Clean In Place, CIP

Cleaning In Place (CIP) and Sterilisation In Place (SIP) systems are designed for automatic cleaning and disinfecting without major disassembly and assembly work. The technology is important for the food processing industry in which processes must take place in a hygienic environment.

GEA Process Engineering installations are designed in such away that optimal cleaning is ensured. Depending on requirements, central or decentralised systems, or a combination of the two, are installed.

Technical Data

Flow Velocity: up to 5 m/s
Flow rate: up to 140 m³/h and 10 bar
Number of tanks: depending on the required detergent an disinfectant volumes up to 8 tanks per system
Volume of the tanks: depending on the effective volume needed for cleaning the pipes, tanks, up to 100 m³
Number of CIP circuits: depending on plant areas to be cleaned and the required availability up to 9 circuits
Whatever you need: ask us, we will help you for the most suitable and economic solution.


Common cleaning media: caustic, acid, disinfectant, recovered water, fresh water