Optimize Clean-In-Place (CIP) processes in the food industry
Time and cost savings thanks to innovative sensor technology
As raw material and energy costs rise, asset utilization within food and beverage plants is becoming even more crucial. Many food processors still operate Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems with little automation, relying on a purely timing-based process and manual verification. Installing inline sensors provides real-time monitoring and control of the cleaning process which helps reduce cleaning time, product loss and resources while ensuring full traceability.
30%
savings on cleaning agent costs
by ensuring correct detergent strength and phase separation with Endress+Hauser's conductivity and optical measurements.
Our Offering
We understand your challenges in demanding CIP processes and provide you with a full line of hygienic, sanitary measurement solutions. Our proven portfolio of flow, level, pressure, temperature and analytical instrumentation is manufactured to the highest quality standards and meets all food and beverage requirements and regulations. We offer you:
Robust, reliable and industry-optimized sensors in hygienic design
Easy to clean and absolutely tight measuring sensors
Innovative self-diagnostics to ensure full confidence in measurements
Seamless integration into any control system
Applications
Accurate concentration measurement
To ensure optimal performance of a CIP system, it is critical to know the detergent concentration both in the loop and the make-up tank.
Our expertise in the field
Conductivity has the lowest maintenance and calibration requirements and enables you to reduce energy, chemical, and water usage. Endress+Hauser offers multiple conductivity sensor and transmitter options specifically designed for CIP applications. From compact entry-level to multi-channel systems with Ethernet integration capabilities.
Optimize concentration measurement with the right conductivity sensor or transmitter for your application.
Know exactly what is in the line and remove the guesswork. Transition sensors determine when each phase of the CIP cycle ends and the next should begin.
Our expertise in the field
Conductivity, optical turbidity or pH sensors are used to determine when product or rinse water is in the line, starting the CIP system only if zero product remains after rinsing. Fast response is very important to reduce product and water loss and save time.
Improve your phase separation by choosing the best fit sensor from Endress+Hauser’s liquid analysis portfolio.
Inventory of CIP detergents need to be monitored to ensure stable supply.
Our expertise in the field
Ultrasonic, guided or free-space radar are common methods for inventory monitoring of cleaning agents. Make-up, rinse and recovery tanks are commonly monitored with hydrostatic or capacitive sensors; selection is based on tank size and personal preference. Inventory safety is ensured by low/high level alarms and empty pipe detection (pump protection) and are usually done with tuning fork or conductive/capacitive sensors.
Identify the best-fit level instrumentation for your application from a broad range of measuring principles and the associated portfolio of products.
Flow measurement is fundamental for an efficient CIP system. By ensuring a strong and turbulent flow, the desired scrubbing effect is reached.
Our expertise in the field
The Proline Promag H line is designed to handle the aggressive chemicals at elevated temperatures and higher than normal vibration due to turbulent flow. Endress+Hauser ensure performance for many years in CIP service. The flowmeters also include a temperature and conductivity output in addition to the flow value.
Benefit from electromagnetic flowmeters which include a temperature and conductivity output in addition to the flow value.
Temperature within the CIP process can be measured at several locations and is closely controlled to ensure balance of the effectiveness of the cleaning and energy consumption. Often seen as a critical control point, temperature needs frequent calibration.
Our expertise in the field
iTHERM QuickNeck - our patented thermometer extension neck with quick release for fast and easy recalibration. One simple turning movement for opening and easy re-installation after calibration.
Build-up recognition to ensure cleaning efficiency
Cleaning efficiency is based on temperature, detergent concentration and flow velocity/shear forces at the installation walls. But as the pipes are not always straight and the reach of the spray balls is not always ideal, there are spots which are difficult to clean. To determine and improve the overall cleaning efficiency, it is necessary to also monitor the cleaning behaviour at these spots.
Our expertise in the field
Our compact multiparameter device Liquitrend QMW43 can simultaneously measure the adhesion thickness and conductivity of media. Installed at critical points in the food processing plant, it reliably monitors fluid behavior and informs whether residual buildup is present after cleaning. This innovative technology allows the cleaning frequency and intensity to be tailored to the needs of a plant, thus increasing efficiency.
What you can do
Click through these maps and learn in detail how you can reduce product loss and energy costs in your CIP processes!
NIR/VIS absorption sensor for phase detection and suspended solids
Highest safety for your products thanks to glass-free, hygienic design
Cost savings and reduced product loss thanks to fast interphase detection
Low-maintenance sensor with long service life and stable operation
Flexible installation: Sensor features insertion (with Triclamp and Varivent connection) and immersion (with holder and assembly system Flexdip CYA112 and CYH112)
Robust sensor resists aggressive chemicals and fouling
Suitable for cleaning-in-place (CIP) and sterilization-in-place (SIP)
Compact pressure sensor with the Contite measuring cell for hydrostatic level measurement
Hermetically sealed Contite measuring cell with condensate-resistance, high reference accuracy: ±0.2%, optionally ±0.1% and minimum temperature effects
Modular concept for easy replacement of display or electronics
Seamless and independent system integration (HART/PA/FF)
Easy menu-guided commissioning via local display, 4 to 20mA with HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus
International usage thanks to a wide range of approvals
Point level switch for liquids in compact design with stainless steel housing
Designed according to highest requirements to quality and environmental sustainability. The self-monitoring Liquiphant offers safe switching also in case of power supply loss.
Independent of changing media properties an accurate switching point is offered. IO-Link reduces costs and complexity due to easy configuration of the devices via engineering tools
A real plug & play sensor is offered without any need for adjustment even with changing media. Measurement is unaffected by conductivity, build-up, turbulence, flows or air bubbles
No calibration is required, no specific know-how or tools (e.g. software) necessary
Robust design made of stainless steel (316L) assures highest durability
A modular design offers different process temperatures and the widest variety of process connections and accessories in the market to fit every application
Discover some of the important measuring points in the Clean-in-place process
Benefits
Together with our customers, our employees have achieved remarkable results in the optimization of Clean-in-place processes. Strong industry and application expertise as well as our broad product portfolio ensure first time success. Endress+Hauser’s goal is to be a reliable partner in all aspects.
25-30%
time saving for each CIP cycle.
30%
reduced chemical usage by using optical technologies in phase separation.
>100
countries benefit from our application and industry competence.
Cheese plant cuts expenses and yields major time savings by installing inline transition sensors to measure phase separation between whey, water and CIP detergent
Water, beverages, dairy products, chemicals or pharmaceuticals have to be analyzed every day. Choose the device best suited to your process needs from our comprehensive product portfolio.
Flowmeter
Flowmeter
Water, natural gas, steam, mineral oil, chemicals are some of the fluids that have to be measured day in, day out. Select the flowmeter best suited to your process needs.
Level
Level
Continuous level measurement and point level detection in liquids and bulk solids
Pressure
Pressure
Powerful instruments for process pressure, differential pressure, level and flow.
Software
Software
Apart from all relevant measuring and system technologies, we also offer appropriate software for all branches of industry that provide to run your operating processes at its full potential.
System products
System products
Applicator
Temperature measurement
Temperature measurement
Thermometers and transmitters for the process industry
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