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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

COFFEE COFFEE
Process Technologies for
the Convenient Coffee Industry Process BLACK AS THE DEVIL,
HOT AS HELL,
Niro is a world leader in industrial
Technologies PURE AS AN ANGEL,
drying, with spray drying, freeze
SWEET AS LOVE
drying, and fluid bed processing as
for the
core technologies. The Niro companies Arabic Proverb
are part of the Process Engineering
Convenient
Division of the GEA Group.

Coffee
Industry

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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

Niro A/S
Process Engineering
BNA 828/GB 09/02 opus

Division

A company of mg technologies group

Niro A/S • Gladsaxevej 305 • PO Box 45 • DK-2860 Soeborg • Denmark

Tel: +45 39 54 54 54 • Fax: +45 39 54 58 00 • [Link]@[Link] • [Link]
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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

Niro
Process Engineering
Division

COFFEE COFFEE
Process Technologies for
the Convenient Coffee Industry Process BLACK AS THE DEVIL,
HOT AS HELL,
Niro is a world leader in industrial
Technologies PURE AS AN ANGEL,
drying, with spray drying, freeze
SWEET AS LOVE
drying, and fluid bed processing as
for the
core technologies. The Niro companies Arabic Proverb
are part of the Process Engineering
Convenient
Division of the GEA Group.

Coffee
Industry

LEAVE THIS FLAP OPEN WHILE READING

NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

Niro A/S
Process Engineering
BNA 828/GB 09/02 opus

Division

A company of mg technologies group

Niro A/S • Gladsaxevej 305 • PO Box 45 • DK-2860 Soeborg • Denmark

Tel: +45 39 54 54 54 • Fax: +45 39 54 58 00 • [Link]@[Link] • [Link]
3681 ny 09/09/02 16:48 Side 4

Green Bean Treatment

Solutions for cleaning,
blending, and storage

Roasting

Convenient Batch mode or continuous

operation

Convenient
Coffee Setting the Standards Our constant dedication to providing

Perfection
Coffee is pleasure. Its taste, flavour, cutting-edge quality to our customers
Roast Bean Treatment aroma, and refreshing effect make it is the main reason why we have

Process Solutions for storage,

grinding, and conditioning
of the roasted product
unique. It is also a product that attracts
great attention in the food and
installed more than 180 plants for the
coffee industry worldwide.
for Every
Overview beverage industry. And in the

Extraction
Batch mode or continuous
operation
Taste technology used to manufacture
canned liquid coffee as well as regular
and agglomerated instant coffee, Niro
sets the standards for others to follow.
A Complete Range
We supply solutions for all aspects of
successful coffee production, making
us the obvious supplier of individual

Modern technology has plants as well as complete lines. Our

made the full-bodied, Helping You to the Best Solution solutions include our own unique
Extract Treatment aromatic, perfect cup of A successful delivery is more than technologies as well as equipment
CIP System Clarification, storage and aroma
coffee convenient. supplying the best plant available. from trusted partners in coffee bean
Fast and flexible
recovery from the coffee extract handling, roasting, and packing of the
Cleaning-In-Place features And Niro makes it Consumer requirements vary from

possible – every day, market to market, and the coffee that finished product.

all over the world. commands a premium price in one

Process Control
Plant supervision and Concentration market may fail completely in another. No matter the plant or process line,
monitoring, recipe control, Freeze and thermal concentration, From a wide range of processing our customer will experience not only
and logging functionality membrane filtration possibilities, we select the best plant an increase in product quality, but also

Convenient Coffee Facts type, layout, and operation to meet the significant cost reductions due to
NOZZLE Fluidized Spray FILTERMAT® Freeze Dryers customer's specifications of the desired efficient waste treatment and recycle
TOWER™-NT Dryer -FSD™ Spray Dryer -FMD THERE ARE THREE
systems.
Drying product properties.
MAIN SORTS OF
The full range COFFEE: ARABICA,
of solutions – The Proven Ability Our commitment extends beyond the
ROBUSTA, AND
only from Niro actual plants. A strong international
LIBERICA. THE MOST We have maintained our leading
POPULAR IS ARABICA, position by repeatedly proving our network of companies gives our
WHICH COMPRISES ability to provide reliable and innova- customers the comfort of local service
75% OF THE GLOBAL combined with the quality that comes
tive technical solutions for the entire
COFFEE PRODUCTION.
process from product testing to plant from global presence.

Agglomeration installation and after sales support.

