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ABSTRACT
0.4m
0.003m container above the volume of water supplied.
φ260
250mm
Figure 2: Sterilization Cylinder and Inner Container.
75mm
pressure relief valve, and the temperature control
unit. The frame provides support for all other
components to be assembled. A square pipe,
21mm x 21mm, made of stainless steel was used,
putting into consideration the load carrying capacity Figure 4: Perforated Inner Container.
of this material that can withstand the weight of the
components to be included.
The source of steam generation in the chamber is
The sterilization cylinder is the heart of the through the electrical means. The water is heated
autoclave, where the sterilization of materials is by the boiler, thereby producing steam. The power
carried out. Stainless steel sheet of 3mm thickness capacity of the heater is 2000 watts, which is
was formed into a cylinder with a 45mm φ hole capable of generating steam throughout the
made to accommodate the heater. required duration.
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GROWTH
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40 60 80 100 140
554:1994.
CONCLUSION