26 Questions
What is the main function of the component labeled as 5?
To release excess pressure in the vessel
What is the purpose of the component labeled as 4?
To remove air from the vessel
What is the function of the component labeled as 6?
To measure the pressure inside the vessel
What is the main function of the component labeled as 1?
To heat the vessel
What is the component labeled as 3?
A vessel or pressure chamber
What is another name for an autoclave?
Steam sterilizer
What is the primary purpose of an autoclave?
To sterilize equipment in healthcare settings
What is the name of the assistant teacher who attended the autoclave lab?
Suhaib Raad
What is the name of the lab that was attended by the assistant teacher?
Autoclave Lab
What is the translation of 'معمل األوتوكالف'?
Autoclave Lab
What is the main purpose of the autoclave?
To sterilize materials
Why is the autoclave not suitable for autoclave bags?
Because it creates air pockets
What is the main difference between horizontal and vertical autoclaves?
The direction of the door opening
What is the typical size of a horizontal autoclave?
Large
In a positive pressure displacement autoclave, where is the steam generated?
In a separate steam generator unit
How is the autoclavable material loaded into a vertical autoclave?
From the top
What material is the lid or door of an autoclave made of?
Stainless steel
What is the primary function of an autoclave?
To sterilize equipment
Where is the lid or door located on an autoclave?
At the vessel's mouth
What is another name for an autoclave?
Steam sterilizer
In which industries are autoclaves typically used?
Healthcare and industrial
What is the primary function of the vent in a gravity displacement autoclave?
To force out the air from the chamber
What is the medium that enters the chamber in a gravity displacement autoclave?
Hot steam
What is the purpose of the hot steam in a gravity displacement autoclave?
To force out air from the chamber
What is the result of the hot steam entering the chamber in a gravity displacement autoclave?
The air is forced out
What is the driving force behind the displacement of air in a gravity displacement autoclave?
Gravity
Study Notes
Autoclave Lab
- Autoclaves are also known as steam sterilizers, used for healthcare or industrial applications.
Components of Autoclave
- Electrical heater
- Vessel or pressure chamber
- Air removal valve
- Safety valve
- Pressure gauge
- Lid/door made of stainless steel, placed at the vessel's mouth
Working Principle of Autoclave
- Gravity displacement autoclave:
- Hot steam enters the chamber, forcing air out through a vent
- Unsuitable for autoclave bags due to air pockets creation
- Autoclaves are generally of two types: horizontal and vertical
Types of Autoclaves
Horizontal Autoclave
- Door/lid opens outwards towards the handler
- Usually available in large sizes
Vertical Autoclave
- Autoclavable material is loaded from the top side of the autoclave
- Usually available in small sizes
Positive Pressure Displacement Autoclave
- Steam is generated in a separate steam generator unit
- Moisture is transferred into the autoclave
This quiz covers the components and working principle of autoclaves, also known as steam sterilizers, used in healthcare and industrial applications.
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