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Coffee Solubles Extraction Process Design

Calculates mass balances, extraction efficiency, and thermal energy requirements for a counter-current coffee extraction battery and subsequent evaporation.

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1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Extracted Solubles Mass (S_out)
- kg/h
Product Liquor Mass (L_product)
- kg/h
Product Liquor Concentration (C_product)
- decimal
Extraction Factor (E)
- dimensionless
Water to Evaporate (m_evap)
- kg/h
Thermal Energy Duty (Q_latent)
- kJ/h
Power Equivalent (Q_kW)
- kW

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Context & Assumptions

This process involves the solid-liquid extraction of soluble compounds from roasted coffee beans using high-temperature water in a percolation battery. It is a fundamental unit operation in instant coffee production, requiring precise control over mass transfer and thermal energy for downstream concentration.

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