Single-path CIP system In the single-path CIP system, a

freshly made-up cleaning solution is supplied to the plant

and then drained, and there is no residual circulation in the
cleaning system.
The single path system is used when there is a high degree
of soiling. It is also appropriate when it is critical to prevent
cross-contamination. This system is commonly used in the
pharmaceutical industry.
Single-use CIP system A freshly made-up cleaning solution
is supplied to the plant, circulated, and then drained. This
system is used when there is a high degree of soiling or
when cross-contamination must be avoided, and the volume
of cleaning solution in the system is low.
Recovery CIP system This system allows for multiple use
of the concentrated cleaning solution, and can encompass
several cleaning tasks carried out simultaneously. The
cleaning solution is stored after circulation. There are large
circulation volumes in the cleaning system, and the
cleaning plant is installed centrally.
Satellite CIP system This method combines recoverable
and single-use cleaning. The cleaning solution is supplied
from a main CIP station to different single-use CIP systems
in different sections of the plant, independently circulated
in the different plant sections, and then drained or returned
to the main CIP station. The cleaning solution can be used
more than once, and several cleaning tasks can be carried
out simultaneously and at different temperatures if
necessary. The circulation volumes in the cleaning system
are low to average, and the main installation is centralized,
with satellite systems set up where needed around the plant