The diagram illustrates the various stages involved in the production of a carbonated soft drink.
Overall, the process consists of five distinct stages, beginning with the purification of raw water and culminating in the packaging and delivery of the final product to supermarkets. The production relies on a combination of chemical treatment, thermal processing, and mechanical mixing.
In the first stage, raw water is passed through a filter and then treated with a water softener and specific chemicals to ensure purity. Once cleaned, the water is pumped into the next phase. During stage two, the water is heated using electric heaters and then flows through a cooling pipe. Subsequently, it enters a tank where carbon dioxide is added to carbonate the liquid.
The process continues in the third stage, where the carbonated water is sent to a mixing tank. Here, colouring, syrup, and flavour are integrated into the mixture. In the fourth stage, the finished beverage undergoes a final filtering process before being filled into bottles and cans. Finally, in stage five, these containers are packed into boxes and transported by truck to supermarkets for sale.