We are modifying our canning line to improve the effeciency of our CIP on the filler bowl (12 head bowl). I know there is an accepted flow rate that ensures effective CIP and want to know how that is calculated for the tubing size we have to work with at the inlet and outlet of the bowl. The tubing is 1/4" ID and I am concerned that there isn't enough flow to shorten the CIP time, i.e. we run longer times since the tubing is smaller and I assume the flow rate is reduced. We run the canning line CIP with our keg washer so I know we have plenty of flow (and temp control) of the cleaning solution to the machine. Is there a formula or method to calculate how long a CIP cycle needs to be based on tubing size (flow rate)?
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