(CIP), that is, Clean-In-Place, is a method of cleaning pipes, tanks, process equipment, filters and all related connection parts in place without disassembling them.
1950’li yıllara kadar kapalı sistemler elde sökülüp temizleniyordu. CIP’in ortaya çıkışı, gıda ve ilaç sektörleri gibi sık sık iç temizlik gerektiren endüstriler için büyük bir avantaj sağladı. Gazlı içecek, Süt Ürünleri, İlaç ve Farmakoloji, Kozmetik, Gıda gibi alanlar başta olmak üzere CIP in kullanımı, birçok alanda mecburi olmuştur.
The advantages provided by the CIP Process are:
- It is much faster than normal washing processes.
- Hygiene as a result of washing is much higher than the old system.
- Since the washing system is automated, the possibility of human error is eliminated.
- Since the washing process is very easy and fast, it is very easy to repeat.
- It is quite reliable.
In the CIP System, pipes and valves are flushed in a turbulent mode of fluid movement to achieve maximum flushing effect. At this stage, fixed or mobile type washing balls are used. Large-sized tanks are washed with a dynamic washing jet that cuts through dirt films and loose sediments with high energy.
There are two important criteria in washing: temperature and the chemical detergent used. These criteria vary depending on the industry and the company's choice.
Source: GEA CIP Process Solution
