Industrial Clean-in-Place (CIP) Unit for Pharmaceutical Processes

Project Description

Detailed design and engineering of a compact three-stage Clean-in-Place (CIP) plant, configured for the automated sanitization of reactors and piping networks. The system allows for the sequential execution of initial wash, chemical descaling, and final rinse phases, guaranteeing the sterility standards required in pharmaceutical production.

Industrial Sector
Pharmaceutical.
Technological Challenge
The critical objective was the integration of a precise control system for cleaning variables (temperature, chemical concentration, and pressure) into a compact unit. It was necessary to ensure total residue removal through a robust dosing system and constant conductivity monitoring to validate rinsing efficacy, complying with stringent health and safety regulations.
Development

Using SolidWorks, the 3D design of the unit was performed, optimizing the layout of the centrifugal pump, electrical heating elements, and the diaphragm pump system for descaling agent dosing. The control cabinet was equipped with high-precision instrumentation: Pt-100 temperature probes, pressure transducers, and conductivity meters. All detailed engineering, including dimensioning and construction plans for fabrication in pharmaceutical-grade stainless steel, was developed using AutoCAD.

Result
Delivery of a highly efficient CIP unit that reduces cleaning downtime and guarantees the repeatability of sanitization processes. High-precision instrumentation allows the client to save water and chemicals, while the integrated heating system ensures the elimination of complex contaminants. The result is a facility that facilitates process validation and increases plant operational safety.