EP2289839A1 - Device and method for preparing a sterile liquid for a filling plant - Google Patents

Device and method for preparing a sterile liquid for a filling plant Download PDF

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EP2289839A1
EP2289839A1 EP10169220A EP10169220A EP2289839A1 EP 2289839 A1 EP2289839 A1 EP 2289839A1 EP 10169220 A EP10169220 A EP 10169220A EP 10169220 A EP10169220 A EP 10169220A EP 2289839 A1 EP2289839 A1 EP 2289839A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
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    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
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    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
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    • B67C7/00—Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
    • B67C7/0073—Sterilising, aseptic filling and closing

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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for providing a sterile liquid for a filling plant, in particular for a bottling plant.
  • sterile liquids for example sterile water
  • sterile water is often required for a wide variety of purposes, for example for sanitizing the filler or the containers or bottles.
  • sterile water is also used for thread injection or the like.
  • sterile water is also used for internal and external disinfection or sterilization of the bottling plant.
  • a method for cleaning and sterilization of inner surfaces of the conduit system of a bottling plant is for example from JP 2007-022600 known.
  • the prior art usually provides a liquid tank filled with water.
  • the water is sterilized by use of UHT. Thereafter, the sterile water can be directed into the system if necessary.
  • a chemical sterilization of the water can be carried out by means of a disinfectant.
  • Process for the preparation of a disinfectant are for example from DE 10 2006 007 931 , of the DE 20 2005 008 695 or the EP 0 470 841 known (for electrochemical activation see also GB 2 057 501 ).
  • the liquid tank After using the sterile water in this case, the liquid tank must be refilled and the newly filled water to be sterilized. This can lead to time delays in the process or downtime of the filler. To keep these delays short, a high concentration of disinfectants is used to achieve the required degree of sterility relatively quickly. Due to the aggressiveness of the disinfectants, however, their high concentration in the sterile water can lead in the longer term to damage to lines, valves or the like in the system which come into contact with the sterile water.
  • the inventive device comprises a first liquid reservoir for receiving a first liquid, a second liquid reservoir for receiving a second liquid, a sterilization device for sterilizing the first and / or second liquid, and a removal device for selectively removing a sterile liquid from the first or second liquid reservoir.
  • the device according to the invention makes it possible, for example after the emptying of a liquid reservoir, to remove the sterile liquid from the second liquid reservoir. As a result, larger interruptions in the process flow can be avoided, which is thereby made more efficient.
  • the sterile liquid may in particular be sterile water (sterile water).
  • the first and / or second liquid may be water or include water.
  • the first or second liquid may be a sterile liquid. In this case, a sterilization of the first or second liquid can be omitted.
  • the first or second liquid may correspond to a cleaning liquid.
  • a sterile liquid By sterilizing the first and / or second liquid, a sterile liquid can be provided in the first and / or second liquid reservoir.
  • the filling system can be used to fill containers, in particular containers, for example bottles made of glass or plastic.
  • the bottling plant can be used to fill containers with liquids, for example with drinks or medical products.
  • the removal device may comprise two valves.
  • the valves may be designed so that either a sterile liquid can be removed from the first or second liquid reservoir.
  • the removal device may be connected to the filling system, so that the sterile liquid is forwarded to or in the bottling plant.
  • the first and second liquid reservoirs may correspond to a first or second liquid tank.
  • the first and second liquid reservoir may be spatially completely separate liquid tanks or two portions of a liquid tank correspond.
  • the two subregions may in this case be separated by a partition wall.
  • the device may be designed such that during the removal of a sterile liquid from one of the liquid reservoirs, the sterilization of the liquid takes place in the other liquid reservoir. This makes it possible, in particular, if a disinfectant is used to sterilize the first and / or second liquid, a lower concentration of the disinfectant can be used. Although a lower concentration of disinfectant shows a slower disinfecting effect than a higher concentration, since the sterilization takes place in a liquid reservoir but can be used with the sterile liquid from the other liquid reservoir, downtime can still be reduced or avoided.
  • the sterilization device can introduce a disinfectant into the first and / or second liquid for sterilization.
  • the disinfectant may include chlorine or peracetic acid.
  • the disinfectant may be a disinfectant produced by electrochemical activation or a chemical disinfectant.
  • the sterilization device can be designed such that the same disinfectant is introduced into the first liquid and into the second liquid. Alternatively or additionally, the sterilization device can be designed such that a first disinfectant is introduced into the first liquid and a second disinfectant is introduced into the second liquid, wherein the first disinfectant is not equal to the second disinfectant.
  • the disinfectant may have a first concentration in the first liquid and a second concentration in the second liquid.
  • the concentration of the disinfectant in the first liquid may be equal to or different from the concentration of the disinfectant in the second liquid.
  • the concentration of the disinfectant in the first and / or second liquid may be selected according to the desired use of the sterile liquid in the bottling plant.
  • a concentration of the disinfectant can be selected, which materials of the filling plant, which come into contact with the sterile liquid, does not harm in the long term.
  • the concentration of the disinfectant in the sterile water can be chosen such that a corrosive effect is minimized.
  • the sampling device may comprise a control element designed such that when the liquid level of the sterile liquid in the first or second liquid reservoir falls below a predetermined limit, the removal of the sterile liquid from the first or second liquid reservoir is automatically stopped.
  • control element can be designed such that after stopping the removal of the sterile liquid from a liquid reservoir, the sterile liquid is automatically removed from the other liquid reservoir. This process interruptions can be kept short.
  • the invention also provides a system comprising a filling device for filling containers and one of the above-described devices for providing a sterile liquid.
  • the bottling plant can be designed in particular as stated above.
  • the system may comprise a connection element which is designed such that the sterile liquid is conducted by the device for providing a sterile liquid by means of the connecting element into or to the filling installation.