For dustless powder
and customized
granules Packing
Powder: Packed in bulk
or retail quantities
RWA
Liquid: Supplied in page 2 page 3
cans or drums
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Green Bean Treatment

Solutions for cleaning,
blending, and storage

Roasting

Convenient Batch mode or continuous

operation

Convenient
Coffee Setting the Standards Our constant dedication to providing

Perfection
Coffee is pleasure. Its taste, flavour, cutting-edge quality to our customers
Roast Bean Treatment aroma, and refreshing effect make it is the main reason why we have

Process Solutions for storage,

grinding, and conditioning
of the roasted product
unique. It is also a product that attracts
great attention in the food and
installed more than 180 plants for the
coffee industry worldwide.
for Every
Overview beverage industry. And in the

Extraction
Batch mode or continuous
operation
Taste technology used to manufacture
canned liquid coffee as well as regular
and agglomerated instant coffee, Niro
sets the standards for others to follow.
A Complete Range
We supply solutions for all aspects of
successful coffee production, making
us the obvious supplier of individual

Modern technology has plants as well as complete lines. Our

made the full-bodied, Helping You to the Best Solution solutions include our own unique
Extract Treatment aromatic, perfect cup of A successful delivery is more than technologies as well as equipment
CIP System Clarification, storage and aroma
coffee convenient. supplying the best plant available. from trusted partners in coffee bean
Fast and flexible
recovery from the coffee extract handling, roasting, and packing of the
Cleaning-In-Place features And Niro makes it Consumer requirements vary from

possible – every day, market to market, and the coffee that finished product.

all over the world. commands a premium price in one

Process Control
Plant supervision and Concentration market may fail completely in another. No matter the plant or process line,
monitoring, recipe control, Freeze and thermal concentration, From a wide range of processing our customer will experience not only
and logging functionality membrane filtration possibilities, we select the best plant an increase in product quality, but also

Convenient Coffee Facts type, layout, and operation to meet the significant cost reductions due to
NOZZLE Fluidized Spray FILTERMAT® Freeze Dryers customer's specifications of the desired efficient waste treatment and recycle
TOWER™-NT Dryer -FSD™ Spray Dryer -FMD THERE ARE THREE
systems.
Drying product properties.
MAIN SORTS OF
The full range COFFEE: ARABICA,
of solutions – The Proven Ability Our commitment extends beyond the
ROBUSTA, AND
only from Niro actual plants. A strong international
LIBERICA. THE MOST We have maintained our leading
POPULAR IS ARABICA, position by repeatedly proving our network of companies gives our
WHICH COMPRISES ability to provide reliable and innova- customers the comfort of local service
75% OF THE GLOBAL combined with the quality that comes
tive technical solutions for the entire
COFFEE PRODUCTION.
process from product testing to plant from global presence.

Agglomeration installation and after sales support.

For dustless powder
and customized
granules Packing
Powder: Packed in bulk
or retail quantities
RWA
Liquid: Supplied in page 2 page 3
cans or drums
3681 ny 09/09/02 16:48 Side 4

Green Bean Treatment

Solutions for cleaning,
blending, and storage

Roasting

Convenient Batch mode or continuous

operation

Convenient
Coffee Setting the Standards Our constant dedication to providing

Perfection
Coffee is pleasure. Its taste, flavour, cutting-edge quality to our customers
Roast Bean Treatment aroma, and refreshing effect make it is the main reason why we have

Process Solutions for storage,

grinding, and conditioning
of the roasted product
unique. It is also a product that attracts
great attention in the food and
installed more than 180 plants for the
coffee industry worldwide.
for Every
Overview beverage industry. And in the

Extraction
Batch mode or continuous
operation
Taste technology used to manufacture
canned liquid coffee as well as regular
and agglomerated instant coffee, Niro
sets the standards for others to follow.
A Complete Range
We supply solutions for all aspects of
successful coffee production, making
us the obvious supplier of individual

Modern technology has plants as well as complete lines. Our

made the full-bodied, Helping You to the Best Solution solutions include our own unique
Extract Treatment aromatic, perfect cup of A successful delivery is more than technologies as well as equipment
CIP System Clarification, storage and aroma
coffee convenient. supplying the best plant available. from trusted partners in coffee bean
Fast and flexible
recovery from the coffee extract handling, roasting, and packing of the
Cleaning-In-Place features And Niro makes it Consumer requirements vary from

possible – every day, market to market, and the coffee that finished product.

