1. Feeding: The feeding hatch automatically opens to pour medical waste from the transfer container into the loading port, after which the hatch cover closes automatically. 2. Shredding: The medical waste in the loading chamber is shredded by the crusher and then enters the sterilization tank. 3. Steam sterilization: After shredding is completed, high-temperature steam is supplied to rapidly heat the medical waste both internally and externally, achieving rapid disinfection and sterilization. The steam temperature is ≥135°C, and the sterilization time is ≥45 minutes. 4. Cooling: After sterilization, cold water is introduced to cool the sterilized medical waste while simultaneously cleaning the entire inner wall of the container. 5. Drainage: The drainage valve is opened to discharge the cooling water. 6. Post-vacuum dewatering/cooling: A vacuum pump is used to create a vacuum throughout the container, dehydrating and further cooling the medical waste after sterilization and initial cooling. 7. Unloading: The discharge door is opened to remove the sterilized residue, which is unloaded into a waste receiving container via an automatic tipping device.