Achieving Sustainability: Carbon-Neutral CIP Systems by INOXPA
Many industries around the world are trying different ways to reduce their environmental footprint. Thereby they are focusing on sustainability. A large food manufacturer in the UK also followed this in the most effective way. This customer is one of the largest dry ingredients food manufacturers in the UK. They operate a production system consisting of three dry mixing vessels that run 24/7. However, as there was an addition of new products to their recipes, the customer realized that their existing Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) system could no longer meet their needs. Not only was the CIP system incapable of doing the increased tasks, but it also wasted a lot of energy and water. To keep up with the growing production demands, the customer needed a more efficient CIP system.
Project Scope
The main objective of this project was to upgrade the CIP system. As the current CIP system was inefficient, the customer wanted to upgrade to adapt it to the mixing and production skids. These mixing and production skids include large vessels that are designed to mix over two tonnes of product at a time. Each vessel also has five distinct sections that require thorough cleaning, including the air evacuation ducting.
The upgrade had to address these cleaning requirements along with a concern about its environmental impact. With the need to satisfy the cleaning requirements of five distinct sections, an efficient cleaning process was necessary for it. This was essential to prevent contamination and ensure the quality of the final product. The customer wanted to upgrade the CIP with a focus on sustainability without compromising its efficiency.
Why INOXPA?
INOXPA’s expertise and commitment to sustainability made them the ideal partner for this project. The customer’s vision of switching their steam production plant to electricity shortly meant they required a CIP system that would seamlessly integrate with their hot water system. INOXPA’s solution involved a fully electric system designed to meet these requirements while supporting their environmental objectives.
Key highlights of the INOXPA proposal:
- Electric Heaters: The design replaced traditional steam heat exchangers with electric heaters capable of increasing water temperature from 65°C to 80°C.
- Environmental Commitment: The system’s design aligned with the customer’s plans to transition to renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and heat pumps.
Installation Characteristics
The project involved the installation of two distinct CIP systems:
1. Single-Line CIP System: Designed to clean one mixing system.
2. Triple-Line CIP System: Configured to clean two mixing systems and a vessel cleaning station.
In the second phase of the project, the customer plans to replace the steam hot water system with solar panels and heat pumps. INOXPA’s CIP systems are designed to be fully compatible with this transition. This ensured a completely carbon-neutral operation powered solely by renewable energy.
Special Features
Turnkey Solution: INOXPA provided a 100% customized solution, including the design, construction, installation, and start-up.
Zero Carbon Footprint: The CIP system is designed to operate entirely on renewable energy that will also align with the customer's sustainability goals.
A Collaborative Achievement
This project is an example of how innovative design and a commitment to sustainability can transform industrial systems. By partnering with INOXPA, the customer not only achieved a modernized, efficient CIP system but was also able to take an important step toward achieving a zero-carbon footprint. This collaboration serves as a model for industries aiming to enhance operational efficiency while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
INOXPA's Trusted Channel Partner
INOXPA provides a wide range of applications beyond CIP systems. Their product lineup includes centrifugal pumps, diaphragm valves, tubular sight glasses, and twin screw pumps, among others. The company also specializes in solutions for the dairy industry, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry, food industry, beverage industry, etc.
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