Keeping your operation within the guidelines of sanitation regulations serves multiple purposes for maintaining high standards in production and for affecting the overall quality of the goods being produced. Setting up the right CIP system depends upon the size and the type of operation along with other variables which are unique to your manufacturing methods and the difficulty involved in the cleaning process.
Cleaning Parameters
Defining the cleaning parameters includes determining the time it will take to achieve the degree of sanitation required, the flow of cleaning fluid through the tanks or pipes, what type of cleaning agents are to be used and the temperature at which the cleaning processes must take place. The CIP system does this in an automated manner which means there is less physical labor involved in taking machinery apart in the cleaning process. The cleaning process may occur after each batch, or under conditions where the process is continuous, it can be performed at various stages of the process. By establishing the cleaning parameters for your operation you can determine the best CIP setup and method required to meet the regulations and set standards for sanitation pertaining to your industry.
Amount of Pressure Required
The amount of pressure which is needed in the application of cleaning agents depends upon the strength of the surface soil in the operation. How much pressure will be needed to adequately remove it? This also depends upon the types of chemicals which are used in the cleaning process. It is important to achieve removal of any waste materials which are left behind after a manufacturing run. Knowing the answers to these questions can help you to determine which types of equipment will work best in your situation.
Standard Method of CIP
The simplest method which is currently used by many companies is the fill boil and dump process which involves filling the tanks and pipes with the chosen cleaning agents, heating them to the required temperature and then dumping the contents. This method is expensive, time consuming and makes little use of the advantages of pressure and force in the cleaning process.
More modern CIP systems use specially designed equipment to achieve optimal cleaning of beverage processing equipment. The use of chemicals, temperature and pressure provide a more time efficient and cost effective method of CIP delivery which is designed to meet even the toughest regulatory standards. For more information on designing a custom CIP system which is the best solution for your operation, visit the pressure pioneers found at TechniBlend.
