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Should the pressure release valve on the autoclave be opened or closed when in use?

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Should the pressure release valve on the autoclave be opened or closed when in use?

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The pressure release valve should be closed if you want to develop a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. You should also have some sort of automatic pressure relief valve that will limit the pressure to a value that will prevent the autoclave from exploding.