Process of cleaning in Place (CIP)
- HTST pasteurizer:
- Pre rinse with cold water till discharge becomes clear.
- Rinse with acid solution (Phosphoric acid 0.15-0.6% @ 71-75 0C for 20-30 minutes.)
- Drain out acid solution.
- Hot water rinse (65-71 0C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Rinse with alkali solution (0.15-0.7% at 65-71 0C for 20-30 minutes).
- Drain out alkali solution.
- Rinse in hot water (71-82 0C ) and drained out.
- Loose the plate of pasteurizer for drying purpose.
- CIP for milk storage tank:
- Pre rinse in tap water.
- Drain for 3-4 minutes.
- Hot detergent washes NaOH solution (0.35-0.55%) @ 750C for 15-20 minutes once or twice a week.
- Drain for 3-5 minutes.
- Rinse in hot water (900C) for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain for 3-5 minutes.
- Hot air for 1-2 minutes.
- Use chlorine water (15-20 0C) for 1-2 minutes.