Effusivity

Specifications

The complete ESP™ Pharmaceutical Blend Uniformity Monitoring System includes:

  • ESP™ Control Unit with portable laptop computer and Windows XP™ Professional operating system
  • 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software with automated functions for:
    • Testing, display and reporting
    • Establishing user permissions and authorization
    • Archiving and audit trails
  • Four (4) channel SWAP box
  • Four (4) retrofittable, stainless steel effusivity sensors with food grade sensor surface
  • Operating Manual
  • Standard PDMS material for diagnostics

Test Specifications

Test Size: Nominally 150 mg (adjustable with test time)

Heat Introduced to Formulation by Sensors: Approximately 1 – 2°C in a 1 second test

Precision: Better than 1%

Comprehensive Product Support

As the world leader in thermal effusivity technology, C-Therm is committed to delivering a high level of support throughout your integration of the ESP™ Blend Uniformity Monitoring System.

Our team is available to help you:

  • Demonstrate the capabilities of the ESP™
  • Establish the cost benefits of implementing the system
  • Coordinate the retrofitting of blending equipment
  • Move to an effusivity-controlled process

For a more thorough overview on using effusivity for blend uniformity monitoring, please see the pages under effusivity and Pharma within the Applications section of this website.