Validation Workshops, Articles, Presentations and Free Training Courses
Our consultants and trainers at Thermal Compliance regularly publish articles, presentations and training courses. Please find free articles, presentations and links to free training courses below:
Validation Workshops
We currently offer Free monthly Validation Workshops, where we discuss current validation issues.
The format for the workshops is:
- 30 Minute presentation on Validation Topics
- 30-45 Minute Question and Answer Session
You can attend live or re-watch previous Validation Workshops via our training website www.thermalcompliance.com
These events do fill up very quickly, so if you would like to be the first to hear of our upcoming workshops please register at www.thermalcompliance.com and select 'I agree to receive instructional and promotional emails'. Alternatively follow us via linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/thermal-compliance-ltd
Previous Validation Workshops include:
Validation Workshop 7 - Fluids Load Cycle Development
n this workshop we are discussing Cycle Development for fluids load autoclaves, this will include: * Sensor and Biological Indicator Placement * Cycle Design * Lethality (Fo) and Fo Control Available to re-watch here: www.thermalcompliance.com/p/validation-workshop-cycle-development-of-fluids-loads 
Validation Workshop 9 - Biological Indicator Failure Investigation
This is the 9th in a series of Validation Workshops and will focus on Biological Indicator Failure Investigations. In it we will look at: * Biological Indicator Types * Processing of Biological Indicators * Biological Indicator Failures - Root Cause Investigation Available to re-watch here: www.thermalcompliance.com/p/validation-workshop-biological-indicators-failure-investigation 
Validation Workshop 11 'Calibration for Validation'
This is the 11th in a series of Validation Workshops and the topic will be 'Calibration for Validation' where we will look at: * How to review Calibration Certificates * UKAS Calibration Certificates * UKAS and Traceable to UKAS, whats the difference? Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop - Calibration for Validation | Thermal Compliance 
Validation Workshop 15 ' Autoclave Validation: Using Wireless Dataloggers for Autoclave Validation
This is the 14th in a series of Validation Workshops and the topic was be Using Wireless Dataloggers for Autoclave Validation. * Datalogger Overview - Wired and Wireless Loggers * Validation Timelines - How using wireless dataloggers can speed up Validation * Sensor Placement Considerations - Thinking about the Steam Path * Datalogger Specifications Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop | Thermal Compliance Training 
Validation Workshop 16 ' Temperature Mapping Risk Assessments
This is the 16th in a series of Validation Workshops and where we discussed Temperature Mapping Risk Assessments. This included information on:
Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop - Temperature Mapping Risk Assessments | Thermal (thermalcompliance.com) 
Validation Workshop 18 - Sensor Selection - Thermocouples and Dataloggers
This is the 18th in a series of Validation Workshops and in this webinar we discussed Sensor Selection - Thermocouples and Dataloggers. This included information on: * Sensor Parameters * Thermocouple Selection * Datalogger Selection * Choosing the best sensor for your application Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop - Sensor Selection - Thermocouples and Dataloggers (thermalcompliance.com) 
Validation Workshop 20 - Porous Load Autoclave Cycle Development
This is the 20th in a series of Validation Workshops and in this webinar we look into Porous Load Autoclave Cycle Development Including: * What is Cycle Development? * Critical Control Parameters * Cycle Optimization * Identifying Worst case locations Available to re-watch here: www.thermalcompliance.com/courses/autoclave_cycle_development |
Validation Workshop 8 - Autoclave Loading Patterns and Wrapping Procedures
This is the 8th in a series of Validation Workshops and will focus on Autoclave Loading Patterns and Wrapping Procedures. In it we will look at: * Load Placement * Load Wrapping Procedures * Documenting Procedures for Placement and Wrapping Available to re-watch here: www.thermalcompliance.com/p/validation-workshop-autoclave-loading-patterns 
Validation Workshop 10 - Autoclave Routine Testing This is the 10th in a series of Validation Workshops and the topic will be Autoclave Routine Testing, we will look at: * Bowie Dick Tests * Leak Rate Tests * Chemical Indicators Available to re-watch here: https://www.thermalcompliance.com/p/validation-workshop-biological-indicators-failure-investigation1 
Validation Workshop 13 'Stability Cabinet: Temperature and Humidity Mapping'
This is the 12th in a series of Validation Workshops and the topic will be 'Stability Cabinets: Temperature and Humidity Mapping' where we look at: * Overview of ICH Setpoints * Calibration of Humidity Sensors * Sensor Placements Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop - Stability Cabinets Valdiation | Thermal (thermalcompliance.com) 
Validation Workshop 15 ' Autoclave Validation: Using Wireless Dataloggers for Autoclave Validation