  • the invention also provides a method for providing a sterile liquid to a filling plant for filling containers, comprising the steps:
  • the sterile liquid, the first liquid, the second liquid, the bottling plant, the first liquid reservoir, and / or the second liquid reservoir may comprise one or more of the features described above.
  • the method can be used for Provision of a sterile liquid for a filling system can be performed with one of the above-described devices for providing a sterile liquid.
  • the sterilization of the liquid in the other liquid reservoir can take place.
  • the sterilization may include introducing a disinfectant into the first and / or second liquid.
  • the disinfectant may have one or more of the above-described features of a disinfectant.
  • the introduced disinfectant may have a first concentration in the first liquid and a second concentration in the second liquid.
  • a sterile liquid from the first liquid reservoir having a higher concentration of disinfectant may be used to sterilize the bottling plant, and a sterile liquid from the second liquid reservoir having a lower concentration of disinfectant may be used for rinsing.
  • a sterile liquid from the second liquid reservoir having a lower concentration of disinfectant may be used for rinsing.
  • sterile water sterile water
  • other sterile liquids are possible.
  • the disinfectant may be a disinfectant produced by electrochemical activation or a conventional chemical disinfectant.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a system of a device for providing a sterile liquid and a bottling plant.
  • the device for providing a sterile liquid comprises a first liquid reservoir 101 and a second liquid reservoir 102.
  • the system also comprises a sterilization device, comprising a disinfectant generating element 104 and an element 103 for introducing the disinfectant into a first liquid in the first liquid reservoir 101 and / or a second liquid in the second liquid reservoir 102.
  • the system comprises a filling device for filling containers, comprising a filler 105 for actually filling the containers and a sterile water consuming element 106, which serves for example for cleaning the containers.
  • the bottling plant also includes a drain 107 through which the spent sterile water can be drained.
  • Fig. 1 illustrated system CIP 108 (cleaning in place system) for cleaning the system.
  • sterile water having a predetermined concentration of disinfectant is provided from the first liquid reservoir 101.
  • the removal device of the device for providing a sterile liquid comprises two valves 109, 110.
  • the first valve 109 is opened, ie sterile water can be removed from the first liquid reservoir 101 and passed to the sterile water consumption element 106 of the filling plant.
  • water in the second liquid reservoir 102 is sterilized.
  • a disinfectant is passed from element 103 into the second liquid reservoir. Since meanwhile sterile water is taken from the first liquid reservoir 101, it is possible to work with a low concentration of disinfectant.
  • a low concentration of disinfectant usually extends the disinfection time. Therefore, in systems with only one liquid reservoir usually a higher concentration is used to keep process interruptions for the production of sterile water as short as possible.
  • the concentration of disinfectant is chosen so that residues of the disinfectant, for example, in the containers, which are washed with sterile water, are minimized.
  • the concentration is selected so that materials of the filling system, which come into contact with the sterile water, are not damaged in the long term.
  • the concentration of the disinfectant in the sterile water is chosen such that a corrosive effect is minimized.
  • disinfectants for example, chlorine or peracetic acid can be used.
  • a low concentration may be 25 mg / l to 75 mg / l, in particular 45 mg / l to 55 mg / l, in particular 50 mg / l of Cl - .
  • the concentration can be 100 to 300 ppm, in particular 180 to 220, in particular 200 ppm.
  • Fig. 2 the example system will turn off Fig. 1 illustrated at a later time, wherein the liquid level of the sterile water in the first liquid reservoir 201 has fallen below a predetermined limit. Therefore, the valve 209 was closed and the valve 210 opened. This provides sterile water from the second liquid reservoir 202 for the bottling plant. This change can shorten or avoid process interruptions and increase the effectiveness of the system.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates the exemplary system Fig. 2 in that, while sterile water is being withdrawn from the second liquid reservoir 302, water has been filled into the first liquid reservoir 301 and sterilized by means of disinfectant which is passed from the element 303 into the water in the first liquid reservoir 301.
  • disinfectant which is passed from the element 303 into the water in the first liquid reservoir 301.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a system comprising a device for providing a sterile liquid and a filling plant.
  • a cleaning liquid is passed from a CIP system 408 via a first liquid reservoir 401 into the filling system, in particular into the filler 405 and the sterile water consuming element 406.
  • Valves of the filling system can be designed such that the cleaning liquid is not discharged via drains 407 and 409, but circulates in the system.
  • the concentration can be set higher than in the in Fig. 1 to 3 illustrated examples.
  • the higher concentration can be used, for example, for sterilizing the system, in particular after cleaning. Due to the higher concentration of disinfectant, the water in the second liquid reservoir 402 is sterilized faster.
  • the higher concentration has a lower material compatibility and it may possibly come to residues of the disinfectant in the system.
  • chlorine as a disinfectant
  • this higher concentration may be between 250 mg / l and 750 mg / l, in particular between 450 mg / l and 550 mg / l, in particular 500 mg / l of Cl - .
  • the higher concentration may be 1,000 ppm to 10,000 ppm, in particular 1,500 ppm to 3,000 ppm, in particular 2,000 ppm.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a system including apparatus for providing a sterile liquid and a filling line wherein sterile water is stored in a second liquid reservoir 502 for sterilizing the system, for example, as shown in FIG Fig. 4 illustrated cleaning, is used.
  • the sterile water may have the above-mentioned higher concentration of disinfectant.
  • the valves of the filling system can in turn be set so that the sterile water circulates in the system.
  • water is sterilized in a first liquid reservoir 501 by a low concentration of disinfectant.
  • the disinfectant is passed through element 503 of the sterilization device into the water in the liquid reservoir 501.
  • This water can be used to rinse the system may be used because sterilization of the system with a high concentration of disinfectant may result in residues of the disinfectant in the system.
  • Such a rinse is in the system in Fig. 6 illustrated.
  • the sterile water from the first liquid reservoir 601 which has a low concentration of disinfectant, taken and circulated through the system.
  • the device for providing a sterile liquid can be combined with any other elements of a bottling plant.

