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The Design of Coffee: An Engineering Approach,Used
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The Design of Coffee provides a nonmathematical introduction to chemical engineering, as illustrated by the roasting and brewing of coffee. Handson coffee experiments demonstrate key engineering principles, including material balances, chemical kinetics, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, conservation of energy, and colloidal phenomena. The experiments lead to an engineering design competition where contestants strive to make the best tasting coffee using the least amount of energy a classic engineering optimization problem, but one that is both fun and tasty!Anybody with access to a sink, electricity, and inexpensive coffee roasting and brewing equipment can do these experiments, either as part of a class or with your friends at home. The Design of Coffee will help you understand how to think like an engineer and how to make excellent coffee!The revised second edition (2017 printing) presents streamlined lab experiences, adds new bonus material on industrial coffee operations, and includes a new lab experience focused on sensory analysis during traditional cupping of coffee.FEATURES:* Covers all aspects of making coffee, from green beans to the final brew* Does not require calculus or collegelevel chemistry* Emphasizes the scientific method and introductory data analysis with guided data sheets and lab report questions* Includes 10 full experiments, each with background on key concepts, overview of necessary equipment, and detailed instructions:Lab 0 Safety Overview and Introduction to Tasting Coffee Lab 1 Reverse Engineering a Drip Coffee Brewer Lab 2 Process Flow Diagram and Mass Balances for Coffee Lab 3 The pH of Coffee and Chemical Reactions Lab 4 Measuring the Energy Used to Make Coffee Lab 5 Mass Transfer and Flux during Brewing Lab 6 Coffee as a Colloidal Fluid and the Effect of Filtration Lab 7 First Design Trials: Optimizing Strength & Extraction Lab 8 Second Design Trials: Scaling Up to 1 Liter of Coffee Lab 9 Design Competition and Blind Taste Panel
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Design of Coffee: An Engineering Approach'? A: 'The Design of Coffee' focuses on providing a non-mathematical introduction to chemical engineering through the processes of coffee roasting and brewing, highlighting key engineering principles.
- Q: Do I need a background in chemistry to understand this book? A: No, the book does not require calculus or college-level chemistry, making it accessible to anyone interested in learning about coffee and engineering principles.
- Q: What types of experiments are included in the book? A: The book includes 10 full experiments covering various topics such as mass balances, chemical reactions, and sensory analysis, each with detailed instructions and background information.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: 'The Design of Coffee' is suitable for educational settings, as it includes guided data sheets and lab report questions that facilitate learning and understanding of engineering concepts.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Design of Coffee'? A: The author of 'The Design of Coffee: An Engineering Approach' is William Ristenpart.
- Q: When was the second edition of this book published? A: The revised second edition of 'The Design of Coffee' was published on September 14, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 112 pages, providing a concise yet comprehensive overview of coffee engineering.
- Q: What new material is included in the second edition? A: The second edition includes streamlined lab experiences, new bonus material on industrial coffee operations, and a lab experience focused on sensory analysis during coffee cupping.
- Q: Can I conduct the experiments at home? A: Yes, the experiments can be conducted at home with basic coffee roasting and brewing equipment, making it a fun activity for friends or family.