EPIC Systems designed, manufactured, and integrated a modular CIP process skid that met FDA compliance standards and improved production efficiencies. To achieve this, EPIC developed three separate control panels—one for each CIP system and a gateway panel to unify operations. These panels utilized Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, ensuring reliable and synchronized control across the systems. The PLCs were integrated through an InBatch by WonderWare system platform, facilitating recipe-based process automation and seamless communication between both CIP systems.
To further enhance performance, the system was designed with high-precision flow meters, automated valves, and temperature control sensors to ensure optimal cleaning efficiency and minimize cross-contamination risks. The CIP skid also featured redundant safety interlocks and pressure monitoring systems to maintain operational integrity. The modular design allowed for streamlined installation, reducing downtime and expediting project execution.
The project team prepared an extensive 8,000-page turnover package, including validation protocols, process design specifications, functional design documentation, and control narratives, to support system validation and ensure full FDA compliance. EPIC’s in-house engineering team managed the entire project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning, ensuring that the system was delivered on time and fully integrated with the existing CIP operations.