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The device has a set of liquid reservoirs (101, 102) receiving liquid, and a sterilizing device sterilizing the liquid. A withdrawal device selectively withdraws the sterilized liquid from the liquid reservoirs, and an introducing element (103) introduces a disinfectant into the liquid for sterilization. The withdrawal device includes a control element that is configured, such that the withdrawal of the sterile liquid from the liquid reservoirs is stopped automatically when the liquid level of the sterile liquid in the liquid reservoirs falls below a predetermined limit value. An independent claim is also included for a method for providing sterile liquid for a filling system for filling a container.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit für eine Abfüllanlage, insbesondere für eine Flaschenabfüllanlage.The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for providing a sterile liquid for a filling plant, in particular for a bottling plant.

In Abfüllanlagen werden vielfach sterile Flüssigkeiten, beispielsweise steriles Wasser, für verschiedenste Zwecke benötigt, beispielsweise zur Hygienisierung des Füllers oder auch der Behältnisse bzw. Flaschen. Sterilwasser wird beispielsweise auch für die Gewindeabspritzung oder Ähnliches verwendet.In filling plants, sterile liquids, for example sterile water, are often required for a wide variety of purposes, for example for sanitizing the filler or the containers or bottles. For example, sterile water is also used for thread injection or the like.

Insbesondere wird Sterilwasser auch für die interne und externe Desinfektion bzw. Sterilisation der Abfüllanlage verwendet. Ein Verfahren zur Reinigung und Sterilisation von inneren Oberflächen des Leitungssystems einer Abfüllanlage ist beispielsweise aus der JP 2007-022600 bekannt.In particular, sterile water is also used for internal and external disinfection or sterilization of the bottling plant. A method for cleaning and sterilization of inner surfaces of the conduit system of a bottling plant is for example from JP 2007-022600 known.

Im Stand der Technik wird üblicherweise ein Flüssigkeitstank, befüllt mit Wasser, bereitgestellt. Das Wasser wird durch Einsatz von Ultrahocherhitzung sterilisiert. Danach kann das sterile Wasser bei Bedarf in die Anlage geleitet werden. Alternativ kann auch eine chemische Sterilisierung des Wassers mittels eines Desinfektionsmittels durchgeführt werden. Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Desinfektionsmittels sind beispielsweise aus der DE 10 2006 007 931 , der DE 20 2005 008 695 oder der EP 0 470 841 bekannt (zur elektrochemischer Aktivierung siehe auch GB 2 057 501 ).The prior art usually provides a liquid tank filled with water. The water is sterilized by use of UHT. Thereafter, the sterile water can be directed into the system if necessary. Alternatively, a chemical sterilization of the water can be carried out by means of a disinfectant. Process for the preparation of a disinfectant are for example from DE 10 2006 007 931 , of the DE 20 2005 008 695 or the EP 0 470 841 known (for electrochemical activation see also GB 2 057 501 ).

Nach Verbrauch des sterilen Wassers muss in diesem Fall der Flüssigkeitstank erneut befüllt und das neu eingefüllte Wasser sterilisiert werden. Dadurch kann es zu zeitlichen Verzögerungen im Prozessablauf bzw. zu Stillstandszeiten des Füllers kommen. Um diese Verzögerungen kurz zu halten, wird eine hohe Konzentration an Desinfektionsmitteln verwendet um relativ rasch den erforderlichen Grad an Keimfreiheit zu erzielen. Auf Grund der Aggressivität der Desinfektionsmittel kann deren hohe Konzentration im sterilen Wasser jedoch längerfristig zu einer Schädigung von Leitungen, Ventilen oder dergleichen in der Anlage, welche mit dem sterilen Wasser in Kontakt kommen, führen.After using the sterile water in this case, the liquid tank must be refilled and the newly filled water to be sterilized. This can lead to time delays in the process or downtime of the filler. To keep these delays short, a high concentration of disinfectants is used to achieve the required degree of sterility relatively quickly. Due to the aggressiveness of the disinfectants, however, their high concentration in the sterile water can lead in the longer term to damage to lines, valves or the like in the system which come into contact with the sterile water.

Daher ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung bereitzustellen, welche eine effizientere Bereitstellung einer sterilen Flüssigkeit für eine Abfüllanlage erlauben. Diese Aufgabe wird durch den Gegenstand der Patentansprüche 1 und 7 gelöst.Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus which provides more efficient delivery of a sterile liquid to a bottling plant allow. This object is solved by the subject matter of claims 1 and 7.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung umfasst ein erstes Flüssigkeitsreservoir zum Aufnehmen einer ersten Flüssigkeit, ein zweites Flüssigkeitsreservoir zum Aufnehmen einer zweiten Flüssigkeit, eine Sterilisationseinrichtung zum Sterilisieren der ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeit, und eine Entnahmeeinrichtung zum wahlweise Entnehmen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit aus dem ersten oder zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir.The inventive device comprises a first liquid reservoir for receiving a first liquid, a second liquid reservoir for receiving a second liquid, a sterilization device for sterilizing the first and / or second liquid, and a removal device for selectively removing a sterile liquid from the first or second liquid reservoir.

Durch die Bereitstellung von zwei Flüssigkeitsreservoiren, aus denen wahlweise eine sterile Flüssigkeit entnommen werden kann, ermöglicht die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung beispielsweise nach dem Leeren eines Flüssigkeitsreservoirs die Entnahme der sterilen Flüssigkeit aus dem zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir. Dadurch können größere Unterbrechungen im Prozessablauf vermieden werden, welcher dadurch effizienter gestaltet wird. Die sterile Flüssigkeit kann insbesondere steriles Wasser (Sterilwasser) sein. Die erste und/oder zweite Flüssigkeit können Wasser sein oder Wasser umfassen. Die erste oder zweite Flüssigkeit kann eine sterile Flüssigkeit sein. In diesem Fall kann ein Sterilisieren der ersten oder zweiten Flüssigkeit entfallen. Beispielsweise kann die erste oder zweite Flüssigkeit einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit entsprechen.By providing two liquid reservoirs, from which either a sterile liquid can be removed, the device according to the invention makes it possible, for example after the emptying of a liquid reservoir, to remove the sterile liquid from the second liquid reservoir. As a result, larger interruptions in the process flow can be avoided, which is thereby made more efficient. The sterile liquid may in particular be sterile water (sterile water). The first and / or second liquid may be water or include water. The first or second liquid may be a sterile liquid. In this case, a sterilization of the first or second liquid can be omitted. For example, the first or second liquid may correspond to a cleaning liquid.

Durch das Sterilisieren der ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeit kann eine sterile Flüssigkeit im ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir bereitgestellt werden.By sterilizing the first and / or second liquid, a sterile liquid can be provided in the first and / or second liquid reservoir.

