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Method of presterilizing an aseptic tank and connecting conduits

US9138497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. · CH

Inventors

Roland Ringstrom · Veberöd, SE
Bo Olsson · Linköping, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 4, 2008
Grant date	Sep 22, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 23, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2/07
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of presterilizing an aseptic tank and connecting conduits involves pumping a certain amount of cold water into the tank and the conduits which is caused to pass through a heat exchanger. In the heat exchanger, the water is heated to 120-150° C., whereafter the water is pumped across the tank and conduits during 10-20 minutes.

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