---
title: "CIP Pump"
industry: "Food Manufacturing"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CIP_PUMP"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "2.5-6.0 bar (36-87 psi) at 15-60°C fluid temperature"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 3.2
    unit: "m"
    consequence: "Vapor pressure collapse at NPSHa &lt; NPSHr causes cavitation bubbles imploding on impeller surfaces (Bernoulli principle), exceeding 316L stainless steel yield strength of 290 MPa at stress concentrations"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Insufficient NPSHa due to filter clogging (ΔP &gt; 1.5 bar)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install NPSH monitoring with automatic bypass at 3.5 m H₂O threshold"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Caustic solution concentration &gt;4% NaOH at &gt;70°C"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Specify 316L with &lt;0.03% carbon content and post-weld annealing at 1050°C"
bom_nodes:
  impeller:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:IMPELLER"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  casing:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CASING"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  shaft-seal:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SHAFT_SEAL"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 2858:2012 (END-SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/ASME B73.1:2012 (SPECIFICATION FOR HORIZONTAL END-SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING (EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/cip-pump.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: CIP Pump

## 1. Technical Definition
A specialized pump designed to circulate cleaning solutions through a Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) system without disassembling equipment.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **2.5-6.0 bar (36-87 psi) at 15-60°C fluid temperature**. Failure boundary: **Cavitation occurs at NPSHa &lt; 3.2 m H₂O (NPSHr + 0.5 m safety margin), mechanical seal fails at shaft deflection &gt; 0.05 mm**, Mechanism: **Vapor pressure collapse at NPSHa &lt; NPSHr causes cavitation bubbles imploding on impeller surfaces (Bernoulli principle), exceeding 316L stainless steel yield strength of 290 MPa at stress concentrations**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Insufficient NPSHa due to filter clogging (ΔP &gt; 1.5 bar) | 8 | Cavitation erosion on impeller vanes reducing efficiency by &gt;15% | Install NPSH monitoring with automatic bypass at 3.5 m H₂O threshold |
| Caustic solution concentration &gt;4% NaOH at &gt;70°C | 8 | Intergranular corrosion of 316L welds leading to pitting &gt;0.3 mm/year | Specify 316L with &lt;0.03% carbon content and post-weld annealing at 1050°C |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Impeller](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/impeller.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **CIP Tank**, **Heat Exchanger**, **Spray Ball Assembly**  
**Downstream Applications**: Sanitized Processing Equipment, Cleaned Piping Systems, Hygienic Food Contact Surfaces  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: Why is AISI 316L stainless steel used for this CIP pump?
**A**: AISI 316L stainless steel offers superior corrosion resistance against cleaning chemicals and food acids, meets food safety standards, and ensures durability in sanitary food manufacturing environments.

### Q: How does this pump integrate with existing CIP systems?
**A**: The pump is designed for seamless integration with standard CIP systems, featuring compatible connections and flow rates to circulate cleaning solutions through pipelines and equipment without disassembly.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the shaft seal in food manufacturing applications?
**A**: Regular inspection for wear and leakage is recommended. The shaft seal should be checked during routine CIP system maintenance to prevent contamination and ensure optimal pump performance.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 2858:2012 (END-SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS)
- ANSI/ASME B73.1:2012 (SPECIFICATION FOR HORIZONTAL END-SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS)
- CE MARKING (EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: CIP Pump](https://cnfx.com/industry/food-manufacturing/product/cip-pump)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: CIP_PUMP | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: ef942fac