Die Abfüllanlage kann zum Befüllen von Behältnissen, insbesondere Gefäßen, beispielsweise Flaschen aus Glas oder Kunststoff, dienen. Die Abfüllanlage kann zum Befüllen von Behältnissen mit Flüssigkeiten, beispielsweise mit Getränken oder medizinischen Produkten, dienen.The filling system can be used to fill containers, in particular containers, for example bottles made of glass or plastic. The bottling plant can be used to fill containers with liquids, for example with drinks or medical products.

Die Entnahmeeinrichtung kann zwei Ventile umfassen. Die Ventile können derart ausgebildet sein, dass wahlweise eine sterile Flüssigkeit aus dem ersten oder zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir entnommen werden kann. Die Entnahmeeinrichtung kann mit der Abfüllanlage verbunden sein, so dass die sterile Flüssigkeit in oder an die Abfüllanlage weitergeleitet wird.The removal device may comprise two valves. The valves may be designed so that either a sterile liquid can be removed from the first or second liquid reservoir. The removal device may be connected to the filling system, so that the sterile liquid is forwarded to or in the bottling plant.

Das erste und zweite Flüssigkeitsreservoir können einem ersten oder zweiten Flüssigkeitstank entsprechen. Das erste und zweite Flüssigkeitsreservoir können räumlich vollständig voneinander getrennten Flüssigkeitstanks oder zwei Teilbereichen eines Flüssigkeitstanks entsprechen. Die zwei Teilbereiche können in diesem Fall durch eine Trennwand voneinander getrennt sein.The first and second liquid reservoirs may correspond to a first or second liquid tank. The first and second liquid reservoir may be spatially completely separate liquid tanks or two portions of a liquid tank correspond. The two subregions may in this case be separated by a partition wall.

Die Vorrichtung kann derart ausgebildet sein, dass während des Entnehmens einer sterilen Flüssigkeit aus einem der Flüssigkeitsreservoire das Sterilisieren der Flüssigkeit im anderen Flüssigkeitsreservoir stattfindet. Dies ermöglicht insbesondere, dass, wenn zum Sterilisieren der ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeit ein Desinfektionsmittel verwendet wird, eine geringere Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels verwendet werden kann. Eine geringere Konzentration von Desinfektionsmittel zeigt zwar eine langsamere Desinfektionswirkung als eine höhere Konzentration, da während das Sterilisieren in einem Flüssigkeitsreservoir stattfindet jedoch mit der sterilen Flüssigkeit aus dem anderen Flüssigkeitsreservoir gearbeitet werden kann, können Stillstandszeiten dennoch reduziert oder vermieden werden.The device may be designed such that during the removal of a sterile liquid from one of the liquid reservoirs, the sterilization of the liquid takes place in the other liquid reservoir. This makes it possible, in particular, if a disinfectant is used to sterilize the first and / or second liquid, a lower concentration of the disinfectant can be used. Although a lower concentration of disinfectant shows a slower disinfecting effect than a higher concentration, since the sterilization takes place in a liquid reservoir but can be used with the sterile liquid from the other liquid reservoir, downtime can still be reduced or avoided.

Insbesondere kann die Sterilisationseinrichtung zum Sterilisieren ein Desinfektionsmittel in die erste und/oder zweite Flüssigkeit einbringen. Das Desinfektionsmittel kann Chlor oder Peressigsäure umfassen. Bei dem Desinfektionsmittel kann es sich um ein mittels elektrochemischer Aktivierung hergestelltes Desinfektionsmittel oder um ein chemisches Desinfektionsmittel handeln.In particular, the sterilization device can introduce a disinfectant into the first and / or second liquid for sterilization. The disinfectant may include chlorine or peracetic acid. The disinfectant may be a disinfectant produced by electrochemical activation or a chemical disinfectant.

Die Sterilisationseinrichtung kann derart ausgebildet sein, dass in die erste Flüssigkeit und in die zweite Flüssigkeit dasselbe Desinfektionsmittel eingebracht wird. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Sterilisationseinrichtung derart ausgebildet sein, dass in die erste Flüssigkeit ein erstes Desinfektionsmittel und in die zweite Flüssigkeit ein zweites Desinfektionsmittel eingebracht wird, wobei das erste Desinfektionsmittel ungleich dem zweiten Desinfektionsmittel ist.The sterilization device can be designed such that the same disinfectant is introduced into the first liquid and into the second liquid. Alternatively or additionally, the sterilization device can be designed such that a first disinfectant is introduced into the first liquid and a second disinfectant is introduced into the second liquid, wherein the first disinfectant is not equal to the second disinfectant.

Das Desinfektionsmittel kann in der ersten Flüssigkeit eine erste Konzentration und in der zweiten Flüssigkeit eine zweite Konzentration aufweisen. Insbesondere kann die Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels in der ersten Flüssigkeit gleich oder ungleich der Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels in der zweiten Flüssigkeit sein.The disinfectant may have a first concentration in the first liquid and a second concentration in the second liquid. In particular, the concentration of the disinfectant in the first liquid may be equal to or different from the concentration of the disinfectant in the second liquid.

Die Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels in der ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeit kann entsprechend der gewünschten Verwendung der sterilen Flüssigkeit in der Abfüllanlage gewählt werden. Insbesondere kann eine Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels gewählt werden, welche Materialien der Abfüllanlage, die mit der sterilen Flüssigkeit in Kontakt kommen, nicht langfristig schädigt. Mit anderen Worten, kann die Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels im Sterilwasser derart gewählt werden, dass eine korrosive Wirkung minimiert wird.The concentration of the disinfectant in the first and / or second liquid may be selected according to the desired use of the sterile liquid in the bottling plant. In particular, a concentration of the disinfectant can be selected, which materials of the filling plant, which come into contact with the sterile liquid, does not harm in the long term. In other words, the concentration of the disinfectant in the sterile water can be chosen such that a corrosive effect is minimized.

Die Entnahmeeinrichtung kann ein Steuerungselement umfassen, das derart ausgebildet ist, dass, wenn der Flüssigkeitsstand der sterilen Flüssigkeit im ersten oder zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir unter einen vorherbestimmten Grenzwert fällt, das Entnehmen der sterilen Flüssigkeit aus dem ersten oder zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir automatisch gestoppt wird.The sampling device may comprise a control element designed such that when the liquid level of the sterile liquid in the first or second liquid reservoir falls below a predetermined limit, the removal of the sterile liquid from the first or second liquid reservoir is automatically stopped.

