Design and development of a process-economic mathematical model of a lupine hydrolysis unit

Lupine is considered as a source of protein with a high level of valuable amino acids, what can have in a human diet significant impact on the prevention of various diseases. This paper deals with the process modelling and computer simulation of the lupine flour hydrolysis, particularly focusing on calculations and comparisons of different process variants. Suggested process-economic mathematical model of the production process is a very effective tool for achieving optimal operating conditions under which the specific costs of preparing the final hydrolyzed product are minimal. Simultaneously, the proposed mathematical model of the production node of the hydrolysis unit includes the key processes for the preparation of the resulting hydrolyzate, i.e. the chemical reaction itself, filtration of the reaction mixture and concentration of the filtrate, which is the final desired product – the lupine hydrolysate.