This is the 15th in a series of Validation Workshops and the topic was be Using Wireless Dataloggers for Autoclave Validation. * Datalogger Overview - Wired and Wireless Loggers * Validation Timelines - How using wireless dataloggers can speed up Validation * Sensor Placement Considerations - Thinking about the Steam Path * Datalogger Specifications Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop | Thermal Compliance Training 
Validation Workshop 17 ' Temperature Mapping Ultra Low Freezers
This is the 17th in a series of Validation Workshops and we discuss Temperature Mapping of Ultra Low Freezers. Including: * Sensor Placement and Sensor Locations * Calibration for Validation Sensors Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop - Temperature Mapping Ultra Low Freezers | Thermal (thermalcompliance.com) 
Validation Workshop 19 - Temperature Mapping Protocol Walkthrough and Review
This is the 19th in a series of Validation Workshops and in this webinar we walkthrough a Temperature Mapping Protocol. This included information on: * Temperature Mapping Protocols * Temperature Mapping Testing and how to perform them * How to Review Temperature Mapping Documentation Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop - Temperature Mapping Protocol | Thermal (thermalcompliance.com) 
Validation Workshop 21 - Humidity Calibration
This is the 21st in a series of Validation Workshops and in this webinar we look into Humidity Calibration Including: * Intoroduction to Humidity * Humidity Calibration * Humidity Sensors Available to re-watch here: www.thermalcompliance.com/courses/humidity-calibration |
Validation Workshop 22 - EU GMP Annex 1 - Moist Heat Sterilization
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Validation Workshop 23 - Fluids Load Autoclave Acceptance Criteria
This is the 23rd in a series of Validation Workshops and in this webinar we look into Moist Heat Sterilization Including:
* Cycle Development * Lethality * Steam-Air Mix Cycles Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop 23 - Fluids Load Autoclave Acceptance Criteria | T (thermalcompliance.com) Validation Workshop 25 - Temperature Mapping - Monitoring Probe Locations
This is the 25th in a series of Validation Workshops and in this webinar we look at Monitoring Probe Locations for Controlled Temperature Chambers. This included information on:
* Monitoring Systems * Failure Modes * Worst Case Location Identification Available to re-watch here: Validation Workshop 25 - Monitoring Probe Locations | Thermal (thermalcompliance.com) |
The Next Validation Workshop
Validation Workshop 27 - Introduction to Air Detectors
The next Validation Workshop will be an Introduction to Air Detectors.
The Validation forum is designed to be an open area to share validation knowledge. Initially the focus will be around the presentation, but you will also have the opportunity to discuss any thermal validation issues.
The presentation topic will change each month and there will be an opportunity to vote on next months topic during the live workshop.
This free webinar will take place on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 11:00 GMT : 12:00 CET : 17:20 IST : 07:00 ET
To register for this workshop, please sign up at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9416511530305/WN_2f2WaAQuSG-NLvZLosllDA
The presentation topic will change each month and there will be an opportunity to vote on next months topic during the live workshop.
This free webinar will take place on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 11:00 GMT : 12:00 CET : 17:20 IST : 07:00 ET
To register for this workshop, please sign up at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9416511530305/WN_2f2WaAQuSG-NLvZLosllDA
Free Validation Training Courses
Thermocouples for Validation
This course will teach you everything you need to know about using Thermocouples for Validation.
This FREE course includes sections on:
This FREE course includes sections on:
- How Thermocouples Work
- Thermocouple Types
- Type T International Colour Codes
- Thermocouple Accuracy
- How to make your own Thermocouples
The use of wireless dataloggers for Autoclave Validation
This article looks into the advantages and disadvantages of using wireless dataloggers for autoclave validation.
It also goes into some of the specifications you should look for if you are intending on using wireless dataloggers to validate porous autoclave loads. 
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The use of wireless dataloggers for Thermal Validation
Using thermocouples for thermal validation is changing, this article explains how new wireless dataloggers can help reduce validation timelines.
This article looks into calibration, response time and datalogger specification.
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Autoclave Troubleshooting
We have included some helpful PDF files for common autoclave failures. If you would like any further help with these, please get in touch and one of our consultants will be happy to help.
Superheat in Porous Load Autoclaves
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Wet Loads in Porous Load Autoclave
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Bowie Dick Test Failures
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