Thermal Mapping Distribution Studies for Validations in Puerto Rico.

Thermal Study Meaning

This study is particularly useful when your product is sensitive or affected by temperature and is important to have control over the temperature conditions within specification limits. (e.g. storage of the COVID 19 vaccines, insulin medications, and others)

Since temperature conditions may vary in each location, sensors are distributed throughout different sampling points of the pre-defined locations to confirm it performs within pre-established specification limits.

Thermal studies may include several kinds of challenges and tests such as Thermal Mapping Distribution Studies

1. empty mapping,
2. loaded mapping,
3. door open,
4. power failure,
5. pull down tests,
6. fan failure etc.

Different testing can be performed to determine the position in which the permanent temperature chart recorders, probes or sensors must be installed for continuous monitoring and alarm.

The thermal mapping study must be capable to demonstrate and correlate that the temperature and relative humidity conditions measured with the permanent sensors are representative of the environment condition measured with the data loggers distributed in each separate location.

Recommendations to Avoid Mistakes Selecting Temperature Data Loggers.

We suggest evaluating all your requirements and needs to use temperature data loggers, but, also consider the frequency of use monthly, and how fast you need them on-site for your validation study. Thermal Mapping Distribution Studies

So, you can determine if is better to buy or rent them based on the expertise and time availability of your employees to configure and prepare the trending graphs and summary statistical reports on time.

Before buy, consider the cost of the data loggers, but, also the cost of the calibration and its lead time.

Evaluate and compare the total costs and lead times, against the costs to rent data loggers already calibrated.

If you are NOT using temperature data loggers frequently, consider a fast CIQA rental of the calibrated data loggers required for the thermal study. Thermal Mapping Outcomes