all over the world. commands a premium price in one

Process Control
Plant supervision and Concentration market may fail completely in another. No matter the plant or process line,
monitoring, recipe control, Freeze and thermal concentration, From a wide range of processing our customer will experience not only
and logging functionality membrane filtration possibilities, we select the best plant an increase in product quality, but also

Convenient Coffee Facts type, layout, and operation to meet the significant cost reductions due to
NOZZLE Fluidized Spray FILTERMAT® Freeze Dryers customer's specifications of the desired efficient waste treatment and recycle
TOWER™-NT Dryer -FSD™ Spray Dryer -FMD THERE ARE THREE
systems.
Drying product properties.
MAIN SORTS OF
The full range COFFEE: ARABICA,
of solutions – The Proven Ability Our commitment extends beyond the
ROBUSTA, AND
only from Niro actual plants. A strong international
LIBERICA. THE MOST We have maintained our leading
POPULAR IS ARABICA, position by repeatedly proving our network of companies gives our
WHICH COMPRISES ability to provide reliable and innova- customers the comfort of local service
75% OF THE GLOBAL combined with the quality that comes
tive technical solutions for the entire
COFFEE PRODUCTION.
process from product testing to plant from global presence.

Agglomeration installation and after sales support.

For dustless powder
and customized
granules Packing
Powder: Packed in bulk
or retail quantities
RWA
Liquid: Supplied in page 2 page 3
cans or drums
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COFFEE FRUIT

Pulp
Green bean
Silverskin

Quality Solutions
At a Glance

Great Coffee master must decide exactly how long Green Bean Treatment Concentration Process lines for convenient coffee
Comes from Great Plants and hard the beans are to be roasted • Cleaning • Falling film and plate evaporators production comprise a combination
Coffee beans are seeds from coffee to get the desired result. It is during • Blending • Freeze concentrators of the process systems listed on this
fruits. After removal of the pulp, the roasting that the beans acquire the • Storage • Membrane filtration systems page. Every part is designed to
green coffee beans are dried, cleaned flavour and colour of the finished achieve the quantity and quality of
and packed – typically in 60 kg bags – coffee. The beans are now ready for Roasting Drying convenient coffee specified by the
and stored until they can be roasted sale to consumers. • NOZZLE TOWER™ spray dryers (NT) customer.
and, if required, decaffeinated. Roast Bean Treatment • Fluidized bed spray dryers (FSD™)
Or they can be ground and processed • Storage • FILTERMAT® spray dryers (FMD) In order to demonstrate and develop
Roasting is a delicate process, part art into convenient coffee. And no matter • Grinding • Continuous freeze the capability of our instant coffee
and part science, where the roast the process, Niro knows how. • Conditioning dryers (CONRAD™) process systems, we have installed the
• Batch freeze dryers (RAY™) full range in pilot scale in our test
Extraction station in Denmark. Test work
• Fast instant coffee extractors (FIC™) Agglomeration can be conducted upon request.
• Conventional batch percolators • Rewet agglomerators (RWA)
Convenient Coffee Facts • Continuous counter-current

COFFEE BEANS ARE extractors (CONTEX™) Packing

SEEDS FROM THE FRUIT
OF THE COFFEE BUSH. Extract Treatment
WHEN ROASTED, THE • Aroma recovery
BEANS LOSE 15-20% OF
• Clarification
T H E I R W E I G H T, B U T
INCREASE UP TO 25%
IN SIZE.

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COFFEE FRUIT

Pulp
Green bean
Silverskin

Quality Solutions
At a Glance

Great Coffee master must decide exactly how long Green Bean Treatment Concentration Process lines for convenient coffee
Comes from Great Plants and hard the beans are to be roasted • Cleaning • Falling film and plate evaporators production comprise a combination
Coffee beans are seeds from coffee to get the desired result. It is during • Blending • Freeze concentrators of the process systems listed on this
fruits. After removal of the pulp, the roasting that the beans acquire the • Storage • Membrane filtration systems page. Every part is designed to
green coffee beans are dried, cleaned flavour and colour of the finished achieve the quantity and quality of
and packed – typically in 60 kg bags – coffee. The beans are now ready for Roasting Drying convenient coffee specified by the
and stored until they can be roasted sale to consumers. • NOZZLE TOWER™ spray dryers (NT) customer.
and, if required, decaffeinated. Roast Bean Treatment • Fluidized bed spray dryers (FSD™)
Or they can be ground and processed • Storage • FILTERMAT® spray dryers (FMD) In order to demonstrate and develop
Roasting is a delicate process, part art into convenient coffee. And no matter • Grinding • Continuous freeze the capability of our instant coffee
and part science, where the roast the process, Niro knows how. • Conditioning dryers (CONRAD™) process systems, we have installed the
• Batch freeze dryers (RAY™) full range in pilot scale in our test
Extraction station in Denmark. Test work
• Fast instant coffee extractors (FIC™) Agglomeration can be conducted upon request.
• Conventional batch percolators • Rewet agglomerators (RWA)
Convenient Coffee Facts • Continuous counter-current

