Advanced Temperature Control for Pharmaceutical Warehouse with Airius Air Pear Series Fans
- Pharmaceutical Company
- Ft. Mill, SC
- Distribution
- Airius Air Pear
A major pharmaceutical company constructed a new 49,200 sq. ft. warehouse in Louisville, KY, but faced challenges with temperature control for pharmaceutical warehouse storage. The initial HVAC system did not adequately address the impact of stratification on pallet storage, causing significant temperature regulation problems.
During the FDA’s temperature validation tests, it was discovered that the new HVAC system was ineffective, exposing the top levels of racking to air temperatures as high as 73 °F. This posed serious logistical issues as the facility was due to open, and maintaining strict temperature control is crucial in pharmaceutical storage to ensure product integrity.
The senior facility engineer reached out to Airius and an independent CFD software company for an in-depth analysis. The analysis revealed that the addition of Airius Air Pear Series fans would help bring the racking temperatures within safe bounds, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations.
The fans were installed across the warehouse, focusing on areas with significant temperature discrepancies. This included placing fans near the top levels of racking where the temperature was previously too high.
The installation of the Airius Air Pear Series fans was a complete success. The destratification fans effectively maintained uniform temperatures throughout the warehouse, ensuring the top levels of racking were kept within safe temperature ranges.
The facility opened on schedule, with all areas maintaining compliance with FDA specifications.
The pharmaceutical company reported substantial improvements in temperature regulation. The facility’s upper rack levels, which were previously at risk, were now consistently maintained within the required temperature range.
The deployment of Airius Air Pear Series fans at the pharmaceutical warehouse in Louisville, KY, underscores the critical role of advanced air circulation solutions in maintaining precise temperature control. By effectively addressing stratification issues, the Airius fans ensured both compliance with FDA standards and the integrity of pharmaceutical products.