---
title: "Sterile Product Tank Interface"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-6.0 bar differential pressure, 1-100°C fluid temperature, 0.1-10.0 m³/h flow rate"
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engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 8.0
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Gasket extrusion failure occurs when applied pressure exceeds PTFE yield strength of 23 MPa; thermal stress cracking follows Arrhenius degradation kinetics with activation energy of 80 kJ/mol for EPDM seals; cavitation damage occurs when local pressure drops below fluid vapor pressure of 0.023 bar at 20°C"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Thermal cycling between 2°C CIP solution and 95°C SIP steam causes 0.3 mm differential expansion between 316L stainless steel flange and PTFE gasket"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install expansion-compensating spiral-wound gasket with Inconel 718 windings and flexible graphite filler"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Electrochemical potential difference of 0.55 V between 316L stainless steel and Hastelloy C-276 creates galvanic corrosion cell in chloride-containing media"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Apply cathodic protection using sacrificial zinc anode with -1.05 V potential or install dielectric insulating gasket"
bom_nodes:
  flange-assembly:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:FLANGE_ASSEMBLY"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  sterile-seal:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:STERILE_SEAL"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  connection-clamp:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CONNECTION_CLAMP"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  steam-port:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:STEAM_PORT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ANSI/ASME BPE-2019: BIOPROCESSING EQUIPMENT"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Sterile Product Tank Interface

## 1. Technical Definition
Interface component connecting the sterile product tank to the aseptic filling machine's filling system

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-6.0 bar differential pressure, 1-100°C fluid temperature, 0.1-10.0 m³/h flow rate**. Failure boundary: **Differential pressure exceeding 8.0 bar causes gasket extrusion failure, fluid temperature below -20°C causes PTFE seal embrittlement, flow rate above 15.0 m³/h induces turbulent cavitation at Reynolds number &gt;4000**, Mechanism: **Gasket extrusion failure occurs when applied pressure exceeds PTFE yield strength of 23 MPa; thermal stress cracking follows Arrhenius degradation kinetics with activation energy of 80 kJ/mol for EPDM seals; cavitation damage occurs when local pressure drops below fluid vapor pressure of 0.023 bar at 20°C**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Heat Sterilization F0 Lethality Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_0 = \int_{0}^{t} 10^{(T-121.1)/z} dt$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Validates microbial reduction integrity for aseptic packaging.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| T | Process Temp (°C) | **$T \in [1-100°C]$ °C** (Per `temperature_range`) |
| t | Exposure Time (min) | Engineering Constant |
| z | Z-value | **10 °C** (Standard for *C. botulinum*) |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thermal cycling between 2°C CIP solution and 95°C SIP steam causes 0.3 mm differential expansion between 316L stainless steel flange and PTFE gasket | 8 | Gasket compression set exceeding 15% permanent deformation after 500 cycles | Install expansion-compensating spiral-wound gasket with Inconel 718 windings and flexible graphite filler |
| Electrochemical potential difference of 0.55 V between 316L stainless steel and Hastelloy C-276 creates galvanic corrosion cell in chloride-containing media | 8 | Pitting corrosion at rate of 0.8 mm/year in 1000 ppm chloride solution at pH 6.5 | Apply cathodic protection using sacrificial zinc anode with -1.05 V potential or install dielectric insulating gasket |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Flange Assembly](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/electrical-equipment-manufacturing/product/flange-assembly.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Sterile Air Filtration System**, **Clean-in-Place (CIP) System**, **Sterile Product Transfer Pump**  
**Downstream Applications**: Pharmaceutical Vials, Medical Syringes, Aseptic Liquid Food Packaging  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in the sterile product tank interface?
**A**: The interface is constructed from Stainless Steel 316L, pharmaceutical-grade silicone, and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) to ensure sterility, durability, and compliance with pharmaceutical standards.

### Q: How does this interface maintain sterility during operation?
**A**: It features a sterile seal and steam port for sterilization-in-place (SIP) processes, preventing contamination between the product tank and aseptic filling system.

### Q: What components are included in the BOM for this interface?
**A**: The bill of materials includes a Connection Clamp, Flange Assembly, Steam Port, and Sterile Seal, all designed for easy integration and maintenance in aseptic filling lines.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ANSI/ASME BPE-2019: BIOPROCESSING EQUIPMENT

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Sterile Product Tank Interface](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/sterile-product-tank-interface)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: STERILE_PRODUCT_TANK_INTERFACE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 9030abd2
