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Implementing a green clean-in-place process

Technology Category
  • Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
  • Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
  • Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance
Use Cases
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Process Control & Optimization
Services
  • Data Science Services
  • System Integration
The Challenge
Nestlé Waters, the world leader in bottled water, operates a factory in Vergèze, France, where it manufactures its iconic Perrier brand. The factory has 13 production lines and an installation comprising several hundred meters of pipes. To ensure the high quality of Perrier water, Nestlé Waters needed a clean-in-place (CIP) process that meets best-in-class standards. Traditional cleaning performed during a period of machine shutdown represented 20% of the working time of the facility and impacted operational efficiency. Nestlé Waters was looking for a solution that would help them win back some time for production while maintaining product quality and compliance with food safety regulations.
About The Customer
Nestlé Waters is the world leader in bottled water. One of the company’s iconic sparkling water brands is Perrier, manufactured at the Vergèze factory in the south of France. The region with the famous, naturally carbonated source springs is also known for its biodiversity and well-preserved environment. The Vergèze plant has 13 production lines and an installation comprising several hundred meters of pipes. To ensure the high quality of Perrier water, Nestlé Waters needed a clean-in-place (CIP) process that meets best-in-class standards.
The Solution
Schneider’s EcoStruxure Clean-In-Place Advisor enabled comprehensive monitoring of cleaning operations at the Vergèze facility. Tracking and fine-tuning of cleaning cycles significantly reduced water losses, the use of chemicals, and energy consumption. Detecting and fixing valve issues helped to save 340 t of CO2, i.e. 50% less than average, on some production lines in the first year. The flexibility of EcoStruxure CIP Advisor allowed integration and synergies with features of WonderWare, a software already used by Nestlé Waters. This resulted in a transparent view of CIP process data and analytics.
Operational Impact
  • Enhanced traceability of the clean-in-place process with easy access to entire cleaning data and documentation.
  • Simplified diagnostics of cleaning cycles and production.
  • Facilitated commissioning of new production lines.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Reduced cleaning time by up to 20%.
  • Saved 340 t of CO2, i.e. 50% less than average, on some production lines in the first year.
  • Trimmed operating costs.

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