The utility model relates to the technical field of sterilization equipment, in particular to a vertical pressure steam sterilizer which comprises a box body, a feeding port and a water inlet are formed in the top of the box body, a water outlet is formed in the center of the bottom of the box body, external threads used for being in threaded connection with a box cover are arranged at the feeding port, and a first
flange used for erecting a sterilization basket is arranged at the feeding port. The side, close to the interior of the box body, of the water inlet is connected with a water inlet
pipe which is provided with a water inlet shut-off valve, and the side, away from the interior of the box body, of the water outlet is connected with a water outlet
pipe which is provided with a water outlet shut-off valve. The heating mechanism comprises an
induction coil and a
heating element, the
heating element is arranged at the position, close to the center of the bottom, in the box body, a thickening layer is arranged at the position, close to the bottom, of the inner wall of the box body, the
induction coil is arranged in the thickening layer around the
heating element, and a power supply port connected with the
induction coil is formed in the box body. The method has the effect of reducing heat loss.