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Kit Options

   OQ/IQ and PQ Documentation
   Steam Quality Test Elbows
   Steam Quality Parts and Accessories
     

 

     
Dryness Value Test Method                Superheat Value Test Method                Non-Condensable Gas Test Method                Clean Steam Sampling Test Method

Dryness Value Test Method

   Superheat Value Test Method
   Non-Condensable Gas Test Method
   Steam Sampling for Laboratory Analysis
     

 

Steam Quality Testing has been an EU requirement for many years (EN 285) and has been adopted by many other countries and the world's pharmaceutical environment. It is a requirement in the UK according to HTM 01-01 (Steam Sterilization) being the successor to HTM 2010. 

The cleanliness of steam (Clean Steam) was recommended to be adopted in the UK NHS by Health Technical Memorandum 2031 and in the European Union by EN 285. These documents provide limits for chemical impurities. HTM 2031 also provides a limit for the level of Bacterial Endotoxins (Pyrogens).  HTM 2031 was succeeded by HTM 01-01 (Steam Sterilization).

The SQ-Pro Steam Quality Test Kit range was developed to enable engineers to provide reliable and efficient testing without the need for bulky or difficult to use equipment.

The equipment can be set up ready for use in a few minutes.

Dekon Solutions Ltd provide various combinations of Steam Quality Test apparatus to measure Non-Condensable gases, Dryness Value, Superheat and the extraction of steam condensate for laboratory analysis.

Option D Kit provides all the components required to perform Steam Quality Tests and Steam Sampling.  Engineers can arrive on site without the need to carry additional specialist components or tools.
Full calibration of thermometer, electronic balance and Non-Condensable Gas volumes are included with Option D at no extra cost.

In order to collect steam condensate for analysis of Bacterial Endotoxins all the components that come into contact with the sampled steam require de-pyrogenation in an oven.
The SQ-Pro Clean Steam condenser (Sanitary Cooler) was designed specifically for this purpose.

SQ-Pro Steam Quality Test kits are robust, efficient, comprehensive, self-contained, convenient, easy to use and deliver repeatable results.

Use of the SQ-Pro Steam Quality Test kit helps to guarantee meeting your regulatory requirements quickly and easily.

Steam tests should be carried out using the correct test points as described in EN285.  More guidance on Steam Quality test points

 

Please select the test kit option you require

A full list of components for each kit is shown on the respective page

 Kit L Kit A Kit B Kit C Kit D Kit E Kit F
SQ-Pro Kit Option Kit L Lite Kit A Kit B Kit C Kit D Kit E Kit F
Part Number  3073 695 693 694 692 437 1982

Non-Condensable Gas Apparatus

 X

Dryness Value Apparatus

 X

Superheat Apparatus

 X

Steam Sampling Apparatus

 X X X X

Dual Input Thermometer

 X X X X X

Electronic Balance

 X X X X

Electronic Calculator

 X  X      X  

Steam thermocouple entry Gland

 X X

Protective Gloves

Set of Thermocouple probes (Type T)

 X X

Syringe cooling siphon pump

Calibration Certificates of components included as standard

X  X  X X       X  X 

Approximate shipping weight

 12kg  14kg 20kg 16kg 21kg

 11/13/15kg
(1/2/3 samplers)

 20kg
Approximate shipping dimensions (W x D x H)
  Please enquire
 27 x 53 x 63cm 29 x 60 x 66cm 27 x 53 x 63cm  29 x 60 x 66cm Please enquire 29 x 60 x 66cm

Kit L Kit L contents Kit L NCG Components Kit L Dryness Components Kit L Superheat Components



This Steam Quality Test Kit provides the basic components to enable the measurement of Non-Condensable Gases, Dryness Value and Superheat.

