Most CIP programs rely on assumptions. 3D TRASAR™ for Precise Wash uses real-time soil load data to optimize clean-in-place (CIP) duration, reducing unnecessary cycle time while maintaining cleaning performance.
Why Most CIP Programs Leave Capacity on the Table
Every CIP cycle balances two competing priorities:
- Ensure cleaning performance while maintaining food safety and food quality
- Maximize production uptime
Without real-time visibility into soil removal, many facilities choose longer wash times to reduce risk.
CIP WASH | Current Practice | With Precise Wash | Approx. Time Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 30 | 25.6 min | 4.4min |
2 | 30 | 20 min | 10.1 min |
3 | 30 | 22.3 min | 7.7 min |
4 | 30 | 17 min | 13.0 min |
5 | 30 | 18.1 min | 11.9 min |
6 | 30 | 8.1 min | 21.9 min |
7 | 30 | 22.3 min | 7.7 min |
8 | 30 | 25.1 min | 4.9 min |
9 | 30 | 20 min | 10 min |
10 | 30 | 20 min | 10 min |
*Illustrative values based on the graphic, using a 30-minute current-practice CIP run time.
The Cost of Overcleaning
Production Capacity – Longer-than-necessary CIP cycles reduce available production time
Water and Energy – Every extra minute of cleaning consumes resources
Chemical Consumption – Conservative cleaning strategies often increase chemical use
Labor Time – Operators lose time managing CIP events and investigating wash performance
How Precise Wash Works
For Illustrative purposes only.
Step 1
Step 1
A sensor captures a digital fingerprint of the supply entering the system.
Step 2
Step 2
A second sensor measures the liquid returning from the equipment, providing visibility into what is still being removed.
Step 3
Step 3
Precise Wash continuously compares the supply and return readings as the cycle progresses.
Step 4
Step 4
As the readings move closer together and reach the set threshold, Precise Wash indicates the cycle is complete, helping operators end the cycle with confidence.
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Get In Touch with Us
Let’s Identify Your CIP Opportunity
Tell us about your operation, and an Ecolab CIP expert will schedule a demo to help you identify where Precise Wash can optimize your cycles.
We are invested in making your system work for you and your team. We’re able to do that because we know your CIP system’s unique needs, and we have the expertise to work through your company’s IT infrastructure needs.
Learn how we can help you reduce downtime, enhance sustainability and improve product quality.
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St. Paul, MN 55102
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