Lesson 4 - Wort Separation Technology
This lesson deals with wort separation technology. The variables of Darcy’s Law are re-visited, to demonstrate how they influence the design of the lauter tun, mash tun, and mash filter. The key design features and control methods of these wort separation devices are identified. Typical operational steps and times are also established for each device.
Lesson Sign-off
This lesson dealt with the design and operation of the lauter tun, mash tun, and mash filter.
You should now be able to:
1. Describe the three most common wort separation devices: the lauter tun, mash tun, and mash filter.
2. Demonstrate how the variables of Darcy’s Law affect the design of the three wort separation devices.
3. Draw and explain the key design features of the three wort separation devices.
4. Describe the typical operating steps and times for the three wort separation devices.
5. Demonstrate the automatic control of a lauter tun and a mash filter.
A self-assessment lesson now follows, which will allow you to determine the level to which you have attained the above outcomes.