INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CODE 80350 REV F
02/2021
Page: 19
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5 Introduction
Presoclave III
autoclaves are versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications,
sanitation, industrial processes and quality control. These autoclaves can sterilise
solids, with or without being wrapped, liquids, culture media.
5.1 Definitions:
5.1.1 Sterilization
Sterilization is the destruction or elimination of all forms of microorganisms, including
spores present in inanimate objects.
5.1.2 Disinfection
Disinfection is the process of destruction of microorganisim agents. The temperature
used is less than that of sterilization.
5.1.3 Culture media
A growth medium or culture medium is any substance in which microorganisms or
cells can grow and multiply. Microorganisms can therefore be isolated and used in
susceptibility testing. Generally it is produced as dry powder or granular form, but
can also be produced as hydrates and pre-prepared. Should not be used unless they
have been sterilized.
5.1.4 Purge
The purge cycle is when air is eliminated from inside the vessel with the objective of
producing saturated steam vapour.
5.1.5 Saturated steam
Water vapour at a temperature corresponding to the ebullition point of the liquid origin.
5.1.6 Atmospheric purge
The term atmospheric purge is when air is gravimetrically expelled by vapour for a
determined period.
