Large Climatic Chamber
This chamber is unique due to its exceptionally long test section, which accommodates vehicles as large as an articulated buses. It also contains a Mustang 1,000 horse-power chassis dynamometer and a solar array to simulate the sun. You also have the option of connecting to the small climate chamber through an inter-chamber door, which permits the insertion of a test bench to effect a 'three-chamber' mode that includes:
- climatic wind tunnel
- large climate chamber
- small climate chamber
Sectors:
A vast number of sectors can utilize ACE’s climatic chambers. Any product, component or idea that needs climatic validation or testing will find significant value in this chamber.
Testing examples:
- cold or hot starts for vehicles
- engine tuning (on Mustang dynamometer)
- heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) testing
- physiological/cognitive human trial tests
- product validation in extreme temperatures or solar conditions
Key features
- Exceptionally long test section to permit articulated buses.
- Temperature from -40oC to +60oC and relative humidity from five per cent to 95 per cent.
- Chassis dynamometer.
- Solar simulation system up to 1,200 W/m2 intensity.
- Inter-chamber door to small climate chamber, which permits the insertion of a test bench to effect a ‘three-chamber’ mode.
- Complete suite of ancillary systems for customer vehicle operation, including hydrogen and electric vehicle compatibility.
Test section features
Overall dimensions |
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Vehicle entry clearance |
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Inter-chamber door clearance |
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Primary exhaust extraction system |
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Secondary vehicle exhaust extraction system |
Garage-type open pipe (two pipes). |
In-chamber power |
Outlets for plug-in vehicles. |
Thermal performance specifications
Other performance:
- Maximum cooling rate: +60oC to -40oC in six hours.
- Temperature uniformity: σ = 0.33°C (tested at 20°C).
Chassis dynamometer specifications
Manufacturer and model |
Mustang Engineering Co (MD-AWD-500-SE) |
Vehicle types |
Passenger car, light duty trucks |
Axle configurations |
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Roll width |
940 mm (seven identical per side: five front, two rear) |
Clear space between rolls |
610 mm (identical front and rear) |
Wheelbase range |
2,134 to 3,556 mm |
Mechanical Inertia |
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Total inertial simulation range |
907 to 5,448 kg |
Maximum axle load |
2,727 kg |
Maximum vehicle weight |
5,448 kg |
Maximum speed |
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Motor type |
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Nominal maxim power |
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Continuous tractive force rating |
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Features |
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Solar simulation system specifications
Manufacturer |
KHS Steuernagel |
Target size |
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Intensity range |
600 to 1,200 kW/m2 |
Spectrum |
ASTM Std E-892 |
Intensity quality |
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Lamps |
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