General Applications

The sheer number of potential cleaning applications leads to the large diversity in tank washers. CIP covers so many potential uses that it is impossible to have one generic cleaning head for all these applications. Breconcherry strives to be the number one world leader in innovative design to meet all the current and future needs of their customers in the multitude of cleaning applications they will encounter.

Agitators pose difficult problems to be cleaned...

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Agitators pose difficult problems to be cleaned as often they can be multi bladed, with multiple scrapers and locations inside the vessel that makes them hard to reach with CIP fluid. Some applications have such poor clean ability that the tanks have to be flood filled with CIP fluid over the agitator blades and then these blades are rotated in order to clean them. However, if the product to be cleaned needs direct impingement to remove it then this method can take a very long time for the blades to be cleaned.

One solution to cleaning the bottom of agitators is to use a retracting device which is sealed during the standard process and then pops up during the cleaning process to apply direct impingement onto the agitator. Ideal retracting tank washers for these applications are the MR2 RETRACTOR units.

As the possibility of design permutations and product cleaning requirements is extensive, it is advisable to contact you local product expert/distributor or contact Breconcherry directly for help and assistance in choosing the correct tank washer. Alternatively, as a first step you can go to the technical resource section of this web site for advice and information requirements.

Dip pipes & Nozzles come in all shapes and sizes and protrude into the tanks in an infinite range of lengths or extend upwards the same. In order to fully CIP such devices, careful consideration of the placement of the tank washer is vital. The angle of attack for the jet or spray must be sufficient to get into all the areas to be cleaned. In some cases a tank washer that can atomise the liquid at higher pressure may be required to allow a mist of liquid to get inside an otherwise hard to clean area.

There are a number of units which can do this such as TURBO DISC , TORUS & TURBO SSB units. It is advisable to contact you local product expert/distributor or contact Breconcherry directly for help and assistance in choosing the correct tank washer. Alternatively, as a first step you can go to the technical resource section of this web site for advice and information requirements.

Ducting and pipe work can pose very specific problems for the brewing and beverage industry as it comprises a large part of the CIP cleaning in place needs. Often the diameter of the pipes coupled with long and complex pipe runs can generate significant cleaning challenges. Frequently these pipes are flood filled using large amounts of liquid.

One solution to reduce the amount of cleaning fluid used is to use retracting devices such as the MR1 or MR2 which in normal operation seal flush with the pipe or duct wall. When the CIP system is turned on these units extend into the pipe and clean the pipe. These devices come in a range of sizes, cleaning head configurations and connections to fit many process pipes and ducts. They can also be configured to keep continual over pressure air seals on the units or configured to work in vacuums.

Another solution is to use ultra hygienic permanently installed cleaning devices like the TORUS inside the pipe. These units are small and require low volumes and pressures of CIP fluid to operate. However in operation they can generate a very turbulent flow inside a pipe aiding the chemical cleaning effect.

Ideal tank washers for use in these CIP applications are the TURBO DISC , TORUS , CHEM DISC & MR2 RETRACTOR .

Industrial bulk containers or IBC’s are found in almost every industry and given their standard volume (frequently 1 cubic meter or 1000 litres) and there standard shape of approx 1 meter x 1 meter x 1 meter, they should pose a simple CIP cleaning in place problem. However, the sheer variety of products that can be contained inside them poses many cleaning issues.

The products inside can range from ordinary water to thick viscous paste, to highly toxic chemicals Additionally the materials of construction very from plastic to metal, and some even vary in shape to includes, ports, taps, man ways and run off channels to allow drainage. Each parameter offers a different cleaning challenge.

Some require high pressure, some require high impingement (not always the same as high pressure), and some require very quick rinsing. Turn around time requirements can be very short.

There are many tank washers suitable for cleaning IBC’s, but the exact selection will be determined by the product to be cleaned. As a general rule a FURY TWB , TURBO DISC , 2" TROLL BALL or 3" TROLL BALL are often ideal for cleaning these ubiquitous transit containers.

Optimised CIP cycles and efficient use of water with high tech tank washers can lead to greatly reduced down times, increased plant efficiency and increased profitability.