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What applications do steam boilers have in the pharmaceutical industry?

26 Apr 2024

The pharmaceutical sector is an area that requires the highest quality steam for its processes, known as clean steam, instead of other industrial steams. Some processes in this sector even need the highest level of quality - pure steam, which involves even stricter steam purity requirements for use in the sterilization of raw materials and pharmaceutical products at high temperatures.

Both clean steam and pure steam cannot contain any ions or traces of any chemicals from the evaporated water.

To meet steam quality requirements as demanding as those in the pharmaceutical industry, clean steam generators built in stainless steel are needed, with heat energy that comes from industrial steam, which is also of high quality.

Steam boilers play a critical role in the pharmaceutical industry, providing the necessary steam required for various processes. Here’s how they are commonly used:

Sterilization: Steam is essential for the sterilization of medical products, surgical instruments, and consumables. High-temperature steam ensures that all types of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms are destroyed, which is crucial for maintaining sterile environments in the production of pharmaceuticals.


Process Heating: Many pharmaceutical manufacturing processes require precise heating to ensure proper chemical reactions and product integrity. Steam boilers provide reliable and controllable heat, which can be used directly or indirectly (via heat exchangers) in processes such as drying, heating of vats, and jacketed vessels for mixing and compounding chemicals.


Humidification: In production facilities where climate control is crucial, steam boilers help in maintaining the necessary humidity levels. Proper humidity is essential not only for the comfort and health of personnel but also to maintain the integrity of products during manufacturing and storage.


Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems: Steam is used in CIP systems to clean and sanitize tanks, pipes, and processing equipment without having to disassemble them. This is particularly important in the pharmaceutical industry where contamination can compromise product quality and safety.


Decontamination: Steam boilers are used to decontaminate waste products and materials before they leave the pharmaceutical plant. This process ensures that no hazardous substances are released into the environment.
Fermentation: Steam is used to control the temperature in fermentation processes, which are critical for producing antibiotics, vitamins, and other pharmaceutical products. The precise temperature control achievable with steam is essential for optimizing the growth conditions of microbial cultures.


Distillation: Steam is extensively used in the distillation process required for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other chemical substances. Controlled steam is vital for ensuring the efficiency and purity of the distillation process.


Overall, the ability of steam boilers to provide controlled, clean, and efficient energy makes them indispensable in the pharmaceutical industry, where product purity and process reliability are paramount.

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