1. Pharmaceutical
INDUSTRIAL
Property Damage Temporary Property Performance
Restoration Humidity Control Services
ApplicAtiOn
Overview Temporary humidity control is necessary
during periods of the year when air moisture
Munters Temporary Humidity Control Services provides content is at its highest. The most effective
way to protect raw materials and products
a solution for manufacturers of pharmaceutical products
during production, storage and transport is
within the health care market. Pharmaceutical products to control the surrounding environment.
such as powders, tablets and capsules often lose The Munters dry air system is the simplest,
most cost effective way of achieving and
quality and shelf life when they come into contact with
controlling humidity conditions during production.
moisture in the air. Moist air also contains bacteria
which can increase the potential of contamination in Many pharmaceutical products need to be
produced and packed in an environment
production and storage. In a dry environment, bacterial which demands extremely low moisture
growth is inhibited. content. The temporary dehumidification
systems can create a climate that reduces
When hygroscopic ingredients and powders absorb moisture levels to a point where products
moisture they become sticky and build up inside the can be manufactured without any loss of
quality, while providing consistent dry air
conveying lines. This slows the packaging process, at the specified dew-point.
creates sanitation concerns and eventually causes
Munters can provide custom-designed
costly downtime.
dehumidification solutions for all areas
of production including silos, production
facilities, packaging, storage and transport.
The temporary climate control equipment
comprises desiccant dehumidifiers, cooling
and heating equipment, which has been
designed to help meet the specifications
and needs of the contractors, owners
and engineers.
controlling the pharmaceutical process.
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2. Pharmaceutical
INDUSTRIAL
prOcedure
In order to ensure that the equipment is
tailored specifically to each environment,
the following information is required:
• Size of the room
• Ventilation rate
• Moisture load from product
• Heat load from equipment
• Room material
• Infiltration rate.
Only when this information is compiled Many pharmaceutical products need to be pharmaceutical production area.
and analysed can the suitable equipment produced and packed in an environment,
which demands extremely low moisture content.
be selected. Munters personnel then
engineer the equipment for specific
applications to meet the desired results BeneFits
specifications and avoid contamination.
The use of a dehumidification system is The Munters dry air system is the
Munters technicians’ service and check
a simple and effective way to combat simplest, most precise way of
the equipment, ducting and ancillary
humidity problems in a pharmaceutical achieving and controlling the humidity
items prior to delivery. It is vital that
facility. The result is higher productivity, conditions required, including:
the dehumidifier is sanitised and the
reduced production costs, less down time
ducting is new to eliminate the threat • Considerable energy cost savings,
and higher product quality.
of contamination. The equipment is then incorporating environmentally-
placed in a designated area, positioned friendly technology
close to a power supply and set up to • Improved hygiene conditions
maximise the safe operation of the unit.
• Increased product quality and
Munters state-of-the-art desiccant shelf life
dehumidification systems are utilised to • Consistent production, all year
deep dry the ambient air in the facility around with the elimination of
which ensures that moisture sensitive delays due to high moisture levels
products being manufactured are
• Improved production increases
processed in the optimum environment.
of 15-20%
Munters provides a turnkey solution
with well engineered equipment, offering • Shorter drying times for
an around the clock service that is coated products
unmatched in the industry.
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing
Practice (GMP) regulations
• Allows the client to work around
the clock
• A rental program that allows the
customer to only use the equipment
in production. when it is actually required.
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