What Is Thermal Momentum in Coffee Roasting?
Definition
A practical roasting term for the tendency of the coffee and machine system to keep heating after control inputs change.
Why it matters
Understanding this pathway connects machine settings to how energy actually reaches the beans.
How it is measured or recognized
Assess it through temperatures, RoR, airflow, power, equipment geometry and repeatable results.
Roasting tip
Think about the whole thermal system and its lag before making large corrective changes.
Related terms
→ Power
→ Airflow
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