Lesson 3 - Water SAQ
Completion requirements
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To do: Go through the activity to the end
This lesson allows you to test yourself on the material covered in the Water lesson and determine the level to which you have met the learning outcomes.
Suggested Response - Q4
** Compare steam sterilisation versus hot water sterilisation for activated carbon filters. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages?
Response:
Steam sterilisation advantages over hot water sterilisation:
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It regenerates the activated carbon.
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It strips out the volatile components.
Steam sterilisation disadvantages:
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It is more expensive.
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It can easily short circuit in the bed, resulting in areas that may not be sterilised.
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The vessel takes a long time to cool down before it can be put on line again.