摘要 |
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for supplying, under aseptic conditions, additives to a tank 1. On the tank 1, there is a connection cone 2 which is terminated by a part 4 preferably a female part of a coupling. The additives are enclosed in an aseptic container 5 on which is secured a connection 6. The connection 6 has at least one liquid-tight pinch or clamp 9 and the connection 6 is terminated by a corresponding part 7 preferably a male part, of a coupling. The open end of the corresponding part 7 is covered by a protective foil 8. When the additives are to be supplied to the tank 1, the protective foil 8 is removed and both of the coupling parts 4, 7 are brought together. Thereafter, the tank 1 is sterilised together with the coupling and the connection 6 up to the pinch or clamp 9. After completed sterilisation, the pinch or clamp 9 is removed and those additives which were enclosed in the aseptic container 5 may be supplied to the tank 1. |