Sanitary Design Considerations in Choosing a Fluid Heater
Fluid heaters are widely used in the food processing industry for heating water and other fluids, primarily for sanitization and cleaning purposes. Because the final product being produced is intended for human consumption, great care must be taken to ensure that the fluid being heated does not harbor any pathogens or microorganisms that could cause illness.
There are several important design considerations when engineering a fluid heater for use in food processing. The first and most important goal is to eliminate possible locations in the heater where contamination could occur and pathogens could grow. The second objective is to engineer a heater that is designed for efficient clean-in-place (CIP) operations when the heater is being used in production.