Hi Tony,
Yes, this chamber was specifically designed for cycling studies. It has 4 different cycling programs that have been in the system since installation in 1996. It hasn't been used in a few years and the last OQPQ was from 2007, at which time I suspect the data was evaluated in a different fashion than for our constant condition chambers.
However, we were able to run the program after adjusting the louvers off the plenum and after a few rounds or trial, have arrived in an area where it is performing to our expectations. We also consulted with the manufacturer and the company that performs the studies to arrive at a justification for changing from a 15 minute stabilization period to a 30 minute stabilization period.
Kind regards,
Eric
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Is the stability chamber specifically designed for temperature cycling or merely to maintain a consistent temperature?
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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