Table 4 Comparison of the measured γ meas and the calculated γ calc thermal constant for the six transport boxes and various relative heat capacities, measured in the heating (30 °C) and/or cooling (−10 °C) chamber
From: How to transport veterinary drugs in insulated boxes to avoid thermal damage by heating or freezing
Box | Filling degree F [%] | Thermal constant γ [h−1] | |
|---|---|---|---|
Measured γ meas | Calculated γ calc | ||
A | 7.2 | 0.0256 | 0.0340 |
7.2 | 0.0319 | 0.0370 | |
B | 3.9 | 0.2570 | 0.3090 |
9.8 | 0.1448 | 0.1200 | |
13.6 | 0.1080 | 0.0870 | |
13.6 | 0.0950 | 0.0870 | |
C | 4.6 | 0.1700 | 0.1500 |
9.9 | 0.1000 | 0.0710 | |
D | 4.7 | 0.1250 | 0.1440 |
10.3 | 0.0670 | 0.0660 | |
12.1 | 0.0711 | 0.0660 | |
E | 4.5 | 0.1700 | 0.1300 |
8.2 | 0.1011 | 0.0730 | |
10.7 | 0.1080 | 0.0660 | |
F | 17.9 | 0.0702 | 0.0800 |