Alternatives Technologie Pharma has the expertise and the experience to conduct your temperature mapping study wherever temperature-sensitive products are stored and handled. Usually, studied areas are:
- Equipment: refrigerators, freezers, cold chambers, walk-ins, etc
- Facilities: Warehouses, shipping and receiving areas, including vaults, storage containers
- Vehicles: Trailers, trucks, vans and containers
The purpose of the Mapping is to officially document the existing different temperature levels within several spots of a defined area where temperature-sensitive products could be stored, shipped or in-transit.
The study is performed according to a mutually agreed protocol as established by ATP. It is usually conducted in winter and in summer but it is recommended to be performed under all seasonal weather conditions (winter, summer and spring/fall seasons).
The temperature mapping study will highlight temperature extremes, or what is usually referred to as hot and cold spots. In order to have a full understanding of the temperature distribution, the study is performed when the studied area is empty and loaded at its full capacity. Special data loggers are spatially installed across the different areas (according to a predetermined layout drawing) and will record temperature readings every 5 minutes for a period ranging from 24 hours up to seven (7) days.
The end result is a complete and clearly documented temperature mapping report that will help you to enhance the existing storage and handling of your temperature-sensitive products, and by the same token will meet the overall objective of protecting and assuring product integrity and product efficacy.
