CIP SYSTEM

There are three important
elements to consider in the
design and implementation of
any CIP System; the CIP Skid,
the equipment & systems to be
cleaned and the CIP supply &
return lines.
The CIP Skid controls the
cleaning (“T.A.C.T.”) parameters
of Temperature, Action
(velocity/pressure), Chemical
concentration and Time of
exposure. It can be configured
with many different options
as required by the owner to
achieve the desired cleaning
results.
Knowledge and
Experience Required
More of a challenge is the
design considerations of the
equipment & systems to be
cleaned. In recent years the
industry has given more
attention to this and important
guidelines have been published
by ASME-BPE, ISPE, etc. And
while these guideline have
made large strides addressing
the mechanical aspects, it is
not mandatory (or sometimes
possible!) for equipment
suppliers to follow them.
Thus it requires knowledge
and experience in identifying
potential CIP issues relating
to equipment geometry and
developing a tactical CIP
approach to the process system.
There are several integration
techniques for connecting the
CIP skid with the targeted
processes to be cleaned with the
CIP supply & return circuits.
Perhaps the most known is
the use of flow-plates so that
“make-break” circuits can be
established, thus giving the
owner a safe operation with
a degree of flexibility albeit
a manual operation. In more
advanced operations, the use
of matrix piping technology
is used which employs mixproof
valves that allow the CIP
supply & return to be totally
“hardpiped” and automated,
thus maximize the efficiency
of the CIP operation.
GEA Liquid Processing takes
complete responsibility for
all aspects of the CIP System.
Our Process Engineers
will audit your process for
cleanability. Our CIP System
skids are completely designed,
engineered, fabricated,
automated and tested in our
workshop. We can further
integrate the CIP System
Skid into your operating plant
utilizing the latest integration
techniques.
We assign a qualified Process
Engineer to your project to
facilitate discussions regarding
site-specific requirements,
integration concerns and
final FAT/SAT protocols. This
vertically integrated project
approach has the benefit of:
• Seamless communications
between disciplines
• Eliminates budget variances
that would result from having
multiple contracts
• Enhances the “speed to
market” of the overall project

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