Insbesondere kann das Steuerungselement derart ausgebildet sein, dass nach dem Stoppen der Entnahme der sterilen Flüssigkeit aus einem Flüssigkeitsreservoir automatisch die sterile Flüssigkeit aus dem anderen Flüssigkeitsreservoir entnommen wird. Dadurch können Prozessunterbrechungen kurz gehalten werden.In particular, the control element can be designed such that after stopping the removal of the sterile liquid from a liquid reservoir, the sterile liquid is automatically removed from the other liquid reservoir. This process interruptions can be kept short.

Die Erfindung stellt außerdem ein System, umfassend eine Abfüllanlage zum Befüllen von Behältnissen und eine der oben beschriebenen Vorrichtungen zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit bereit. Die Abfüllanlage kann insbesondere wie oben ausgeführt ausgebildet sein.The invention also provides a system comprising a filling device for filling containers and one of the above-described devices for providing a sterile liquid. The bottling plant can be designed in particular as stated above.

Das System kann ein Verbindungselement umfassen, welches derart ausgebildet ist, dass die sterile Flüssigkeit von der Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit mittels des Verbindungselements in oder an die Abfüllanlage geleitet wird.The system may comprise a connection element which is designed such that the sterile liquid is conducted by the device for providing a sterile liquid by means of the connecting element into or to the filling installation.

Die Erfindung stellt außerdem ein Verfahren zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit für eine Abfüllanlage zum Befüllen von Behältnissen bereit, umfassend die Schritte:The invention also provides a method for providing a sterile liquid to a filling plant for filling containers, comprising the steps:

Bereitstellen eines ersten und eines zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoirs,Providing a first and a second liquid reservoir,

Bereitstellen einer ersten Flüssigkeit im ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir und einer zweiten Flüssigkeit im zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir,Providing a first liquid in the first liquid reservoir and a second liquid in the second liquid reservoir,

Sterilisieren der ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeit, undSterilizing the first and / or second liquid, and

Entnehmen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit wahlweise aus dem ersten oder zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir.Removing a sterile liquid optionally from the first or second liquid reservoir.

Die sterile Flüssigkeit, die erste Flüssigkeit, die zweite Flüssigkeit, die Abfüllanlage, das erste Flüssigkeitsreservoir und/oder das zweite Flüssigkeitsreservoir können eines oder mehrere der oben beschriebenen Merkmale umfassen. Insbesondere kann das Verfahren zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit für eine Abfüllanlage mit einer der oben beschriebenen Vorrichtungen zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit durchgeführt werden.The sterile liquid, the first liquid, the second liquid, the bottling plant, the first liquid reservoir, and / or the second liquid reservoir may comprise one or more of the features described above. In particular, the method can be used for Provision of a sterile liquid for a filling system can be performed with one of the above-described devices for providing a sterile liquid.

Insbesondere kann während des Entnehmens einer sterilen Flüssigkeit aus einem der Flüssigkeitsreservoire das Sterilisieren der Flüssigkeit im anderen Flüssigkeitsreservoir stattfinden.In particular, during the removal of a sterile liquid from one of the liquid reservoirs, the sterilization of the liquid in the other liquid reservoir can take place.

Das Sterilisieren kann ein Einbringen eines Desinfektionsmittels in die erste und/oder zweite Flüssigkeit umfassen. Das Desinfektionsmittel kann eines oder mehrere der oben beschriebenen Merkmale eines Desinfektionsmittels aufweisen. Insbesondere kann das eingebrachte Desinfektionsmittel in der ersten Flüssigkeit eine erste Konzentration und in der zweiten Flüssigkeit eine zweite Konzentration aufweisen.The sterilization may include introducing a disinfectant into the first and / or second liquid. The disinfectant may have one or more of the above-described features of a disinfectant. In particular, the introduced disinfectant may have a first concentration in the first liquid and a second concentration in the second liquid.

Beispielsweise kann eine sterile Flüssigkeit aus dem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir mit einer höheren Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel zur Sterilisation der Abfüllanlage verwendet werden und eine sterile Flüssigkeit aus dem zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir mit einer geringeren Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel zum Nachspülen verwendet werden. Dadurch können Rückstände des Desinfektionsmittels in der Abfüllanlage minimiert oder vermieden werden.For example, a sterile liquid from the first liquid reservoir having a higher concentration of disinfectant may be used to sterilize the bottling plant, and a sterile liquid from the second liquid reservoir having a lower concentration of disinfectant may be used for rinsing. As a result, residues of the disinfectant in the bottling plant can be minimized or avoided.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile werden nachfolgend anhand der beispielhaften Figuren erläutert. Dabei zeigt

Fig. 1
eine Illustration einer Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit für eine Abfüllanlage, wobei eine sterile Flüssigkeit aus einem ersten Flüssigkeitsre- servoir entnommen wird;
Fig. 2
eine Illustration einer Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit, wobei eine sterile Flüssigkeit aus einem zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir entnommen wird;
Fig. 3
eine Illustration einer Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit, wobei während des Entnehmens einer sterilen Flüssigkeit aus einem zweiten Flüssig- keitsreservoir, eine Flüssigkeit im ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir sterilisiert wird;
Fig. 4
eine Illustration einer Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit, wobei in einem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit angeordnet ist;
Fig. 5
eine Illustration einer Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit, wobei die Konzentration eines Desinfektionsmittels in einem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir niedriger ist als eine Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels in einem zweiten Flüs- sigkeitsreservoir; und
Fig. 6
eine Illustration einer Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit, wobei die sterile Flüssigkeit aus einem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir zum Spülen der Ab- füllanlage verwendet wird.
Further features and advantages are explained below with reference to the exemplary figures. It shows
Fig. 1
an illustration of a device for providing a sterile liquid for a filling plant, wherein a sterile liquid is removed from a first liquid reservoir;
Fig. 2
an illustration of a device for providing a sterile liquid, wherein a sterile liquid is removed from a second liquid reservoir;
Fig. 3
an illustration of a device for providing a sterile liquid, wherein during the removal of a sterile liquid from a second liquid reservoir, a liquid in the first liquid reservoir is sterilized;
Fig. 4
an illustration of a device for providing a sterile liquid, wherein in a first liquid reservoir, a cleaning liquid is arranged;
Fig. 5
an illustration of a device for providing a sterile liquid, wherein the concentration of a disinfectant in a first liquid reservoir is lower than a concentration of the disinfectant in a second liquid reservoir; and
Fig. 6
an illustration of a device for providing a sterile liquid, wherein the sterile liquid is used from a first liquid reservoir for rinsing the filling plant.

