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Innovative sensors help you to optimize your clean-in-place process

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.

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.

Detergent concentration measurement
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.

Efficient phase separation

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.

Phase separation of whey
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.

Reliable level measurement

Inventory of CIP detergents need to be monitored to ensure stable supply.

Level detection in a tank
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.

Robust flow measurement

Flow measurement is fundamental for an efficient CIP system. By ensuring a strong and turbulent flow, the desired scrubbing effect is reached.

CIP return line with Promag H
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.

Cost saving temperature measurement

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.

Temperature measurement in CIP system
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.

Liquitrend QMW43 application to ensure cleaning efficiency
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!

Clean-in-Place (CIP) process overview ©Endress+Hauser

Clean in place process overview

Compact vibration point level switch for liquids in all industries

Liquiphant FTL50 - Vibronic
  • Use in safety systems requiring functional safety to SIL2/SIL3 in accordance with
    IEC 61508/IEC 61511-1

  • International explosion protection certificates and overfill protection certificate (WHG)

  • No calibration required, easy to start up

  • No mechanically moving parts: no maintenance, no wear, long operating life.
    Monitoring of fork for damage: guaranteed function

  • Second line of defense to protect the environment

  • Variety of standardized process connections for all applications

  • Stainless steel (316L) and high-corrosion resistant sensor material (Alloy)

Point level switch for liquids in compact design with stainless steel housing

Liquiphant FTL31 - Vibronic point level detection
  • 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

  • No mechanically moved parts, free of maintenance

Compact pressure sensor with the Contite measuring cell for hydrostatic level measurement

Deltapilot FMB50 - 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

Toroidal conductivity measuring system for hygienic and sterile applications

Smartec CLD134 is a hygienic conductivity system ensuring the highest process safety and quality.
  • Unique hygienic design avoids recontamination

  • With all hygienic certificates required in hygienic and sterile applications

  • Certified biocompatibility according to USP class VI

  • Compliant with EG 2023/2006 and 1935/2004

  • Suitable for cleaning-in-place (CIP) and sterilization-in-place (SIP)

  • Durable thanks to encapsulated, jointless design

NIR/VIS absorption sensor for phase detection and suspended solids

OUSAF11 is a glass-free sensor for the inline detection of changing phases 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)

  • FDA and 3-A approval

Hygienic temperature measurement instrument for optimum product quality, process safety and efficiency

Sanitary digital thermometer iTHERM TM411
  • Optimum process control: Fast sensor response times with iTHERM QuickSens technology (t90: 1.5 s)

  • Up to 75% faster and safer recalibrations with iTHERM QuickNeck – tool-free quick-release for instant insert removal

  • High sensor availability under rough conditions: Vibration resistant RTD technology iTHERM StrongSens (> 60g)

  • Easy product selection, configuration and maintenance

  • Increase productivity and product safety in sanitary applications with highly accurate and reliable measurements

  • Thermowells, hygienic process connections and housings expertly manufactured from high-grade materials treated for low surface roughness

Memosens toroidal conductivity sensor for hygienic and sterile applications

Indumax CLS54D is an inductive conductivity probe for the highest hygienic and sterile demands.
  • Unique hygienic design avoids contamination

  • With all hygienic certificates required in hygienic and sterile applications, compliant with EG 2023/2006 and 1935/2004

  • Food grade virgin PEEK body without joints nor crevices

  • Certified biocompatibility according to USP class VI

  • Suitable for cleaning-in-place (CIP) and sterilization-in-place (SIP)

  • Convenient maintenance strategy with Memobase Plus for easy data and sensor management

  • Reliable values thanks to active connection monitoring and EMC protection

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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.

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    countries benefit from our application and industry competence.

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