Autoclave
Pressure monitoring and point level detection in the autoclave
Process data
    Measuring task:
    
    Pressure measurement and point level detection
        Measuring point:
    
    Autoclave
        Medium:
    
    Water, steam
        Process temperature:
    
    +30 … + 120 °C
        Process pressure:
    
    +2 … +3 bar
        Special challenges:
    
    Steam, condensate
Application
The aluminium cans are sterilised with steam at a temperature of 120 °C and a pressure of 3 bar in an autoclave. Then, while the cans are still in the autoclave, they are cooled down with water to a temperature between 35 °C and 40 °C. They are dried and further cooled before being stacked in the warehouse. To enable a safe, optimal autoclaving process, pressure and limit level are measured.
                    Your benefit
Safe
                                Approved materials according to FDA and EC 1935/2004
                            Cost effective
                                Maintenance-free operation
                            User friendly
                                Compact design facilitates easy installation
                            Recommended products
                                            VEGASWING 51
Vibrating level switch for detecting the water level in the autoclave
- Exact, reliable measurement through product-independent switching point
 - Minimal time and cost expenditure thanks to simple setup without medium
 - Optimal control of the inlet and outlet valves
 
Measuring range - Distance
                                                            -
                                                            Process temperature
                                                            -40 ... 150 °C
                                                            Process pressure
                                                            -1 ... 64 bar
                                                            
                                            VEGABAR 38
Pressure transmitter for monitoring the steam pressure in the autoclave
- Robust measuring cell is resistant to sterilisation processes
 - Reliable measurement, unaffected by steam and condensate
 - Precise process control thanks to fast response time
 
Measuring range - Pressure
                                                            -1 ... 60 bar
                                                            Process temperature
                                                            -40 ... 130 °C
                                                            Accuracy
                                                            0.3 %
                                                            
                                    
                            
                                                    
                                            
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