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Multiple roles for heat exchangers in coconut processing The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera)
is one of the world’s most versatile and valuable plant species. Capable of producing food, fuel, cosmetics, building materials, growing media and cosmetic compounds, it’s no wonder that in the Philippines, the coconut is known as the Tree of Life. The global market for coconut products is predicted to reach $53.4 billion by 20331, thanks to annual growth rates of around ten per cent. The increasing demand for coconut products is driven by a number of factors, including the
sheer versatility of the coconut palm itself. Consumers are more and products such as cocopeat (coir) and coconut oil are more sustainable inputs for industries such as horticulture and cosmetics. Increasing demand is not only boosting coconut production in traditional areas such as India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, but also accounts for new areas of production such as Latin America and Africa. At the same time, the development of local processing facilities is helping to increase production and export potential, while also ensuring that valuable revenues are kept in the local market.
Coconut’s multiple uses
Coconut oil accounts for the largest value of coconut-derived products (around 55%2), followed by coconut water (the fastest growing product2), coconut milk, desiccated coconut and other products and co-products (such as coir). As an edible oil, not only does coconut oil have a unique fatty acid composition including the presence of healthy medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), but it also has
As interest in plant-based alternatives to dairy products has increased, so has the demand for coconut products, with coconut milk being used in place of similar products such as cream. Coconut water
is a natural electrolyte-rich drink, and a diverse range of varieties coconut are increasingly being used as gluten-free alternatives to wheat products in baking and other food applications. A burgeoning demand for coconut products in the cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceutical sectors is being driven by the natural moisturising properties of ingredients like coconut oil, which is recognised for its skin-friendly attributes. as a renewable growing media for gardeners and in professional horticulture; coconut sap can be used to make a range of products from vinegar and sugars to vegan nectar and honey alternatives; while palm fronds are often used locally for construction, making everything from baskets to boats.
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Titan Enterprises Highlights Critical Customer Testing Phase in Development of New Ultrasonic Beverage Flowmeter Titan Enterprises, a leading manufacturer of
spotlighting the customer testing phase as a vital milestone in the research and development of its latest breakthrough product: a low-cost ultrasonic beverage dispensing systems.
Developed in response to a drinks dispenser no internal moving parts (a priority for hygienic cleaning), compact size, food-grade materials, low cost and seamless integration into existing systems.
“This development project hasn’t been just about making a Senior Development Engineer at Titan Enterprises. Extrapolating the Titan investigated the use of ultrasonics for the same processes which lead to the creation of the ultrasonic beverage meter. At the heart of Titan’s R&D approach is customer collaboration, and the development of the new ultrasonic beverage meter, part of the customer testing is crucial in the development of a reliable, user-focused product that encompasses features that are important
Customer testing is the phase where ideas are truly put to the test, and it’s where the most critical learning happens. As well as allowing
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opportunity to highlight operational preferences while keeping an eye on the cost window of the end product.
Titan’s collaborative testing model ensures customer-driven innovation is grounded in real-world results. This methodology not only streamlines the path to market but also supports the development of offering bespoke solutions that serve the needs of dynamic and
Following in-house prototype validation, the units are deployed for in-situ testing by the customer - a phase that frequently reveals performance nuances not captured in laboratory conditions. Customer feedback mechanical resilience under operational stresses, and whether there is a need to incorporate various protections to minimise the effect of faults and failures on installation. “The iterative loop of feedback between our R&D team and the customer’s application
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