COFFEE BEANS ARE extractors (CONTEX™) Packing

SEEDS FROM THE FRUIT
OF THE COFFEE BUSH. Extract Treatment
WHEN ROASTED, THE • Aroma recovery
BEANS LOSE 15-20% OF
• Clarification
T H E I R W E I G H T, B U T
INCREASE UP TO 25%
IN SIZE.

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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

The Best Results Begin with the

Best Extraction
Convenient Coffee Facts

A TYPICAL ARABICA COFFEE Extraction The conventional batch extractor has a

BUSH BEARS ABOUT 5 KG Niro’s new and unique Fast Instant well-known design with the percolator
OF FRUIT PER YEAR. Coffee (FIC™) extractor is a continuous columns in a straight line. With its
THIS CORRESPONDS TO system that features automated proven efficiency, it is used in instant
ABOUT 300-400 GRAMS OF
multi-extraction percolators. Fully coffee plants around the world.
INSTANT COFFEE.
integrated with a PC/PLC
FOR ROBUSTA BUSHES, FIC™
(Programmable Logic Controller) High Yield Extractor
T H E Y I E L D I S S L I G H T LY
HIGHER. system, the FIC™ yields a uniform Niro’s extractors are designed to – top view
extract quality. process a variety of coffee types as
efficiently as possible. This gives FIC™
Short Extraction Time the customer unparalleled flexibility Extractor
– bottom view
– Superior Aroma Profile and the highest obtainable yield.
The FIC™ extractor reduces the
extraction time by 50%. Water is
directed through the ground coffee in
two stages. The process results in two
completely separate extract fractions,
aroma and hydrolysis.
The FIC™ extractor gives a superior
aroma profile, which is ideal for high
quality convenient coffee production.

After the process is completed, the

Conventional extract is filtered and centrifuged.
batch percolator
– top view
The layout of the percolator columns

Conventional gives a compact design and reduces

batch percolator space requirements compared to
– bottom view
standard battery extraction units.

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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

The Best Results Begin with the

Best Extraction
Convenient Coffee Facts

A TYPICAL ARABICA COFFEE Extraction The conventional batch extractor has a

BUSH BEARS ABOUT 5 KG Niro’s new and unique Fast Instant well-known design with the percolator
OF FRUIT PER YEAR. Coffee (FIC™) extractor is a continuous columns in a straight line. With its
THIS CORRESPONDS TO system that features automated proven efficiency, it is used in instant
ABOUT 300-400 GRAMS OF
multi-extraction percolators. Fully coffee plants around the world.
INSTANT COFFEE.
integrated with a PC/PLC
FOR ROBUSTA BUSHES, FIC™
(Programmable Logic Controller) High Yield Extractor
T H E Y I E L D I S S L I G H T LY
HIGHER. system, the FIC™ yields a uniform Niro’s extractors are designed to – top view
extract quality. process a variety of coffee types as
efficiently as possible. This gives FIC™
Short Extraction Time the customer unparalleled flexibility Extractor
– bottom view
– Superior Aroma Profile and the highest obtainable yield.
The FIC™ extractor reduces the
extraction time by 50%. Water is
directed through the ground coffee in
two stages. The process results in two
completely separate extract fractions,
aroma and hydrolysis.
The FIC™ extractor gives a superior
aroma profile, which is ideal for high
quality convenient coffee production.

After the process is completed, the

Conventional extract is filtered and centrifuged.
batch percolator
– top view
The layout of the percolator columns

Conventional gives a compact design and reduces

batch percolator space requirements compared to
– bottom view
standard battery extraction units.

page 6 page 7
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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

Convenient Coffee Facts

IN 2001/02, THE
GLOBAL COFFEE
PRODUCTION TOTALLED
OVER 6.6 MILLION
Gentle Liquid Processing: TONS OF GREEN
BEANS. THIS

Extract Treatment
CORRESPONDS TO JUST
UNDER 942 BILLION
CUPS OF COFFEE.

