The diagram illustrates the process involved in the production of bottled and canned carbonated beverages.
Overall, the process consists of five main stages, beginning with the purification of raw water and ending with the packaging and transportation of the final products to retail outlets. It is a fully automated and systematic procedure that involves both filtration and chemical processing.
In the first stage, raw water passes through a filter to remove impurities. After this, it undergoes a water softening process and the addition of chemicals to make it suitable for the next phase. The treated water is then pumped into electric heaters, where it is heated, and subsequently cooled in a cooling pipe.
In the third stage, carbon dioxide is added to the cooled water, forming carbonated water. This carbonated water is transferred to a mixing tank, where colouring, syrup, and flavouring are added. The mixture then moves to a filtering unit to ensure consistency and quality before being poured into either bottles or cans.
In the final stages, the filled bottles and cans are grouped and packed into boxes. These are then loaded onto trucks for distribution to supermarkets and stores