Abstract: A device for sterilization of instruments, particularly dental instruments, in an autoclave provided with an instrument holder. The autoclave has an inlet and an outlet for different fluids, such as cleaning and rinsing liquids, and sterilization and maintenance media. The autoclave incorporates several gas-tight closable chambers each of which is equipped with at least one instrument holder. Each chamber and instrument holder is provided with an individually adjustable and controllable inlet and outlet for the fluids and media. Each chamber, as a result of the autoclaving process, defines a sterile package in the form of a closed storage vessel for at least one treatment instrument. The chambers are connected to a central unit for choosing a sterilization program, depending upon the exposure of the instrument outside the autoclave, as well as preparing and controlling the fluids and media.

Abstract: Steam generator of the type incorporating a heating body (13) provided with means (19) for supply of heat to the body and with at least one internal cavity (15) provided with a connection (3) for supply of water, which shall be evaporized and with an outlet (2) for water that has been transferred to steam, whereby the connection (3) of the steam generator for supply of water is provided in the bottom of the cavity (15), and that the steam generator is equipped with a control system (4-12), which permits supply and also discharge of water via the connection (3), and which is adapted to maintain a constant feeding pressure on the water independent of the direction of water flow.