Bas, N. and Byrne, E.P. (2008) Effect of production and conveying variables on granola breakage in dense phase pneumatic conveying systems, 38th Annual University College Cork Research Conference Food, Nutrition & Consumer Sciences, 4 September 2008, Cork, Ireland.
  • Byrne, E.P. (2008) Teaching to assist students fulfil Learning Outcomes: An engineering perspective, Keynote Address, 2nd International Symposium on Engineering Education (ISEE 2008), 8-10 September 2008, Dublin City University, Ireland.
  • Byrne, E.P and Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2009) Sustainability on engineering programmes; the need for a holistic approach, ASEE Northeast Conference, 3-4 April, 2009, University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.
  • Baş¸ N., Pathare, P., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Cronin, K. and Byrne, E.P. (2009) Mathematical modelling of granola breakage during pipe pneumatic conveying, 9th International Symposium on Agglomeration, 22 - 26 June 2009, University of Sheffield, England .
  • Catak, M., Tellez-Medina, D.I., Zumaeta, N., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Cronin, K. and Byrne, E.P. (2009) Markov chain modelling for fluidised bed granulation, 9th International Symposium on Agglomeration, 22 - 26 June 2009, University of Sheffield, England.
  • Tellez-Medina, D.I., Byrne, E.P. Fitzpatrick, J.J., Catak, M. and Cronin, K. (2009) Relationship between mechanical properties and shape descriptors of wet granules, 9th International Symposium on Agglomeration, 22 - 26 June 2009, University of Sheffield, England.
  • Pathare, P., Baş¸ N., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Cronin, K. and Byrne, E.P. (2009) Effect of high shear granulation parameters on the production of granola cereal aggregates, 9th International Symposium on Agglomeration, 22 - 26 June 2009, University of Sheffield, England .
  • Catak, M., Baş, N., Medina , D., Pathare, P.B., Cronin, K., Byrne, E. and Fitzpatrick, J. (2009), Monte Carlo simulation of fluidised bed granulation, 8th  World Congress on Chemical Engineering, 23-27 August 2009, Montréal, Canada.
  • Byrne, E.P., (2009), Embedding sustainability in the curriculum; enabling engineering take centre stage, 8th World Congress on Chemical Engineering, 23-27 August 2009, Montréal, Canada .
  • Macedo, I.S.M, Sousa-Gallagher, M.J. and Byrne, E.P. (2009), Identification of critical quality parameters and influential environment conditions of granola during storage, 8th World Congress on Chemical Engineering, 23-27 August 2009, Montréal, Canada.
  • Viscor, M., Cronin, K., Shishkin, G., Esmaiili, M., Byrne, E.P., Fenelon, M., Auty, M. and Stynes, M. (2009), Drying of single, spherical, boundary-demarcated bodies, 8th World Congress on Chemical Engineering, 23-27 August 2009, Montréal, Canada.
  • Cronin, K., Prestwich, S. and Byrne, E. P., (2009), Minimizing board moisture content variability in timber processing, 8th World Congress on Chemical Engineering, 23-27 August 2009, Montréal, Canada.
  • Cronin, K., Mahajan, P.V. and Byrne, E.P. (2009), Effect of deviation in storage temperature on the shelf life of a food product, 8th World Congress on Chemical Engineering, 23-27 August 2009, Montréal, Canada .
  • Pathare, P.B. Bas, N. and Byrne, E.P. (2009). Attrition of a granola breakfast cereal during pneumatic conveying: the influence of bend geometry and air velocity, 39th  Annual Research Conference Food, Nutrition & Consumer Sciences, University College, Cork , 3-4 September 2009.
  • Macedo, I.S.M, Sousa Gallagher, M.J. and Byrne, E.P. (2009), Quality assessment of toasted breakfast cereal during storage, EFFoST 2009, 11-13 November 2009, Budapest, Hungary .
  • Hanley, K., Zumaeta, N., Byrne, E. and Fitzpatrick, J., (2010), Application of CFD in predicting the breakage of protein precipitates during transport, World Congress on Particle Technology 6,  Nuremberg, Germany, 24-26 April, 2010.
  • Cronin, K., Catak, M., Hanley, K., Medina-Tellez, D.I., Byrne, E. and Fitzpatrick, J. (2010), Probabilistic modelling of particle motion in a circulatory fluidised bed including inter-particle collisions, World Congress on Particle Technology 6, Nuremberg, Germany, 24-26 April, 2010.
  • Hanley, K., Byrne, E., Cronin, K. and Fenelon, M.A. (2010), An investigation into the minimisation of variation of infant formula quality characteristics during pneumatic conveying by Taguchi method, World Congress on Particle Technology 6,  Nuremberg, Germany, 24-26 April, 2010.
  • Baş, N., Pathare, P.B., Cronin, K., Fitzpatrick J.J., and Byrne, E.P. (2010), A physical based growth model for aggregated food products produced in a high shear mixer, World Congress on Particle Technology 6, Nuremberg, Germany, 24-26 April, 2010.
  • Pathare, P.B., Baş, N., Fitzpatrick, J.J., Cronin, K. and Byrne, E.P. (2010), Attrition during pneumatic conveying of a granola breakfast cereal produced by fluidised bed granulation, World Congress on Particle Technology 6, Nuremberg, Germany, 24-26 April, 2010.
  • Cronin, K., Téllez-Medina, D.I., O’ Leary, K., Byrne, E. and Fitzpatrick, J. (2010), Influence of the inherent operational conditions of two fluidized bed granulation techniques on the final granule properties, World Congress on Particle Technology 6, Nuremberg, Germany , 24-26 April, 2010.
  • Riedewald, F. and Byrne, E. (2010), Simulation of DI/WFI Distribution Systems: exploring deterministic, stochastic and fuzzy logic as methods of uncertainty description with Excel as the modelling platform, Annual IChemE Computer Aided Process Engineering Poster Day, University of Leeds, England, 12 May 2010.
  • Macedo, I.S.M., Sousa-Gallagher, M.J., Byrne, E.P. (2010). Quality by design for packaging of aggregate cereals. UCC Doctoral Research Showcase 2010, Cork, Ireland , 2 June 2010.
  • Macedo, I.S.M., Sousa Gallagher, Oliveira J.C., M.J., Byrne, E.P. (2010), Shelf life aspects of toasted breakfast cereal with and without fruit, 4th Shelf Life International Meeting (SLIM), Zaragoza, Spain, 23-25 June 2010.
  • Dwyer, B. and Byrne, E. (2010), Practical skills and techniques for the transition to a sustainable future, a case study for engineering education, 3rd International Symposium for Engineering Education (ISEE 2010), University College Cork, Ireland, 30 June-2 July 2010.
  • Byrne, E.P. (2010), Teaching engineering ethics and sustainability, Engineering Education for Sustainable Development 2010 Conference (EESD'10), Gothenburg, Sweden, 19-22 September 2010.
  • Macedo, I.S.M., Sousa Gallagher M.J. and Byrne, E.P. (2011), Vitamin fortification of granola breakfast product, 40th Annual UCC Food Research Conference, 31 March-1 April, 2011.
  • Macedo, I.S.M., Sousa Gallagher M.J. and Byrne, E.P. (2011), Incorporation of probiotics in a granulated cereal product: technological hurdles, 40th Annual UCC Food Research Conference, 31 March-1 April, 2011.

Non Refereed Publications

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