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CIP nozzles and feed pipes

Part of the Clean-in-place (CIP) section. Nozzle layout + rigid stainless manifolds + flexible hose interfaces to the plant CIP line.

Introduction

This page captures the spray nozzles that clean the interior of P6 and the piping strategy connecting them to the plant CIP system. There are 21 nozzles in total, organized into a Fruit intake system lid group (12 nozzles, one CIP port in each 90° feeding tube) and a peel-deflector group (9 nozzles below peelers). Each group connects through rigid stainless pipes to a single input, with flexible hoses to allow the feeder to open/close. The juice collection circuit is cleaned separately via counter-flow backflush (see Third-party CIP control).

Colour key & components

Components to define (colours may vary across CAD figures).

Colour(s)	Component
—	Spray nozzles — 21 total; mix of circular-jet and angled-jet locations per station.
—	Rigid stainless piping — manifolds connecting nozzles to single input connection per group.
—	Flexible hoses — connect manifold groups to plant CIP line while allowing feeder to open/close.

Figures

CIP nozzle layout and feed pipe routing (photos/CAD snapshots).

Figure 1. CIP nozzle layout / routing overview (photo).

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Recommended figures (contractor clarity)

Add figure: Labeled photos — nozzle groups A–E on at least one built station (not only schematic crops).
Add figure: Manifold / hose routing diagram — rigid pipe + flex loops with feeder hinge open vs closed.
Add figure: Spray coverage sketch — cone/angle overlay on feeding tube and peeler targets for cleaning validation.

Discussion

Nozzle locations (per P6 concept)

Locations A–E correspond to the CIP spec. Exact nozzle models, spray angles, and flow rates are TBD and must be validated by cleaning tests.

A (feeder curve, circular jet) — one nozzle per feeding tube, aimed into the curved section (tube turned backwards).
B (behind feeding tube, angled jet) — one nozzle per peeler aimed at the movable peeler around mid-stroke.
C (front of feeding tube, angled jet) — one nozzle per peeler aimed at the fixed peeler.
D (rear plate of peel deflector, angled jet) — one nozzle per peeler aimed at the movable peeler (mid-stroke); mounted below peelers. Spray reach must clean surfaces behind/around the driven chute deflector that covers core chutes during compression.
E (front plate of peel collector, angled jet) — one nozzle per peeler plus one additional nozzle (total 5) positioned between core ducts and at both sides, avoiding deflector hardware (updated concept: deflectors are primarily driven/under-peeler).

Nozzle counts

Total: 21 spray nozzles
Feeder lid: 12 (4 stations × 3 nozzles per station: A + B + C)
Below movable peelers: 4 (4 stations × 1 nozzle: D)
Below static peelers: 5 (E: one per peeler +1)

Piping / manifold strategy

Rigid stainless pipes connect nozzles into manifolds for each group (feeder lid group, peel deflector group).
Flexible hose connects each manifold group to the plant CIP line, allowing the feeder to open/close while connected.
Single input per group is preferred for integration and fast hookup.

Questions for contractor

Select nozzle type(s) and spray patterns for each location (A–E) to achieve full coverage with minimal overspray and no collision.
Specify pipe sizes, fitting standards, and flexible hose spec (pressure rating, bend radius, sanitary requirements) for both manifold groups.
Define operating targets to validate in first tests: pressure, flow rate, temperature, concentration, and cycle durations (plant-controlled).

Interfaces

Input: plant CIP supply via flexible hose to each manifold group.
Output: spray coverage over feeding tubes, peelers, deflectors, and collection region as defined by nozzle map A–E.
Mount: nozzles mount to feeder lid assemblies and peel-deflector/collector structures; routing must allow access and feeder motion.

Interfaces and tolerances

Tolerances TBD; contractor to propose mounting and alignment tolerances that preserve nozzle aim and avoid collisions over vibration/washdown.

Part	Interface / tolerance	Related
Feeder lid manifold	Rigid stainless piping with flexible hose connection; must allow feeder open/close motion	Fruit intake system
Peel-deflector manifold	Rigid stainless piping with flexible hose connection; must avoid collisions under motion	Extraction & synchronisation, Collection

Components

Spray nozzles (circular-jet + angled-jet types)
Rigid stainless pipes/manifolds and fittings
Flexible hoses to plant CIP supply
Mounting brackets/clamps for nozzles and piping

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