Low Altitude Simulation Cold Start Chamber

Introduction:

The Low-Temperature Altitude Simulation Cold Start Chamber is a specialized experimental facility designed to test and evaluate the starting performance, operational stability, and durability of vehicles and their components under extreme low-temperature and high-altitude conditions. This type of test chamber can accurately simulate temperature and atmospheric pressure conditions in various geographical environments, ensuring that vehicles perform excellently when facing harsh real-world conditions.

Core Functions

1. Low-Temperature Simulation:

• Capable of simulating environmental conditions from room temperature to extremely low temperatures (typically as low as -40°C or lower) to test the starting capability and operational efficiency of engines, batteries, and other critical systems in cold conditions.

2. Altitude Simulation:

• By adjusting the internal air pressure, it simulates changes in air density at different altitudes, with the ability to simulate conditions at altitudes exceeding 4,000 meters. This is particularly important for testing the adaptability of turbochargers, intake systems, and fuel injection systems.

3. Cold Start Testing:

• Primarily used to verify whether an engine can start smoothly under extremely cold conditions and to evaluate key metrics such as starting time, fuel consumption, and emissions.

• Can conduct low-temperature adaptability tests for electric vehicle battery management systems (BMS), motor cooling systems, etc.

4. Comprehensive Environmental Simulation:

• In addition to temperature and pressure, some advanced cold start chambers can also simulate factors such as humidity and wind speed, providing a more realistic testing environment.

• Some equipment also features light simulation capabilities, which can be used to study the performance of solar charging systems or in-vehicle electronic devices.

Test Items: Vehicle Temperature and Humidity Test, Vehicle Low-Pressure Test

Test Service Introduction:

1) External Dimensions: 13.45m × 6.95m × 7m;

2) Internal Net Dimensions: 13.15m × 6.65m × 6.7m;

3) Vehicle Entrance/Exit Door Width: 4.2m × 4.2m, manually operated double doors;

4) Indoor Temperature Range: -40°C, ±1°C;

5) Humidity Range: No condensation;

6) Cooling Time: 34°C to -40°C ≤ 240 minutes;

7) Heating Time: -40°C to 34°C ≤ 60 minutes;

8) Anti-Condensation Heating: 0.2K/min;

9) Pressure Control: 0–4,000m (0.6–1 atmosphere), ±0.5KPa;

10) Indoor Air Circulation Volume: Variable frequency, 0–50Pa inside the chamber.