List of Contents

15.2.1
15.2.2
15.2.3
15.2.4
15.2.5
15.3
15.3.1
15.3.2
15.3.3
15.3.4
15.3.5
15.4
15.4.1
15.4.2
15.4.3
15.4.4
15.4.5
15.5
15.5.1
15.5.2
15.5.3
15.5.4
15.5.5

Production Plant 209

Product Properties 209
Purpose of Pigging 210
Technical Data of the Pigging Lines 210
Description of the Function 211
Dispersion Adhesives 213
Production Plant 213
Product Properties 214
Purpose of Pigging 214
Technical Data of the Pigging Lines 214
Description of the Function 215
Fragrances 216
Production Plant 216
Product Properties 217
Purpose of Pigging 217
Technical Data of the Pigging Line 217
Description of the Function 219
Raw Materials 220
Production Plant 220
Product Properties 220
Purpose of Pigging 221
Technical Data of the Pigging Line 221
Description of the Function 222

16
Pigging Units for Sterile Technology 225
16.1
Characteristics of Sterile Technology 225
16.2
Terms in Hygienic Design 227
16.3
Materials for Sterile Technology 229
16.4
Elements of Sterile Pigging Technology 230
16.4.1 Pigs 230
16.4.2 Pig Cleaning Stations 231
16.4.3 Pipelines 232
16.4.4 Pipe Joints 232
16.5
Example 234
17
Pipeline Pigging 237
17.1
Distinction from Industrial Pigging Units
17.2
Pipes and Fittings 240
17.2.1 Pipes 240
17.2.2 Tolerances 241
17.2.3 Fittings 243
17.3
Function of Pigs in Pipelines 244
17.4
Pigs for Pipelines 247
17.4.1 Mechanical Pigs 247
17.4.2 Smart Pigs 249

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