CIP Systems – Sales and Consulting

PTI A/S manufactures CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems based on three different standard concepts, which are:

• Mobile-CIP – For process plants requiring high flexibility.
• Unit-CIP – The economical solution for small to medium-sized process plants.
• Site-CIP – The ultimate solution for large process plants.

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There is a long list of options for all three CIP systems, allowing the systems to be customized to meet specific needs.

Consultation on Purchase and Operation

PTI A/S also provides professional and independent advice on the design and construction of CIP systems and CIP routes, including pipe sizing, valve selection, and turbine/nozzle selection.

The cleaning process consists of four elements:

• Time
• Temperature
• Chemical action (cleaning agent and concentration)
• Mechanical action (rinsing and spraying effect)

PTI’s advice on CIP systems focuses on optimizing the mechanical action. Optimal and correct mechanical action can, in many cases, reduce cleaning time, shorten phase transitions (reducing the use of cleaning agents), and minimize the risk of cross-contamination.

In other words, PTI’s advice on CIP systems complements the advice traditionally provided by cleaning agent manufacturers, which typically focuses only on time, temperature, and chemical action, not on the specific CIP system.

PTI also offers independent advice on purchasing CIP systems from other manufacturers. Contact us for more information about CIP system consulting at phone +45 97 37 16 33 or email mail@pti-as.dk.

Mobile-CIP is the Smallest Solution

The mobile-CIP concept is the smallest solution and is used if a decentralized structure of the CIP system is desired.

The system is mounted on a frame with wheels so it can be moved around the production facilities as needed.

Typically, the system consists of 1 tank, a CIP-F pump, a heating system, and a CIP-R connection. The cleaning parameters are usually manually controlled.

The advantages of this CIP system include high flexibility and very low investment. The disadvantages are a lack of automation, limitations in flow rates, and limitations in the options for collecting and reusing cleaning solutions.

Unit-CIP is the Mid-range Solution

The Unit-CIP concept is the mid-range solution, used if a central structure of the CIP system with moderate capacity needs and quick installation time is desired.

This CIP system is mounted and delivered complete on a frame that can be moved with a forklift.

Typically, this type of CIP system consists of 1 water tank, 2 chemical tanks, a CIP-F pump with an accompanying flow meter and heating system on CIP-F, and a CIP-R connection with a conductivity meter.

The system is PLC-controlled and can communicate with connected objects.

The advantages of this CIP system include the collection and reuse of cleaning agents, secure program execution, quick installation, and relatively low investment. The disadvantages are limitations in tank sizes and flow rates.

Site-CIP

The Site-CIP concept is the ultimate solution, used if a central structure of the CIP system with high capacity needs and the need for many CIP lines is desired.

This CIP system is delivered as individual components, which PTI A/S assembles on-site.

Typically, the system consists of 1 water tank, 2 chemical tanks, 2 CIP-F pumps with accompanying flow meters and heating systems on CIP-F, and 2 CIP-R connections with conductivity meters. There is a circulation loop on the chemical tanks with conductivity meters for controlling chemical concentration.

The system is PLC-controlled and can communicate with connected objects.

The advantages of this CIP system include the collection and reuse of cleaning agents and secure program execution with few limitations in system construction. The disadvantage is that it represents a relatively large investment.

Options Available for All CIP Systems

• Control of pumps, valves, and instruments on the process plant.
• Control of drain pauses and associated set points.
• Control of pulse sequences and associated set points.
• Data collection for documentation of CIP completion.
• Monitoring the status of the process plant’s routes