Lucent combines energy-efficient cocoa nib roasting with predictive process control, hybrid roasting technology, and advanced food-safe design for consistent flavor development and high throughput.
Lucent combines conductive and convective roasting to improve drying, accelerate heat transfer and significantly reduce energy consumption. The decoupled air system enables advanced airflow and temperature control while maintaining product quality.
New sealing concepts and a fully enclosed roasting chamber reduce contamination risks and prevent product leakage. Separate seals for hot air and product zones enhance food safety while minimizing energy losses.
The IO-Link-based automation architecture supports real-time diagnostics, centralized configuration and faster commissioning. Integrated recipe management and roast profiling simplify operation and enable consistent production performance.
The model-based control system continuously predicts future process states based on product properties, process parameters and system boundaries. This produces stable roasting conditions and highly consistent roasting results for every batch.
The redesigned cooler concept ensures homogeneous cooling with optimized airflow and reduced cooling times. Gentle product transport and improved accessibility facilitate cleaning while lowering overall energy demand.
Carefully engineered drum geometry and process design ensure optimal product mixing and high filling rates. The TCO of the system reflects high throughput levels and reduced energy consumption.
Lucent combines conductive and convective roasting to improve drying, accelerate heat transfer and significantly reduce energy consumption. The decoupled air system enables advanced airflow and temperature control while maintaining product quality.
New sealing concepts and a fully enclosed roasting chamber reduce contamination risks and prevent product leakage. Separate seals for hot air and product zones enhance food safety while minimizing energy losses.
The IO-Link-based automation architecture supports real-time diagnostics, centralized configuration and faster commissioning. Integrated recipe management and roast profiling simplify operation and enable consistent production performance.
The model-based control system continuously predicts future process states based on product properties, process parameters and system boundaries. This produces stable roasting conditions and highly consistent roasting results for every batch.
The redesigned cooler concept ensures homogeneous cooling with optimized airflow and reduced cooling times. Gentle product transport and improved accessibility facilitate cleaning while lowering overall energy demand.
Carefully engineered drum geometry and process design ensure optimal product mixing and high filling rates. The TCO of the system reflects high throughput levels and reduced energy consumption.
Airflow management
Optimized air distribution and reduced pressure enhance heat transfer throughout the roasting process. The result is improved roasting efficiency and more homogeneous process conditions.
Maintenance access
The roasting drum can be removed either from the front or from the top, reducing maintenance footprint requirements and simplifying service access for retrofitting or installation in confined spaces.
Burner technology
The decoupled burner design improves combustion efficiency and supports future energy sources such as hydrogen or biogas. The new design helps lower emission rates.
Roasting drum
The stainless-steel drum improves heat transmission while reducing heat retention and extending component service life. The updated bearing and flange design minimizes product leakage and supports reliable long-term operation.
Media integration
The centralized media rack simplifies maintenance and process integration by supplying utilities for drum, cooler and cyclone functions. IO-Link connectivity enables automated adjustment and reliable operation.
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