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Pathogen Pilot Plant

Room 415, Food Science Building

The Pathogen Pilot Plant is designed for challenge and validation studies in a controlled environment. It is a CDC BioSafety Level 2 rated facility.

 

 

Major Equipment & Processes Supported
Chlorine Dioxide Generator
Egg Washer
Hand-held Sprayer
Hepa-filtered Biological Hood
Ice Cream Freezer
Smoker
Vacuum Packager

 

Coming soon, a complete listing of equipment and specifications.

Features
900 sq. ft. net processing space.
Access through Decontamination Room, equipped with lockers, changing room, shower, and laundry facilitities.
Adjacent to 900 sq. ft. Media Preparation Room equipped with culture freezer, autoclaves, and dishwasher Pass-through autoclave (to Media Preparation Room).
All waste streams are directed to a heat/chemical digestor that can also accommodate solid waste.

Utilities
Cold water (city)
Hot water
Air
Vacuum
Natural gas
Electric (110, 220, 440 V, 1 and 3 phase)
Ethernet access


For more information contact:

Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Director of Industrial Outreach
Pilot Plant Manager
324 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802


Ph: (814) 867-1379
Email: kek14@psu.edu

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