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Quotes - Engineering - SalesWhy CIP Heat Exchangers Are Essential in UHT Milk Pasteurizer & Line CIP
UHT lines run continuously for weeks and must achieve commercial sterility while preventing burn-on and spore survival. Only fully sanitary, 3-A certified CIP heat exchangers guarantee 95%+ regeneration, validated UHT temperatures, and complete cleanability — eliminating biofilm, milkstone, and spore-formers for safe ESL and shelf-stable milk.
Critical UHT Milk Pasteurizer & Line CIP Applications
- Indirect UHT Heating: Tubular or plate systems delivering 280–295°F for 2–6 seconds with high regeneration and full CIP capability.
- Direct Steam Injection/Infusion: Paired with sanitary flash cooling and vacuum systems using fully drainable exchangers.
- Hot Water Sets: Supplies 300°F+ closed-loop water for indirect heating sections with zero dead legs and validated sanitization.
- Regeneration Sections: 95%+ energy recovery with double tubesheet or plate designs that withstand daily caustic/acid CIP.
- Aseptic Surge Tanks: Pre- and post-UHT temperature control with fully sterile, CIP-capable exchangers.
- Line CIP Validation: Complete removal of burn-on milk proteins and minerals with riboflavin-tested, fully drainable exchangers.
Shell & Tube
CIP UHT Exchangers
- Double Tubesheet Protection
- Ideal for High-Temp Hot Water
- Fully Drainable & 3-A TPV
Plate & Frame
CIP UHT Exchangers
- 95%+ Regeneration Efficiency
- Compact for ESL Lines
- Riboflavin & Spore Validated
Why CIP Heat Exchangers Are the Cornerstone of UHT Milk Pasteurizer & Line CIP
UHT lines run for weeks without stopping — any burn-on or biofilm in the heat exchanger becomes a spore factory that destroys commercial sterility. Only fully sanitary, 3-A certified CIP heat exchangers eliminate that risk — delivering polished 316L surfaces (Ra = 32 µin), 95%+ regeneration, complete drainability, and proven resistance to daily caustic, nitric acid, and 300°F+ hot water cycles.
Our exchangers are trusted in the world’s largest UHT milk plants because they guarantee zero burn-on, validated spore kill, and perfect line CIP — protecting shelf life from 6 to 12 months while minimizing energy and water use.
A global dairy giant eliminated spore recalls and achieved 90-day continuous runs after installing our double-tubesheet UHT systems. A major ESL milk producer reduced CIP chemical usage by 45% using our high-regeneration plate designs.
With third-party verified (TPV) 3-A certification, riboflavin and spore-log validation, full traceability, and decades of proven performance, our CIP heat exchangers are the industry standard for safe, efficient, and profitable UHT milk production.
