Insights on Cleaning in Place (CIP) System
The Cleaning in Place cleaning principle has existed for around 50 years and is one of the standard methods for cleaning process-technical systems. It is mainly used in applications where critical hygiene requirements exist, such as in the food and beverage industry or pharmaceuticals. CIP refers to the use of a mix of chemicals, heat and water to clean machinery, vessels or pipe work without dismantling plant. The process can be one shot, where everything goes to drain, or recovery, which recycles most of the liquid. Overall, CIP can be a very efficient way of cleaning. Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems are designed to automate your cleaning process and efficiently clean and disinfect your enclosed processing equipment. Combined effects of chemicals, turbulence, energy and heat help remove solid, debris and microorganisms from pipework without manual cleaning. Achieving the optimum cleaning results in the shortest cleaning window requires a combination of the right chemical regime ...