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    Autoclaves: Options and Accessories

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    Autoclaves are gas-tight, sealable pressure vessels used for thermal treatment of substances under pressure. They are used for sterilizing in medical and food technology as well as curing materials in industries like aviation. Autoclaves operate by applying high temperature steam to achieve sterilization, functioning in a similar way to Denis Papin's invention from the 17th century. They come in various sizes and shapes depending on the application but all must meet manufacturing and safety standards. A needs analysis is required to select the appropriate autoclave based on current and future workload demands.

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    Autoclaves are gas-tight, sealable pressure vessels used for thermal treatment of substances under pressure. They are used for sterilizing in medical and food technology as well as curing materials in industries like aviation. Autoclaves operate by applying high temperature steam to achieve sterilization, functioning in a similar way to Denis Papin's invention from the 17th century. They come in various sizes and shapes depending on the application but all must meet manufacturing and safety standards. A needs analysis is required to select the appropriate autoclave based on current and future workload demands.

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    Autoclaves are gas-tight, sealable pressure vessels used for thermal treatment of substances under pressure. They are used for sterilizing in medical and food technology as well as curing materials in industries like aviation. Autoclaves operate by applying high temperature steam to achieve sterilization, functioning in a similar way to Denis Papin's invention from the 17th century. They come in various sizes and shapes depending on the application but all must meet manufacturing and safety standards. A needs analysis is required to select the appropriate autoclave based on current and future workload demands.

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    AUTOCLAVE – DEFINITION AND APPLICATION AREAS

    Autoclave (Greek/Latin: self-sealing): A gas-tight, sealable pressure vessel, used for the thermal
    treatment of substances in the overpressure range. Autoclaves are used for sterilizing, curing building
    materials, for vulcanising tires and belts and for pressing fiber composites. As a result, they are used in
    medical and food technology, biology, the glass and aviation industries, as well as in brickworks and
    vulcanising plants.

    Autoclaves are based on the functional principle of “Papin’s pot”, developed by the French physicist
    Denis Papin in 1674/79 and patented in 1681. Autoclaves are available for small volume applications but
    there are also large-scale units for large production quantities. The substances are thermally treated in
    batches (batch operation) because of the typical closure with respect to the surrounding atmosphere.
    The pressure vessels are also normally equipped with quick-release closures that enable the pressure
    vessel to be opened and closed much more quickly than with flanged pressure vessel openings.

    AUTOCLAVES: OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

    As numerous as the fields of application for autoclaves are, so varied are the
    available autoclaves and their options. Although autoclaves are built with the
    same basic features, they do vary in shape, size and functionality, while
    adhering to the same manufacturing rules and standards of performance and
    core safety. Major laboratories and production facilities certainly place
    different demands on autoclaves than highly specialised research facilities or
    small labs with all-round applications do. Consequently, the decision to
    purchase must be preceded by a detailed needs analysis that takes current and
    future demands on the autoclave into account. Besides spatial and ergonomic
    aspects, such as simple, careful operation and economic efficiency, as well as
    safe, precise and above all reproducible and validatable sterilization, some
    other important factors need to be considered.

    Usage

    Autoclaves provide a physical method for disinfection and sterilization. They work with a
    combination of steam, pressure and time. Autoclaves operate at high temperature and
    pressure in order to kill microorganisms and spores.
     
    They are used to decontaminate certain biological waste and sterilize media,
    instruments and lab ware. Regulated medical waste that might contain bacteria, viruses
    and other biological material are recommended to be inactivated by autoclaving before
    disposal.
     To be effective, the autoclave must reach and maintain a temperature of 121° C
    for at least 30 minutes by using saturated steam under at least 15 psi of pressure.
    Increased cycle time may be necessary depending upon the make-up and volume of the
    load.

     The rate of exhaust will depend upon the nature of the load. Dry material can be
    treated in a fast exhaust cycle, while liquids and biological waste require slow exhaust
    to prevent boiling over of super-heated liquids.

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