Part No. 3073


Items included in the kit:

Carry case
Tripod assembly
Non-Condensable Gas Apparatus (includes fitted type 'T' thermocouple)
Superheat expansion tube
Dewar flask
Flask stopper, dip tubes & connecting tube
Measuring cup and flask holder
Toolwrap
Pitot tubes 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm and 1.0mm (BSP, NPT or triclamp)

           Reel of PTFE tape
6mm push fit tube weights
Water connection elbow ½” BSP x 6mm push fit
Steam connection elbow ¼” BSP x 6mm
NCG air-break device
5m x 6mm red tube
5m x 6mm blue tube
Flexible steam hose
Memory Stick with Instruction Manual and Calculations on spreadsheet
The customers choice of this kit assumes that:

  1. The sampling of steam for laboratory analysis is not required.
  2. Traceable calibration is not required.
  3. The customer has components as below that compliment this kit:
  1. Indicating or logging thermometric equipment configurable for type 'T' thermocouples
  2. Suitable type 'T' thermocouples for steam line entry, flask, superheat and NCG temperature measurement connecting cable
  3. Indicating or logging electronic balance
  4. Means of inserting and sealing a type 'T' thermocouple (customers) into the steam line (sealing gland)

Standard Test Pack for Large Steam Sterilizers STP Positions sheet low res opt
Thermocouple Sensor Positioning Sheets availble separately as Part No. 3018


Conforming to EN 285, EN 13060, CFPP 01-01 and HTM 2010

 

It is used for performing:

Bowie and Dick test
Small load test
Air detector tests
Load dryness test
Full load test with other materials
Steam Quality tests

When the Test Pack is required for continual testing (IE. multiple performance tests), we recommend that you purchase two or three packs. 
This is because the towels will require equilibration of temperature and humidity and this can take approximately 1 hour between tests.

The sheets are made from 100% bleached cotton sheets.  38 are supplied to enable a pack to be formed. The towels should be washed to remove dressing before being used as required by EN 285: 2006, 24.1.  Sheet size 120cm x 90cm.
The packs should be wrapped in similar material (Dekon Solutions STP Wrap available - Pt. No. 246)

The packs are available pre-washed and folded ready for use.

Part No. 3223 - Laundered Standard Test Pack of 38 sheets

Part No. 654  - Unlaundered Standard Test Pack of 38 sheets

Part No. 3019 - Standard Small Load Test Pack of 38 sheets including 3 Sensor Positions Sheets


Standard Test Pack Laundry Advice

Standard test packs are a REUSEABLE ITEM that may be used for testing continuously if the other requirements in current EN285 are met.
Environmental aspects regarding laundering intervals as well as means for cleaning and conditioning must be considered.

The test pack sheets shall be washed when new or soiled and shall not be subjected to any fabric conditioning agent during the laundering process.
IMPORTANT - Fabric conditioning agents are likely to affect the characteristics of the fabric and may contain volatiles which will contribute to the non-condensable gases in the sterilizer

The period between laundering will depend upon many factors including frequency of use, how clean the steam supply is, how solied the sheets are and if they have become hard or flattened.  The efficacy of the sterilization testing processes depends on these to entrap air correctly.

 

Test Pack History:


The Standard Test Pack origin lies back in 1963.  It was developed by in by Dr J Bowie and Mr J Dick in Bristol, UK and published in the 'Lancet' journal.

The Bowie and Dick tape test was made from 29 to 36 huckaback linen towels. Each towel was folded in half four times then stacked to a height of approximately 270mm high (10.5in). An A4 size sheet of paper with chemical indicator tape in the pattern of a diagonal St. Andrew's cross was placed horizontally in the center of the pack.  

In late 1970, 100% cotton surgical towels were introduced as an alternative to the huckaback towels.
A pre-printed chemical indicator sheet was also developed as an alternative to the St. Andrews' cross.


Alternative forms of the Bowie and Dick test:


Re-useable perforated plastic sheets with pre-printed center paper sheet
Single use paper packs with pre-printed center paper sheet
Re-useable electronic devices

Although other forms of devices are available, not all are able to be used for all purposes, so the Standard Test Pack remains the the most versatile.

 



  1. Steam Quality Test Kit C
  2. Steam Quality Test Kit D
  3. Steam Quality Test Kit E
  4. Steam Quality Test Kit B