THE AUTOCLAVE

• Autoclave/Steam Sterilizer


  • Utilizes wet sterilization or steam sterilization principle
  • Steam under pressure (14 - 45 psi) eradicates microorganisms from items
  • Used in laboratories (autoclave) and hospital/pharmaceutical settings (steam sterilizer)
• Vessels


  • Main body divided into inner chamber and outer jacket
  • Jacket filled with steam to reduce sterilization cycle time, maintain temperature uniformity, and minimize wet steam
• Controller Interface


  Push button system or programmable logic controller for sterilization cycle control
• Thermostatic/Steam Trap


  • Allows air and condensate to escape while preventing the passage of dry steam
• Pressure Gauges


  • Monitor pressure levels inside the autoclave
• Safety Features


  • Safety valve acts as fail-safe device in case of electronic control failure
  • Inspection, testing, and verification of safety valve before use is imperative
• Cooling System


  • Cools effluent (air, steam, condensate) before entering drain piping to prevent damage