GEA Niro

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Process Engineering
GEA Niro
Gladsaxevej 305, PO Box 45, DK-2860 Soeborg, Denmark
Tel +45 39 54 54 54 Fax +45 39 54 58 00
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Extraction
GEA Niros newanduniqueFastInstantCoffee(FIC)extractoris a
continuous system that features automated multi-extraction percolators.
Fully integrated with PC/PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) system, the
FICyieldsa uniform extract quality.
Short Extraction Time - Superior Aroma Profile
TheFICextractorreducestheextractiontimeby50%.Waterisdirected
through the ground coffee in two stages. The process results in two
completelyseparateextractfractions,aromaandhydrolysis.TheFIC
extractor gives a superior aroma profile, which is ideal for high quality
convenient coffee production.
After the process is completed, the extract is filtered and centrifuged. The
layout of the percolator columns gives a compact design and reduces
space requirements compared to standard battery extraction units.
High Yield
GEA Niros extractors are designed to process a variety of coffee types as
efficiently as possible. This gives the customer unparalleled flexibility and
the highest obtainable yield.
Standard Sizes
FIC-125, FIC-250, FIC-500, FIC-1000
Capacity, kg soluble solids output/h:
125, 250, 500,1000
ExamplesofFICPerformance
Coffee Type: 100% Robusta 100% Arabica
Extraction Yield* % 53 % 47
* Based on Dry Matter
The IC and FIC batch extractors
The batch IC and FIC extractors have been developed by GEA
Niro to supply a unique equipment for production of high quality
coffee extract for further processing in an instant coffee powder
factory.
This extractor consists of a number of vertical percolator columns
arranged in a battery. Each column or vessel is in turn filled
with ground coffee beans, after which water at a predefined
temperature is added. This process is in principle a batch process.
By means of a valve manifold, the columns are inter-connected,
and thereby the extraction process becomes continuous and
counter-current, which gives an excellent quality of coffee extract,
where it is possible to control the yield and quality of the aroma fraction.
GEA Process Engineering S.p.A.
IC/FIC Batch Extractor
Depending on the degree of automation, this extractor can be operated in different modes:
Traditional IC mode manual operated
Dry ground coffee beans are filled into the column(s) and then soaked with extract from the previous (up-
stream) column. As the columns are filled/extracted counter-currently the fresh feed water is entering the
column with the most spent coffee.
The IC extractor has a well known design with the columns (percolators) placed in a straight line for easier
overview and manual operation by the plant operator. It is possible to divert/split the extract from each
column in an aroma fraction (the first) and a hy-drolysis fraction (the last) before it is passed on to the next
column.
The extraction time is short and it is possible to discharge the wanted amount of the aroma fraction for further
treatment in an aroma recovery equipment. The utilization (high yield) of the coffee beans can be controlled,
as the extractor is pressurized.
FIC (Fast Extraction Mode)
Dry ground coffee beans are pre-wetted and then filled into the column(s). This freshly charged column is
then evacuated for air followed by a soaking with hot fresh water, allowing the high quality first draw to be
extracted with only pure fresh water at the desired temperature.
Two separate extraction water streams at different stages are used to obtain a controlled high quality aroma
fraction, which can be discharged separately from the hydrolysis fraction. In the FIC mode the operation
of the extractor battery is fully automatic. This secures a minimum (short) extraction time and full control of
the amount and quality of the aroma fraction, as well as solids content (yield) of the hydrolisis fraction. The
extraction is, as in the IC mode done under pressure.
The columns in FIC extractors are designed in a compact circular enclosed arrangement to save space. It is
possible to operate the FIC extractor in different modes including that of the IC extractor, however automatic,
to produce different yields and qualities of coffee extract.
GEA Process Engineering S.p.A. - Centro Direzionale Milano 2
Palazzo Canova - 20090 Segrate (MI) Italia