Im Folgenden wird steriles Wasser (Sterilwasser) als sterile Flüssigkeit angenommen. Es sind jedoch auch andere sterile Flüssigkeiten möglich.Hereinafter, sterile water (sterile water) is adopted as a sterile liquid. However, other sterile liquids are possible.

In den folgenden Beispielen wird eine chemische Sterilwasserbereitung mittels eines Desinfektionsmittels beschrieben. Beim Desinfektionsmittel kann es sich um mittels elektrochemischer Aktivierung hergestelltes Desinfektionsmittel oder um ein konventionelles, chemisches Desinfektionsmittel handeln.In the following examples a chemical sterile water preparation by means of a disinfectant is described. The disinfectant may be a disinfectant produced by electrochemical activation or a conventional chemical disinfectant.

Fig. 1 illustriert ein System aus einer Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit und einer Abfüllanlage. Die Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit umfasst insbesondere ein erstes Flüssigkeitsreservoir 101 und ein zweites Flüssigkeitsreservoir 102. Außerdem umfasst das System eine Sterilisationseinrichtung, umfassend ein Element 104 zur Erzeugung eines Desinfektionsmittels und ein Element 103 zum Einbringen des Desinfektionsmittels in eine erste Flüssigkeit im ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 101 und/oder in eine zweite Flüssigkeit im zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 102. Fig. 1 illustrates a system of a device for providing a sterile liquid and a bottling plant. In particular, the device for providing a sterile liquid comprises a first liquid reservoir 101 and a second liquid reservoir 102. The system also comprises a sterilization device, comprising a disinfectant generating element 104 and an element 103 for introducing the disinfectant into a first liquid in the first liquid reservoir 101 and / or a second liquid in the second liquid reservoir 102.

Außerdem umfasst das System eine Abfüllanlage zum Befüllen von Behältnissen, umfassend einen Füller 105 zum tatsächlichen Befüllen der Behältnisse sowie ein Sterilwasserverbrauchselement 106, welches beispielsweise der Reinigung der Behältnisse dient. Die Abfüllanlage umfasst außerdem einen Abfluss 107, über welchen das verbrauchte Sterilwasser abgeleitet werden kann.In addition, the system comprises a filling device for filling containers, comprising a filler 105 for actually filling the containers and a sterile water consuming element 106, which serves for example for cleaning the containers. The bottling plant also includes a drain 107 through which the spent sterile water can be drained.

Außerdem umfasst das in Fig. 1 dargestellte System eine CIP-Anlage 108 (Cleaning in Place-Anlage) zur Reinigung des Systems.In addition, this includes in Fig. 1 illustrated system CIP 108 (cleaning in place system) for cleaning the system.

In dem in der Fig. 1 illustrierten Beispiel wird aus dem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 101 steriles Wasser mit einer vorherbestimmten Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel bereitgestellt. Die Entnahmeeinrichtung der Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit umfasst zwei Ventile 109, 110. In diesem Beispiel ist das erste Ventil 109 geöffnet, d.h. steriles Wasser kann aus dem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 101 entnommen und an das Sterilwasserverbrauchselement 106 der Abfüllanlage geleitet werden. Während der Entnahme des Sterilwassers aus dem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 101 wird Wasser im zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 102 sterilisiert. Dafür wird ein Desinfektionsmittel aus Element 103 in das zweite Flüssigkeitsreservoir geleitet. Da währenddessen Sterilwasser aus dem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 101 entnommen wird, kann mit einer geringen Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel gearbeitet werden. Eine geringe Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel verlängert üblicherweise die Desinfektionszeit. Daher wird in Systemen mit nur einem Flüssigkeitsreservoir meist eine höhere Konzentration verwendet, um Prozessunterbrechungen zur Herstellung von sterilem Wasser möglichst kurz zu halten.In the in the Fig. 1 As illustrated, sterile water having a predetermined concentration of disinfectant is provided from the first liquid reservoir 101. The removal device of the device for providing a sterile liquid comprises two valves 109, 110. In this example, the first valve 109 is opened, ie sterile water can be removed from the first liquid reservoir 101 and passed to the sterile water consumption element 106 of the filling plant. During the removal of the sterile water from the first liquid reservoir 101, water in the second liquid reservoir 102 is sterilized. For this purpose, a disinfectant is passed from element 103 into the second liquid reservoir. Since meanwhile sterile water is taken from the first liquid reservoir 101, it is possible to work with a low concentration of disinfectant. A low concentration of disinfectant usually extends the disinfection time. Therefore, in systems with only one liquid reservoir usually a higher concentration is used to keep process interruptions for the production of sterile water as short as possible.

In dem in Fig. 1 gezeigten Beispiel ist die Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel so gewählt, dass Rückstände des Desinfektionsmittels beispielsweise in den Behältnissen, die mit dem Sterilwasser gewaschen werden, minimiert werden. Außerdem ist die Konzentration derart gewählt, dass Materialien der Abfüllanlage, welche mit dem Sterilwasser in Kontakt kommen, nicht längerfristig geschädigt werden. Mit anderen Worten, wird die Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels im Sterilwasser derart gewählt, dass eine korrosive Wirkung minimiert wird. Als Desinfektionsmittel können beispielsweise Chlor oder Peressigsäure verwendet werden. Eine niedrige Konzentration kann im Fall von Chlor 25 mg/l bis 75 mg/l, insbesondere 45 mg/l bis 55 mg/l, insbesondere 50 mg/l an Cl- betragen. Im Falle von Peressigsäure kann die Konzentration 100 bis 300 ppm, insbesondere 180 bis 220, insbesondere 200 ppm betragen.In the in Fig. 1 As shown, the concentration of disinfectant is chosen so that residues of the disinfectant, for example, in the containers, which are washed with sterile water, are minimized. In addition, the concentration is selected so that materials of the filling system, which come into contact with the sterile water, are not damaged in the long term. In other words, the concentration of the disinfectant in the sterile water is chosen such that a corrosive effect is minimized. As disinfectants, for example, chlorine or peracetic acid can be used. In the case of chlorine, a low concentration may be 25 mg / l to 75 mg / l, in particular 45 mg / l to 55 mg / l, in particular 50 mg / l of Cl - . In the case of peracetic acid, the concentration can be 100 to 300 ppm, in particular 180 to 220, in particular 200 ppm.

