Roasting Device for Volatile Compounds with Electric Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
The production of volatile compounds like guaiacol in the malting process is irregular and poorly controlled, making it unsuitable for food applications due to variable levels in conventional roasting methods.
Innovation Solution
A device for roasting organic matter, specifically peat, that includes a controlled system for temperature management, air supply, and water injection, utilizing a grinder, elevator, and recirculation system to maintain consistent production of volatile compounds, with a control unit prioritizing electrical resistance, fan, and water spray to achieve precise temperature control and multivariable control of roasting parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional roasting methods are used to produce volatile compounds, then production can occur, but the composition and levels of volatile compounds are irregular and poorly controlled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling multiple roasting parameters including temperature (maintained at 48°C), humidity, air flow rate, and peat particle size. The control unit continuously monitors and adjusts these parameters to maintain optimal conditions for consistent volatile compound production, transforming the uncontrolled conventional process into a precisely regulated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback control through temperature sensors and control units that continuously monitor the roasting process conditions and automatically adjust heating elements, air supply fans, and water spray systems. This closed-loop feedback system ensures stable temperature and humidity conditions, resulting in reliable and regular production of volatile compounds with consistent composition.
2Temperature
If mineral fuel is used for roasting organic matter, then heating can be achieved, but environmental impact increases and energy consumption rises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/chemical combustion system (mineral fuel burning) with an electrical heating system. Electric heating elements provide the necessary thermal energy for roasting organic matter without combustion, eliminating harmful emissions and reducing environmental impact while maintaining effective heating capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a controlled atmospheric environment in the roasting chamber, using electric heating rather than combustion-based heating. This inert approach avoids the introduction of combustion byproducts and harmful gases into the system, providing a cleaner heating method that reduces environmental harm while achieving the required temperature levels.
3Ease of operation
If multiple conveyors are used for material handling, then material transport is achieved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple material handling functions into a single integrated conveyor system. The conveyor performs both feeding of raw organic matter into the roasting chamber and removal of processed material, combining what would traditionally require separate conveyors. This reduces device complexity and the number of moving parts while maintaining full material handling capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal conveyor system that performs multiple functions: feeding raw material, transporting processed material, and facilitating removal of finished product. This multi-functional conveyor replaces what would traditionally require multiple specialized conveyors, reducing overall system complexity and energy consumption while maintaining operational ease.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures a sustained and regular production of high-quality volatile compounds, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact by eliminating mineral fuel use, while maintaining precise control over the production of aromatic compounds like guaiacol for food use.
Implementation Method 1
an oven disposed downstream of the processed organic matter feeding and circulation element and comprising an electric heating element
Implementation Method 2
a fan for supplying air to the oven
Implementation Method 3
a water spraying element in the oven
Implementation Method 4
The parameters for toasting organic matter are controlled. The composition of the fumes can be selected
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AI summary
Organic material roasting device for the extraction of volatile compounds. Organic material roasting device for the continuous extraction of volatile compounds, in particular guaiacol, comprising a raw organic material reservoir, a preparation element 5 disposed downstream of the raw organic material reservoir, a processed organic material reservoir 8 disposed downstream of the preparation element 5, a feed and circulation element 12 disposed downstream of the processed organic material reservoir 8, an oven 24 disposed downstream of the feed and circulation element 12 and comprising an electric heating element, an air supply fan, a water spray element, a temperature sensor, and a control element receiving data from the temperature sensor and sending commands to the electric heating element, the supply fan and the water spray element.