Freeze concentrator
Aroma Recovery concentration process are essential. Niro
To prevent the desired, and volatile, has developed a number of processes 1. Evaporator
– bottom view
aroma components in the extract from that maximize efficiency while being as
being lost during thermal concentration, lenient to the extract as possible. 2. Membrane
filtration
the extract fractions are stripped of their
volatiles in an aroma recovery unit. Thermal Concentration Freeze Concentration
After being stripped from the Our multistage non-recirculating With Niro’s freeze concentration
concentrate in a flash evaporator, the evaporators operate under vacuum in process, aroma loss due to thermal
aroma is recovered in a two-stage a plug flow mode. They concentrate degradation is eliminated. By cooling
condenser system. the coffee extract gently, quickly, and the extract to subzero temperatures,
efficiently. In combination with the excess water is removed as ice
Clarification aroma recovery system, the evaporator crystals. And this process requires no
In order to achieve international preserves the aroma and taste wastewater treatment, as the melted
standards for convenient coffee, components and produces an excellent ice crystals are pure water.
clarification is an essential part of the concentrate for the production of
process. A system consisting of filters convenient coffee.
and centrifuges is used to separate
insoluble parts from the extract. Membrane Filtration
The aroma fraction of the extract can be
Concentration pre-concentrated using reverse osmosis
Concentration serves the dual purpose in a membrane filtration system. This
of increasing the solids content in the slightly changes the taste profile, which
extract prior to freeze or spray drying, is an advantage for some coffees and in
and making the process as economical some markets.
as possible.
The aroma being quite volatile, lenient
processing conditions throughout the

page 8 page 9
Aroma recovery
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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

Convenient Coffee Facts

IN 2001/02, THE
GLOBAL COFFEE
PRODUCTION TOTALLED
OVER 6.6 MILLION
Gentle Liquid Processing: TONS OF GREEN
BEANS. THIS

Extract Treatment
CORRESPONDS TO JUST
UNDER 942 BILLION
CUPS OF COFFEE.

Freeze concentrator
Aroma Recovery concentration process are essential. Niro
To prevent the desired, and volatile, has developed a number of processes 1. Evaporator
– bottom view
aroma components in the extract from that maximize efficiency while being as
being lost during thermal concentration, lenient to the extract as possible. 2. Membrane
filtration
the extract fractions are stripped of their
volatiles in an aroma recovery unit. Thermal Concentration Freeze Concentration
After being stripped from the Our multistage non-recirculating With Niro’s freeze concentration
concentrate in a flash evaporator, the evaporators operate under vacuum in process, aroma loss due to thermal
aroma is recovered in a two-stage a plug flow mode. They concentrate degradation is eliminated. By cooling
condenser system. the coffee extract gently, quickly, and the extract to subzero temperatures,
efficiently. In combination with the excess water is removed as ice
Clarification aroma recovery system, the evaporator crystals. And this process requires no
In order to achieve international preserves the aroma and taste wastewater treatment, as the melted
standards for convenient coffee, components and produces an excellent ice crystals are pure water.
clarification is an essential part of the concentrate for the production of
process. A system consisting of filters convenient coffee.
and centrifuges is used to separate
insoluble parts from the extract. Membrane Filtration
The aroma fraction of the extract can be
Concentration pre-concentrated using reverse osmosis
Concentration serves the dual purpose in a membrane filtration system. This
of increasing the solids content in the slightly changes the taste profile, which
extract prior to freeze or spray drying, is an advantage for some coffees and in
and making the process as economical some markets.
as possible.
The aroma being quite volatile, lenient
processing conditions throughout the

page 8 page 9
Aroma recovery
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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

1
Foaming and The frozen coffee Freeze drying: Freeze drying:
prefreezing is prebroken Tray going into Tray with the
the CONRAD™ finished product
freeze dryer 5
CAB freezing
2 3 4

2
1
3
6
CONRAD™ freeze dryer

4 5

The Premium Product: By using the proven Structure The unique CONRAD™ freeze
Control System (SCS), product dryer protects all the qualities

Freeze Drying colour and solubility as well as bulk

density can be controlled during the
pre-freezing process to meet any
requirements.
obtained in the concentrate during
the full-automatic, continuous
operation, and a first-class soluble
coffee is produced thanks to the
Freeze drying