In Fig. 2 wird das beispielhafte System aus Fig. 1 zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt illustriert, wobei der Flüssigkeitsstand des Sterilwassers im ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 201 unter einen vorherbestimmten Grenzwert gefallen ist. Daher wurde das Ventil 209 geschlossen und das Ventil 210 geöffnet. Dadurch wird Sterilwasser aus dem zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 202 für die Abfüllanlage bereitgestellt. Durch diesen Wechsel können Prozessunterbrechungen verkürzt oder vermieden und die Effektivität der Anlage erhöht werden.In Fig. 2 the example system will turn off Fig. 1 illustrated at a later time, wherein the liquid level of the sterile water in the first liquid reservoir 201 has fallen below a predetermined limit. Therefore, the valve 209 was closed and the valve 210 opened. This provides sterile water from the second liquid reservoir 202 for the bottling plant. This change can shorten or avoid process interruptions and increase the effectiveness of the system.

Fig. 3 illustriert das beispielhafte System aus Fig. 2, wobei während Sterilwasser aus dem zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 302 entnommen wird, Wasser in das erste Flüssigkeitsreservoir 301 gefüllt wurde und mittels Desinfektionsmittel, welches aus dem Element 303 in das Wasser im ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 301 geleitet wird, sterilisiert wird. Mit anderen Worten, wird während des Entnehmens von sterilem Wasser aus dem Flüssigkeitsreservoir 302 Wasser im Flüssigkeitsreservoir 301 sterilisiert. Fig. 3 illustrates the exemplary system Fig. 2 in that, while sterile water is being withdrawn from the second liquid reservoir 302, water has been filled into the first liquid reservoir 301 and sterilized by means of disinfectant which is passed from the element 303 into the water in the first liquid reservoir 301. In other words, During the removal of sterile water from the liquid reservoir 302, water in the liquid reservoir 301 is sterilized.

Fig. 4 illustriert ein System umfassend eine Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit und eine Abfüllanlage. In diesem Beispiel wird eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus einer CIP-Anlage 408 über ein erstes Flüssigkeitsreservoir 401 in die Abfüllanlage, insbesondere in den Füller 405 und das Sterilwasserverbrauchselement 406 geleitet. Ventile der Abfüllanlage können dabei derart ausgebildet sein, dass die Reinigungsflüssigkeit nicht über Abflüsse 407 bzw. 409 abgeleitet wird, sondern im System zirkuliert. Fig. 4 illustrates a system comprising a device for providing a sterile liquid and a filling plant. In this example, a cleaning liquid is passed from a CIP system 408 via a first liquid reservoir 401 into the filling system, in particular into the filler 405 and the sterile water consuming element 406. Valves of the filling system can be designed such that the cleaning liquid is not discharged via drains 407 and 409, but circulates in the system.

Während der Reinigung wird in einem zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 402 Wasser durch Zugabe von Desinfektionsmittel in einer vorherbestimmten Konzentration durch Element 403, desinfiziert. In diesem Fall kann die Konzentration höher gewählt werden, als in den in Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellten Beispielen. Die höhere Konzentration kann beispielsweise zur Sterilisation der Anlage, insbesondere nach einer Reinigung, dienen. Durch die höhere Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel wird das Wasser im zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 402 schneller sterilisiert. Die höhere Konzentration weist jedoch eine geringere Materialverträglichkeit auf und es kann eventuell zu Rückständen des Desinfektionsmittels im System kommen. Diese höhere Konzentration kann im Falle von Chlor als Desinfektionsmittel zwischen 250 mg/l und 750 mg/l, insbesondere zwischen 450 mg/l und 550 mg/l, insbesondere 500 mg/l an Cl- betragen. Im Falle von Peressigsäure als Desinfektionsmittel kann die höhere Konzentration 1.000 ppm bis 10.000 ppm, insbesondere 1.500 ppm bis 3.000 ppm, insbesondere 2.000 ppm betragen.During cleaning, water is disinfected in a second liquid reservoir 402 by adding disinfectant at a predetermined concentration through element 403. In this case, the concentration can be set higher than in the in Fig. 1 to 3 illustrated examples. The higher concentration can be used, for example, for sterilizing the system, in particular after cleaning. Due to the higher concentration of disinfectant, the water in the second liquid reservoir 402 is sterilized faster. However, the higher concentration has a lower material compatibility and it may possibly come to residues of the disinfectant in the system. In the case of chlorine as a disinfectant, this higher concentration may be between 250 mg / l and 750 mg / l, in particular between 450 mg / l and 550 mg / l, in particular 500 mg / l of Cl - . In the case of peracetic acid as a disinfectant, the higher concentration may be 1,000 ppm to 10,000 ppm, in particular 1,500 ppm to 3,000 ppm, in particular 2,000 ppm.

Fig. 5 illustriert ein Beispiel eines Systems, umfassend eine Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit und einer Abfüllanlage, wobei steriles Wasser in einem zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 502 zur Sterilisation des Systems, beispielsweise nach einer, wie in Fig. 4 illustrierten Reinigung, verwendet wird. Insbesondere kann das sterile Wasser die oben erwähnte höhere Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel aufweisen. Die Ventile der Abfüllanlage können wiederum derart eingestellt sein, dass das sterile Wasser im System zirkuliert. Fig. 5 FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a system including apparatus for providing a sterile liquid and a filling line wherein sterile water is stored in a second liquid reservoir 502 for sterilizing the system, for example, as shown in FIG Fig. 4 illustrated cleaning, is used. In particular, the sterile water may have the above-mentioned higher concentration of disinfectant. The valves of the filling system can in turn be set so that the sterile water circulates in the system.

