Abstract: Cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems utilize membrane filters for purifying liquid substances in many industries, including but not limited to, the dairy industry, breweries, pharmaceutical industry, and the food industry. These membrane filters undergo a rigorous cleaning process that despite cleaning can leave foulants on the membranes which hamper filter effectiveness. In addition to the cleaning, enzymes can be applied to the membranes to remove foulants and restore filtering effectiveness. However, introduction of enzymes into these CIP systems can be problematic if enzymes remain after cleaning. This disclosure provides a system and methods to mimic the membrane modules and verify that a correct inactivation procedure occurred. The systems and methods include a separate membrane sample so that no membrane modules need be removed to verify full enzyme inactivation.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: A membrane fouling monitoring and analysis system may be used on a food and beverage membrane operated over a plurality of production periods separated by daily clean-in-place cleanings. In some examples, the system receives data indicative of a flow of one or both of a permeate stream and a retentate stream of the membrane during the plurality of production periods and determines a trend of at least one parameter associated with the data to provide a determined trend. The system may compare the determined trend to a baseline fouling trend and determine if and/or when to perform a deep cleaning on the membrane based on comparison. The system may subsequently execute the deep cleaning on the membrane at the scheduled time.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are surfactant booster compositions for filtration membrane cleaning, multi-part detergents comprising the surfactant booster compositions, an enzyme composition, and alkalinity composition. Further disclosed are methods of cleaning filtration membranes with the aforementioned compositions and system. Beneficially, the surfactant booster compositions have low toxicity with high butterfat removal capacity. The compositions and methods are suitable for filtration membranes including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis membranes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of dairy membrane cleaning. In particular, the methods comprise stepwise treatment of the dairy membranes to beneficially remove fouling and clean the membranes. The methods are suitable for dairy membranes including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis membranes utilized in dairy production.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to concentrated, alkaline, hypochlorite compositions with a magnesium salt. The disclosed compositions have improved stability and can be used for cleaning, bleaching, or as an antimicrobial composition.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of organic solvents and/or amine solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions that conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of organic solvents and/or amine solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions that conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of organic solvents and/or amine solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions that conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.