Why cycle the entire chamber? Why not just move the material from chamber
to chamber?
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On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 4:18 PM, Eric Hammang <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> It has been recommended we update the validation protocol and studies for
> a stability chamber that will begin being used for a cycling study.
> The program has 4 phases and takes 8 hours to complete before beginning
> again. It holds at -3C° for 3 hours, ramp to 40C° in 1 hour, holds 40C° for
> 3 hours, ramp to -3C° in 1 hour, and repeat.
>
> In review of our last study, we used 16 thermocouples placed methodically
> and consistently throughout a 40sq. ft. walk-in chamber and I am finding
> that the 1 hour ramp period for both warming or cooling (plus a 15 minute
> stabilization period written into the protocol) was still not enough time
> to get all thermocouples ±2C° of specified temperature. At the time the
> study was conducted it appears the results of the 16 temps may have been
> averaged to meet the necessary criteria. We do not average temp readings
> for our other constant environment stability chambers validation studies
> and am unable to find any reference indicating it is ok for cycling
> validation studies.
>
> The data indicates that some thermocouples took a total of 45 minutes into
> the 3 hour holding period after the 1 hour ramp period ended for
> stabilization within that ±2C°.
>
> Does anyone have experience dealing with a similar scenario? I am seeking
> guidance for what type of language to use that offers an appropriate
> defense if scrutinized.
>
> I am unable to change the cycling program times or temperatures. Also, the
> controller is working as intended with the input received from the
> thermocouple and it is capable of ramping faster when needed. For example,
> it took about 33 minutes to cool from 55C° to -3C° when being checked in a
> manual operation mode.
>
> In these instances the chamber is running empty. We will also be
> simulating an approximate load of between 60-70% of the space in separate
> studies.
>
> Any help is much appreciated.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Eric Hammang
>
>
>
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ScienTek - http://www.iStability.com/
Provides iStability® - Web browser based software for stability management,
reporting, testing/data management, statistical data analysis, and more.
Avista Pharma Solutions - http://www.avistapharma.com/
Comprehensive testing and CMC services organization
Analytical and Microbiology support to early stage API and drug product development and manufacturing.
BahnsonEnvironmental Specialties - http://www.eschambers.com/
Manufacturer of Quality Stability Chambers, Warm & Cold Rooms, Freezers and
Ultra Low Storage Chambers with Complete Validation, Maintenance & Calibration
Cincinnati Sub-Zero - http://www.cszindustrial.com/
Provides a large selection of environmental chambers from benchtop, reach in to walk-in
rooms along with chambers for freeze/thaw, temperature cycling applications.
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