Caffeine Production from Coffee Waste

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of Caffeine production from coffee waste. The manufacturing process of Caffeine occurs from spent coffee grounds. The process involves the extraction of the compound from used coffee waste. The process begins with drying the coffee grounds and mixing them with a solvent, such as water or an ethanol-water blend, to dissolve the Caffeine. The important extraction parameters like temperature, pH, and solvent concentration are optimized to enhance yield, with a higher pH showing significant positive effects. After the extraction, the solution is filtered to remove solid residues, and the Caffeine is purified using methods like liquid-liquid extraction or recrystallization. The concentrated solution is then processed to obtain crystalline Caffeine.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary