Lesson 6 - Hygienic Design
In this lesson we will discuss the principles of hygienic design and how it is applicable in the brewing industry. Hygienic design covers equipment that is in contact with the product, as well as equipment and the environment that is not in contact with the product.
Point of Reflection: Reconvene
Welcome back! So, what where your thoughts?
What ideas did you come up with to make your brewery cleanable? Here are some possible answers:
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Smooth, non-porous surfaces
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Eliminate corners and dead legs that are difficult to clean
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Accessibility of areas around equipment
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No horizontal (level) surfaces where dirt can accumulate
You will recall that we briefly mentioned the hygienic aspects of materials in the Classification and Properties lesson. As promised, we will now look at the materials in a little more detail and see which ones are best suited to hygienic applications.