Methods to Achieve Sustainable Clean-In-Place

A clean-in-place (CIP) system is among the largest users of consumables at a hygienic processing plant. Presented here are tips for reducing the consumption of water, chemicals and time in CIP operations In many industries there is a burgeoning awareness and pursuit for financially justifiable resource conservation. The cleaning routines that make sanitary processing possible are among the largest users of consumables in a facility. Clean-in-place (CIP) is the automated approach of cleaning process equipment with minimal manual intervention. It is one of the most important aspects of hygienic production; however, many plants ignore CIP procedures unless issues arise. Due to this oversight, opportunities to make CIP more sustainable are lost. Optimized CIP programs not only ensure product integrity, but also provide valuable savings through the conservation of water, energy, chemicals and available production time. There are many process design philosophies, mechanical components and automation solutions that make this not only feasible, but cost effective.   Benefits of practicing CIP CIP is practiced in industries where hygienic production is necessary to produce product that is pure and safe to consume or use. Historically,…