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Coffee Bean Sorter. Orange A October 4, 2007. Market. US Coffee Market - $7 billion by 2011 Increasing demand for ethically-grown coffee 120 coffee farmers Expansion to 300 additional farmers by 2008. Customer Needs. Sort Green Coffee. Specialty Grade Peaberry.
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Coffee Bean Sorter Orange A October 4, 2007
Market • US Coffee Market - $7 billion by 2011 • Increasing demand for ethically-grown coffee • 120 coffee farmers • Expansion to 300 additional farmers by 2008
Customer Needs Sort Green Coffee Specialty Grade Peaberry Specialty Grade Flat Bean Inferior Grade Size, Weight, Shape
Our Prototype Goals: • 80% Inferior Grade Removal • 150 lbs/hr
Test Results • 2 lb/30sec 240 lbs/hr • 90% peanuts stayed in first screen • 100% coffee passed 1st screen • ~50% coffee passed 2nd screen • (screen size too big)
References • http://www.mountainview.gov/ • http://www.oaklandpw.com • http://www.inetours.com/New_York • http://web.mit.edu/2.009/www/assignments/IdeaFairPresentations/