Heat exchanger ageing tests

Ageing tests under static pressure

Technical parameters

  • Pressure of the working fluid in the system: 0-3 bar
  • Fluid in the system: OEM coolant
  • Fluid temperature: up to 120°C
  • Temperature in the chamber: up to 90°C
  • Number of test objects: up to 8
 

Sample test types carried out on systems

  • Aging test in accordance with Volvo 09186804, VW TL 874

Tank high flow thermal ageing test bench

Technical parameters

  • Medium: various types of coolant
  • Temperature: up to 150°C
  • Total flow rate: up to 30 000 l/h
  • Pressure: up to 2,5 bar
 

Chamber for temperature testing

Ageing tests (under constant and cyclic temperature conditions)
 

Technical parameters

  • Internal dimensions: 1340 x 900 x 900 mm
  • Chamber interior temperature: up to 140°C
  • Pressure within the test objects: up to 5 bar
  • Number of test objects: up to 4

Chamber for climatic testing

 
Ageing tests (under constant and cyclic temperature and humidity conditions)
Thermal shock tests (using 2 chambers)
 

Technical parameters

  • Internal dimensions: 1 650 x 1 050 x 950 mm
  • Chamber interior temperature: -40 to +180°C
  • Humidity: up to 98% RH
  • Pressure within the test object: up to 5 bar
  • Number of test objects: up to 4