Speeding up the sterilization process with Munters

Protection year round

Among its many products and services, STERIS was an early innovator in developing low-pressure and low-temperature sterilization and decontamination solutions. STERIS VHP systems, for example, have greatly helped the biopharmaceutical industry by allowing for the sterilization and/ or decontamination of temperature and pressure-sensitive drugs, media, and materials. The VHP process leaves no residual and is highly compatible with most materials including sensitive electronic equipment. VHP breaks down naturally into oxygen and water vapor. Munters technologies play a key role in ensuring a fast and effective cycle in these low-temperature VHP applications that use a hydrogen peroxide solution in dry, warm environmental conditions. These conditions can be reached by supplying dry air to the STERIS VHP unit. This dry air is in turn heated, creating a dryer and warmer air.

Shorter cycles and less downtime

Munters has installed MCS300 units for this application and has helped to get the desired environmental conditions. The principle of our desiccant wheel is simple, ecological, and energy efficient: two air streams pass simultaneously through the slowly rotating rotor that is treated with a highly effective desiccant. One air stream is dehumidified to provide the necessary dry air, and the other dries the rotor, exhausting the accumulated moisture externally. “Munters MCS300 is a high-quality unit and has performed well for us as part of our VHP system. We particularly like the rugged metal frame, stainless steel access panels, and innovative control system," said Alberto García, Project Manager of STERIS.