Overview of CIP Facilities for Advanced Fruit Juice Plants

Key Features:

• Automated preparation of cleaning agents.
• Object-related cleaning plans.
• Capability to clean single components during production.
• Integration into the overall plant system.
• Full automation possibilities.

Company Information:
Bucher Unipektin AG provides process technology for fruit and vegetable processing, beer filtration, milk powder production, and more. They offer products like fruit reception lines, mills, hydraulic presses, and CIP systems, along with services such as process development, technical support, and maintenance.

Applications:
The CIP facilities are designed for efficient cleaning in advanced fruit juice plants, ensuring high-quality juice production. They are suitable for cleaning tanks, pipes, grinders, and other equipment involved in processing apples, pears, berries, and vegetables.

Set-up and Process:
The plant setup includes storing tanks for brine, prerinsing water, and rinsing water. Automated dosing units ensure precise chemical addition, and heat exchangers maintain the desired temperature. The system measures conductivity to manage phase changes between products, cleaning solutions, and water, ensuring secure separation.

Typical CIP Cleaning Cycle:

• Prerinsing with recycled flushing water.
• Brine-based cleaning (e.g., 1–2% NaOH at 70–80°C).
• Optional intermediate rinsing.
• Optional disinfection with Peroxyd/Peracetic acid or neutralization and cleaning with acid.
• Final rinsing.

Technical Data:

• Models: Single- and bi-stream plants.
• Storage tanks: Selectable based on plant size.
• Control: Semi- and fully automated, depending on customer requirements.