Während der Sterilisierung durch das sterile Wasser wird in einem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 501 Wasser durch eine niedere Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel sterilisiert. Das Desinfektionsmittel wird durch Element 503 der Sterilisationseinrichtung in das Wasser im Flüssigkeitsreservoir 501 geleitet. Dieses Wasser kann in Folge zum Nachspülen des Systems verwendet werden, da eine Sterilisation des Systems mit einer hohen Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel eventuell zu Rückständen des Desinfektionsmittels im System führt.During sterilization by the sterile water, water is sterilized in a first liquid reservoir 501 by a low concentration of disinfectant. The disinfectant is passed through element 503 of the sterilization device into the water in the liquid reservoir 501. This water can be used to rinse the system may be used because sterilization of the system with a high concentration of disinfectant may result in residues of the disinfectant in the system.

Ein derartiges Nachspülen ist im System in Fig. 6 illustriert. Dabei wird das sterile Wasser aus dem ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir 601, welches eine niedere Konzentration an Desinfektionsmittel aufweist, entnommen und durch das System zirkuliert.Such a rinse is in the system in Fig. 6 illustrated. In this case, the sterile water from the first liquid reservoir 601, which has a low concentration of disinfectant, taken and circulated through the system.

Es versteht sich, dass in den zuvor beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen genannte Merkmale nicht auf diese speziellen Kombinationen beschränkt sind und auch in beliebigen anderen Kombinationen möglich sind. Insbesondere kann die Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit mit beliebigen weiteren Elementen einer Abfüllanlage kombiniert werden.It is understood that in the embodiments described above mentioned features are not limited to these specific combinations and are also possible in any other combinations. In particular, the device for providing a sterile liquid can be combined with any other elements of a bottling plant.

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Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit für eine Abfüllanlage zum Befüllen von Behältnissen, umfassend: ein erstes Flüssigkeitsreservoir (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) zum Aufnehmen einer ersten Flüssigkeit; ein zweites Flüssigkeitsreservoir (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) zum Aufnehmen einer zweiten Flüssigkeit; eine Sterilisationseinrichtung zum Sterilisieren der ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeit; und eine Entnahmeeinrichtung zum wahlweise Entnehmen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit aus dem ersten (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) oder zweiten (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) Flüssigkeitsreservoir. Apparatus for providing a sterile liquid to a filling plant for filling containers, comprising: a first liquid reservoir (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) for receiving a first liquid; a second liquid reservoir (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) for receiving a second liquid; a sterilization device for sterilizing the first and / or second liquid; and a withdrawal device for selectively removing a sterile liquid from the first (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) or second (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) liquid reservoir. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Vorrichtung derart ausgebildet ist, dass während des Entnehmens einer sterilen Flüssigkeit aus einem der Flüssigkeitsreservoir, das Sterilisieren der Flüssigkeit im anderen Flüssigkeitsreservoir stattfindet.The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is designed such that, during the removal of a sterile liquid from one of the liquid reservoir, the sterilization of the liquid in the other liquid reservoir takes place. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, wobei die Sterilisationseinrichtung zum Sterilisieren ein Desinfektionsmittels in die erste und/oder zweite Flüssigkeit einbringt.Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the sterilization device for sterilizing a disinfectant in the first and / or second liquid brings. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, wobei die Sterilisationseinrichtung derart ausgebildet ist, dass das Desinfektionsmittel derart in die erste und zweite Flüssigkeit eingebracht wird, dass die erste Flüssigkeit eine erste Konzentration und die zweite Flüssigkeit eine zweite Konzentration des Desinfektionsmittels aufweist.Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the sterilization device is designed such that the disinfectant is introduced into the first and second liquid such that the first liquid has a first concentration and the second liquid has a second concentration of the disinfectant. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, wobei die Entnahmeeinrichtung ein Steuerungselement umfasst, das derart ausgebildet ist, dass, wenn der Flüssigkeitsstand der sterilen Flüssigkeit im ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir unter einen vorherbestimmten Grenzwert fällt, das Entnehmen der sterilen Flüssigkeit aus dem ersten (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) und/oder zweiten (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) Flüssigkeitsreservoir automatisch gestoppt wird.Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the removal device comprises a control element which is designed such that when the liquid level of the sterile liquid in the first and / or second liquid reservoir falls below a predetermined threshold, removal of the sterile liquid from the first (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) and / or second (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) liquid reservoir is automatically stopped. System umfassend eine Abfüllanlage zum Befüllen von Behältnissen und eine Vorrichtung zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche.System comprising a filling device for filling containers and a device for providing a sterile liquid according to one of the preceding claims. Verfahren zum Bereitstellen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit für eine Abfüllanlage zum Befüllen von Behältnissen, umfassend die Schritte: Bereitstellen eines ersten (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) und eines zweiten (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) Flüssigkeitsreservoirs; Bereitstellen einer ersten Flüssigkeit im ersten Flüssigkeitsreservoir (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) und einer zweiten Flüssigkeit im zweiten Flüssigkeitsreservoir (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602); Sterilisieren der ersten und/oder zweiten Flüssigkeit; und Entnehmen einer sterilen Flüssigkeit wahlweise aus dem ersten (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) oder zweiten (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) Flüssigkeitsreservoir. A method of providing a sterile liquid to a filling plant for filling containers, comprising the steps of: Providing a first (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) and a second (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) liquid reservoir; Providing a first liquid in the first liquid reservoir (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) and a second liquid in the second liquid reservoir (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602); Sterilizing the first and / or second liquid; and Selectively withdrawing a sterile liquid from the first (101; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601) or second (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602) liquid reservoir. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7, wobei während des Entnehmens einer sterilen Flüssigkeit aus einem der Flüssigkeitsreservoire, das Sterilisieren der Flüssigkeit im anderen Flüssigkeitsreservoir stattfindet.The method of claim 7, wherein during the removal of a sterile liquid from one of the liquid reservoirs, the sterilization of the liquid in the other liquid reservoir takes place. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 7 oder 8, wobei das Sterilisieren ein Einbringen eines Desinfektionsmittels in die erste und/oder zweite Flüssigkeit umfasst.Method according to one of claims 7 or 8, wherein the sterilization comprises introducing a disinfectant into the first and / or second liquid. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, wobei das Desinfektionsmittel in einer ersten Konzentration in die erste Flüssigkeit und in einer zweiten Konzentration in die zweite Flüssigkeit eingebracht wird.The method of claim 9, wherein the disinfectant is introduced in a first concentration in the first liquid and in a second concentration in the second liquid.
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