Freeze drying preserves all the integrated control system for the Convenient Coffee Facts
desirable aspects of the concentrated Actual freezing can take place on entire process.
COFFEE IS GROWN IN
coffee extract. The finished product a Continuous Air Blast (CAB) belt
A W I D E B E LT A R O U N D
commands a premium price across freezer or for smaller capacities on Our RAY™ batch freeze dryers THE EQUATOR.
RAY™ batch freeze dryer the world by meeting market a Rota Drum freezer. are used for smaller capacity ROBUSTA COFFEE CAN
demands for quality parameters such requirements or as add-on units to GROW FROM SEA LEVEL
as colour, density, and solubility. Granulation of the frozen coffee existing coffee processing plants. TO 700 METRES
slabs in a carefully designed system A LT I T U D E , W H E R E A S
ARABICA COFFEE MUST
The Atlas freeze drying process from ensures the right granule size and
BE GROWN AT AN
Niro enables a unique degree of con- size distribution and completes the
A LT I T U D E B E T W E E N
trol over all of these crucial quality process prior to freeze drying. 1,000 AND 2,000
parameters. METRES.
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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

1
Foaming and The frozen coffee Freeze drying: Freeze drying:
prefreezing is prebroken Tray going into Tray with the
the CONRAD™ finished product
freeze dryer 5
CAB freezing
2 3 4

2
1
3
6
CONRAD™ freeze dryer

4 5

The Premium Product: By using the proven Structure The unique CONRAD™ freeze
Control System (SCS), product dryer protects all the qualities

Freeze Drying colour and solubility as well as bulk

density can be controlled during the
pre-freezing process to meet any
requirements.
obtained in the concentrate during
the full-automatic, continuous
operation, and a first-class soluble
coffee is produced thanks to the
Freeze drying

Freeze drying preserves all the integrated control system for the Convenient Coffee Facts
desirable aspects of the concentrated Actual freezing can take place on entire process.
COFFEE IS GROWN IN
coffee extract. The finished product a Continuous Air Blast (CAB) belt
A W I D E B E LT A R O U N D
commands a premium price across freezer or for smaller capacities on Our RAY™ batch freeze dryers THE EQUATOR.
RAY™ batch freeze dryer the world by meeting market a Rota Drum freezer. are used for smaller capacity ROBUSTA COFFEE CAN
demands for quality parameters such requirements or as add-on units to GROW FROM SEA LEVEL
as colour, density, and solubility. Granulation of the frozen coffee existing coffee processing plants. TO 700 METRES
slabs in a carefully designed system A LT I T U D E , W H E R E A S
ARABICA COFFEE MUST
The Atlas freeze drying process from ensures the right granule size and
BE GROWN AT AN
Niro enables a unique degree of con- size distribution and completes the
A LT I T U D E B E T W E E N
trol over all of these crucial quality process prior to freeze drying. 1,000 AND 2,000
parameters. METRES.
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Convenient Coffee Facts

1 2 3 4
Spray dryer Spray dryer Spray dryer APPROX. 20% OF ALL
– top view – side view – bottom view PROCESSED COFFEE
BEANS ARE USED FOR
MAKING INSTANT
COFFEE, A FIGURE
The Proven Quality: THAT HAS BEEN STABLE

Spray Drying
FOR THE LAST DECADE.

NOZZLE TOWER™ Spray Dryer FILTERMAT®

-NT -FSD™ -FMD

Spray Drying
1
The most economic method for NOZZLE TOWER™ (NT) spray content and temperature of the profile and longer drying times
producing soluble coffee is spray dryers are used for producing instant coffee, post-drying and during the entire process. The result
2
drying, which results in free-flowing free-flowing powders comprising cooling are carried out in an is a coarse, agglomerated/granular,
and agglomerated/granulated individual round, soluble beads with external VIBRO-FLUIDIZER®. free-flowing, and dustless powder
powders. Thanks to an extremely average particle sizes ranging from The FSD™s produce a free-flowing with average particle sizes of 250 to
3 4 high level of control, our customers 100 to 250 microns. The tower-like agglomerated/granulated coffee 1000 microns with a greatly increased

5 can manufacture products meeting chamber design results in a long powder with average particle sizes aroma retention.
the demands of their individual residence time for the product to between 100 and 300 microns. The
markets. be dried. lower temperatures during drying With a proven ability of controlling
Spray drying: give improved aroma properties. powder properties to a unique
The FSD™ process The design of the spray dryer Fluidized Spray Dryers (FSD™), degree, the operators of Niro spray
depends upon the specified powder equipped with an integrated fluid The FILTERMAT® Spray Dryer (FMD) dryers can adjust production to
properties, e.g. moisture content, bed, are extremely compact. In order with an integrated conveyor belt market trends and requirements.
particle size, and bulk density. to achieve the required moisture offers an even lower temperature
Niro offers three designs for the
Fluidized spray dryer (FSD™)
manufacture of soluble coffee: with integrated fluid bed.

