A global spirits company required the design and integration of an automated CIP system for vessel and line cleaning throughout the fermentation cellar. First Key developed the total system design by selecting and procuring all valves, heat exchangers, pumps, and non-instrumentation equipment. First Key also developed scopes of work for the welding, fabrication, and automation specialists, and ensured operational readiness with on-site supervision and troubleshooting during system commissioning. First Key trained plant operators on the new technologies and implemented the methods to safely service the equipment. A complete parts list and set of P&IDs for the new system incorporating existing plant tagging nomenclature was provided, and the system performed as expected by reducing total bacterial load and improving overall plant productivity.
