Heat Sterilizer: Equipment Tab

Variable Definitions, Ranges and Default Values

The following table shows the meaning of the variables appearing in this tab, as well as their default values and their generally acceptable range. Note that due to the manner by which the variables are used by the sizing and costing equations, the range of acceptable values may be further reduced.

Variable	Default Value	Range

◙ Rated Throughput The rated volumetric throughput.	0.0 L/h	Positive
◙ Max Throughput The maximum volumetric throughput that a unit of this type is available for purchase in the market.	100,000.0 L/h	Positive
◙ Holding Tube Diameter The diameter of the tube of the sterilizer.	10.0 cm	Positive
● Holding Tube Length The length of the tube of the sterilizer.	0.0 m	Positive

Symbol Key: ○ User-specified value (always input); ● Calculated value (always output); ◙ Sometimes input, sometimes output

Sizing: Design Mode

In Calculate (Design Mode), the user specifies the Maximum Throughput and the Holding Tube Diameter and the system computes the Number of Units and the Holding Tube Length. See also Heat Sterilization: Modeling Calculations.

Sizing: Rating Mode

In User-Defined (Rating Mode), the user specifies the Number of Units, the Holding Tube Length, and the Holding Tube Diameter.

Costing

Equipment purchase cost is based on the volumetric throughput. It is supplied by the built-in model assuming as material of construction SS316.

For more information on this equipment, see Heat Sterilizer.

For information on the functionality of the options at the left side of the dialogue, see Equipment Data Dialog: Equipment tab.