Autoclaves for the sterilisation of industrial, hospital and airport waste are designed to eliminate pathogenic micro-organisms and other infectious agents present in the waste generated in these environments.
The sterilisation medium is saturated steam, which is introduced into the autoclave to raise the temperature of the waste to sterilisation temperature and ensure complete destruction of pathogens.
The waste is introduced into the autoclave in sealed containers, which are broken inside the autoclave by subjecting them to several vacuum cycles at temperature. The sterilisation time varies depending on the type of waste.
Once the sterilisation cycle is completed, the waste is considered safe for handling and can be shredded and incinerated without risk of biological contamination.
Autoclaves play a crucial role in the safe and effective management of biological waste, thus contributing to the protection of the environment and public health.