Aseptic valve assembly, system for conducting a product, and method for operating a system

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PATENT NO 9863540
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14901113

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A valve assembly comprises a housing, a chamber having a first product opening, a second product opening, a first closable secondary opening that can be connected to a steam line, and a second closable secondary opening. The assembly also includes a first closing element by which the first product opening can be closed, a second closing element by which the second product opening can be closed, and an outlet associated with the second secondary opening. A switching valve is arranged between the second secondary opening and the outlet such that a fluid connection between the outlet and the second secondary opening can be switched to a fluid connection between the outlet and an inlet provided on the switching valve. The inlet can be connected to a steam line, while simultaneously closing the second secondary opening. A system comprising the valve assembly and a method for operating the system are described.

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GEA TUCHENHAGEN GMBHAM INDUSTRIEPARK 2-10 BÜCHEN 21514

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Hagnauer, Thomas Christian Thun, CH 2 1

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