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Steam sterilization has been used for more than a century to sterilize items that can
withstand moisture and high temperature. Steam is water in the vapor state; therefore, it is …

In practice it is claimed that load characteristics influence a surface steam sterilization
process. To the best of our knowledge, no information on this topic has been found in the …

The author clarifies the definition and objectives of overkill sterilization for steam sterilization
cycles. Current sterilization practices are reviewed and the validation difficulties associated …

This chapter provides a basis for understanding sterilization using moist heat and the
sterilizers employed. It focuses on parts, components, and other items that need to be …

Use of saturated steam for sterilization-in-place (SIP) is limited by factors effecting
displacement of air from deadlegs. Effects of tube diameter, length, orientation and position …

In this report we will first discuss the principles behind the practices that are used today in
the design and qualification of moist-heat (steam sterilization) microbial-control processes …

A cycle was developed for an automated in-place steam sterilization process of a large
volume batch (LVB) sterile holding tank assembled with product and tank vent filters and …