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Pharm D- Clinical Pharmacy Program Third Level Pharmaceutical Microbiology& Antimicrobials (PM 502)

2. Pressure Chamber: It is a vessel whose outer part is made of stainless steel, and

the outer coat covers the inner part. The autoclavable materials are placed inside

the inner part of the vessel, and the lid is closed tightly.

3. Power Switch: It is present at the side of the autoclave and controls the electricity

supplied to the autoclave.

4. Control Panel: It controls the pressure and temperature inside the vessel and is

present beside the main switch.

5. Water Level Indicator: It helps indicate the water level of the autoclave. The

correct level of water is essential.

6. Pressure gauge: It indicates the pressure inside the chamber and is on top of the

lid.

7. Whistle: It is only present in some types of autoclaves, like pressure cooker type,

and is on the top of the lid. It helps release the pressure of the chamber before

opening the lid after sterilizing the materials.

8. Safety valve: This type of valve helps to avoid an accident when the pressure inside

the vessel is exceptionally high. It is also present in the lid of the autoclave.

9. Electrical heater: It is the heating element attached to the jacket; that heats the

water to produce steam.

10. Water releasing valve: It helps remove water for replacing and cleaning the water

inside the autoclave chamber.

11. Thermometer: It is at the top of the lid and displays the temperature inside the

chamber.

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