Rewet agglomerator RWA

Agglomeration
Different markets require different types of convenient soluble coffee.
To meet the demand for granulated, dust-free products, the powder is
processed in a Rewet Agglomerator (RWA). Material handling during
the agglomeration process itself is specially controlled according to
the desired properties of the end product.
page 12 page 13
Average particle size is above 1000 microns.
5
VIBRO-FLUIDIZER®
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Convenient Coffee Facts

1 2 3 4
Spray dryer Spray dryer Spray dryer APPROX. 20% OF ALL
– top view – side view – bottom view PROCESSED COFFEE
BEANS ARE USED FOR
MAKING INSTANT
COFFEE, A FIGURE
The Proven Quality: THAT HAS BEEN STABLE

Spray Drying
FOR THE LAST DECADE.

NOZZLE TOWER™ Spray Dryer FILTERMAT®

-NT -FSD™ -FMD

Spray Drying
1
The most economic method for NOZZLE TOWER™ (NT) spray content and temperature of the profile and longer drying times
producing soluble coffee is spray dryers are used for producing instant coffee, post-drying and during the entire process. The result
2
drying, which results in free-flowing free-flowing powders comprising cooling are carried out in an is a coarse, agglomerated/granular,
and agglomerated/granulated individual round, soluble beads with external VIBRO-FLUIDIZER®. free-flowing, and dustless powder
powders. Thanks to an extremely average particle sizes ranging from The FSD™s produce a free-flowing with average particle sizes of 250 to
3 4 high level of control, our customers 100 to 250 microns. The tower-like agglomerated/granulated coffee 1000 microns with a greatly increased

5 can manufacture products meeting chamber design results in a long powder with average particle sizes aroma retention.
the demands of their individual residence time for the product to between 100 and 300 microns. The
markets. be dried. lower temperatures during drying With a proven ability of controlling
Spray drying: give improved aroma properties. powder properties to a unique
The FSD™ process The design of the spray dryer Fluidized Spray Dryers (FSD™), degree, the operators of Niro spray
depends upon the specified powder equipped with an integrated fluid The FILTERMAT® Spray Dryer (FMD) dryers can adjust production to
properties, e.g. moisture content, bed, are extremely compact. In order with an integrated conveyor belt market trends and requirements.
particle size, and bulk density. to achieve the required moisture offers an even lower temperature
Niro offers three designs for the
Fluidized spray dryer (FSD™)
manufacture of soluble coffee: with integrated fluid bed.

Rewet agglomerator RWA

Agglomeration
Different markets require different types of convenient soluble coffee.
To meet the demand for granulated, dust-free products, the powder is
processed in a Rewet Agglomerator (RWA). Material handling during
the agglomeration process itself is specially controlled according to
the desired properties of the end product.
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Average particle size is above 1000 microns.
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Convenient Coffee Facts

Meeting Every CONSUMPTION VARIES: IN

NORTH AMERICA, THE

Requirement More RATIO IS 4.4% INSTANT

COFFEE TO 95.6% FRESH.
IN EASTERN EUROPE, IT

a Plant…
IS 65% INSTANT TO 35%

Best
with the in CIP and Process Control than Just
FRESH, AND IN
AUSTRALASIA, THE RATIO
IS 78% TO 22%.

