CIP Tank
CIP (Cleaning In Place) is a method used in dairy plants to clean pipelines, tanks, pumps, and heat exchangers without removing them from their locations, by circulating hot soapy water within a closed loop. It is the most critical system for maintaining hygienic operations.
How the CIP System Works
The system typically follows these steps in a specific order:
Pre-Rinse: Warm water is circulated to remove milk residues.
Caustic (Alkaline) Wash: A caustic solution is circulated (typically at 70–80°C) to break down fat and protein residues.
Intermediate Rinse: Water is circulated to remove caustic residues.
Acid Wash: Acidic water is circulated to prevent milk stone and lime scale formation.
Final Rinse: A rinse with clean water is performed to ensure the system is completely clean.
CIP Unit Types and Prices (2024–2025)
Costs vary significantly depending on whether the system is manual or fully automatic:
Unit Type Features Estimated Price Range
Manual CIP Set Heated tank and pump (Single) 65,000 TL - 95,000 TL
Mobile CIP Unit Wheeled, for small businesses 85,000 TL - 125,000 TL
2- or 3-Tank Set Caustic, Acid, and Water tanks 250,000 TL - 450,000 TL
Fully Automatic CIP PLC-Controlled, Sensor-Equipped (Precision) 750,000 TL - 1,500,000 TL+
The system typically follows these steps in a specific order:
Pre-Rinse: Warm water is circulated to remove milk residues.
Caustic (Alkaline) Wash: A caustic solution is circulated (typically at 70–80°C) to break down fat and protein residues.
Intermediate Rinse: Water is circulated to remove caustic residues.
Acid Wash: Acidic water is circulated to prevent milk stone and lime scale formation.
Final Rinse: A rinse with clean water is performed to ensure the system is completely clean.
CIP Unit Types and Prices (2024–2025)
Costs vary significantly depending on whether the system is manual or fully automatic:
Unit Type Features Estimated Price Range
Manual CIP Set Heated tank and pump (Single) 65,000 TL - 95,000 TL
Mobile CIP Unit Wheeled, for small businesses 85,000 TL - 125,000 TL
2- or 3-Tank Set Caustic, Acid, and Water tanks 250,000 TL - 450,000 TL
Fully Automatic CIP PLC-Controlled, Sensor-Equipped (Precision) 750,000 TL - 1,500,000 TL+