Process Control CIP System A Partnership of Sharing Plant sizes

Controlling and monitoring a Cleaning, while necessary, can be an During engineering, commissio- General operational data for Instant
process line is of the essence for expensive and time-consuming part ning/start-up and after-sales service Coffee (IC) plants are given in the
any operator. Niro’s proven process of the process. Drawing on over 70 we support our customers in their table. Available Sizes refer to the
control system meets all years of experience in working with efforts to increase process profit- amount of kg that is produced
requirements for safety, flexibility, sanitary processes, Niro has ability. A partnership, where both each hour, i.e. an IC-250 plant will
and ease of use. developed a series of Cleaning-In- sides – Niro and the customer – produce 250 kg of instant coffee
Place (CIP) systems. learn about each other and share each hour.
Using standard hardware expertise and new experiences.
components, the process system With features such as retractable
enables you to: nozzles in the main drying chamber A Partnership of Success Available Sizes IC-125 IC-250 IC-500
• Supervise and monitor automatic as well as highly efficient process Niro is a resource in every stage of
plant start up, shut down, and water recovery, the CIP system Green coffee input (kg/h) 275-375 550-750 1100-1500
the project. We have the experience 10% H2O
cleaning procedures makes a significant contribution and know-how to ensure that all
• Work with several product to the profitability of the entire aspects are completed as smoothly Roasted, ground coffee (hg/h) 240-330 480-650 960-1300
recipes in one system process line. 6% H2O
as possible, including:
• Log every process activity for • Project financing Yield % 39-52 39-52 39-52
real-time and historical trending
• Product testing at our test station in Denmark
Instant coffee (kg/h) 125 250 500
• Process evaluation and optimisation 3% H2O
Instrument and system
• Design and engineering
specifications are selected in Annual production (t/year) 940 1875 3750
• Project management
cooperation with our customer to Based on: 7,500 (h/year)
• Plant delivery, installation and commissioning
ensure the best hardware service
• Training of plant operators
during the lifetime of the plant.
• Technical service and supply of spare parts

A unique range of technologies and the service to match – these are the
Process control room
reasons why choosing Niro means entering a partnership of success.
SANICIP™ bag filter - top view

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NIRO POWDER TECHNOLOGY

Convenient Coffee Facts

Meeting Every CONSUMPTION VARIES: IN

NORTH AMERICA, THE

Requirement More RATIO IS 4.4% INSTANT

COFFEE TO 95.6% FRESH.
IN EASTERN EUROPE, IT

a Plant…
IS 65% INSTANT TO 35%

Best
with the in CIP and Process Control than Just
FRESH, AND IN
AUSTRALASIA, THE RATIO
IS 78% TO 22%.

Process Control CIP System A Partnership of Sharing Plant sizes

Controlling and monitoring a Cleaning, while necessary, can be an During engineering, commissio- General operational data for Instant
process line is of the essence for expensive and time-consuming part ning/start-up and after-sales service Coffee (IC) plants are given in the
any operator. Niro’s proven process of the process. Drawing on over 70 we support our customers in their table. Available Sizes refer to the
control system meets all years of experience in working with efforts to increase process profit- amount of kg that is produced
requirements for safety, flexibility, sanitary processes, Niro has ability. A partnership, where both each hour, i.e. an IC-250 plant will
and ease of use. developed a series of Cleaning-In- sides – Niro and the customer – produce 250 kg of instant coffee
Place (CIP) systems. learn about each other and share each hour.
Using standard hardware expertise and new experiences.
components, the process system With features such as retractable
enables you to: nozzles in the main drying chamber A Partnership of Success Available Sizes IC-125 IC-250 IC-500
• Supervise and monitor automatic as well as highly efficient process Niro is a resource in every stage of
plant start up, shut down, and water recovery, the CIP system Green coffee input (kg/h) 275-375 550-750 1100-1500
the project. We have the experience 10% H2O
cleaning procedures makes a significant contribution and know-how to ensure that all
• Work with several product to the profitability of the entire aspects are completed as smoothly Roasted, ground coffee (hg/h) 240-330 480-650 960-1300
recipes in one system process line. 6% H2O
as possible, including:
• Log every process activity for • Project financing Yield % 39-52 39-52 39-52
real-time and historical trending
• Product testing at our test station in Denmark
Instant coffee (kg/h) 125 250 500
• Process evaluation and optimisation 3% H2O
Instrument and system
• Design and engineering
specifications are selected in Annual production (t/year) 940 1875 3750
• Project management
cooperation with our customer to Based on: 7,500 (h/year)
• Plant delivery, installation and commissioning
ensure the best hardware service
• Training of plant operators
during the lifetime of the plant.
• Technical service and supply of spare parts

A unique range of technologies and the service to match – these are the
Process control room
reasons why choosing Niro means entering a partnership of success.
SANICIP™ bag filter - top view

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Niro
Process Engineering
Division

COFFEE COFFEE
Process Technologies for
the Convenient Coffee Industry Process BLACK AS THE DEVIL,
HOT AS HELL,
Niro is a world leader in industrial
Technologies PURE AS AN ANGEL,
drying, with spray drying, freeze
SWEET AS LOVE
drying, and fluid bed processing as
for the
core technologies. The Niro companies Arabic Proverb
are part of the Process Engineering
Convenient
Division of the GEA Group.

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Industry

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