Climatic test chamber for large components under real conditions

Test large components under controlled atmospheric conditions to simulate offshore and onshore environments.

The facility supports engineers, working with large components exposed to demanding climates. It is used to verify performance before installation, where uncertainty related to corrosion and system behaviour can delay decisions.

Combined environmental testing

As one of the largest commercially available climate chamber in Northern Europe (900 m³), it enables several climatic testing services under temperature, humidity and sun exposure fully reflecting extreme offshore and land-based environments. Results support evaluation of performance supporting planning and interpretation.

Climate chamber testing of large components inside a controlled environment with temperature, humidity and salt spray conditions — Full-scale testing of large components in a climate chamber under controlled environmental conditions

Target group and benefits

Support engineering and development teams by enabling reliable design and deployment decisions based on validated performance.

The facility supports manufacturers and engineering teams, e.g., in the defence industry, working with systems operating under demanding conditions. Results provide insight into system performance under climatic stress and support risk assessment and design refinement, creating a clearer basis for technical decisions and reducing uncertainty in installation processes.

Plan your climate chamber test

Contact our specialists to define a test programme aligned with your operating conditions and decision needs.

Use cases

Validate performance, durability and system functionality to support design, approval and deployment decisions.

Verification and validation of large systems

Assess full-scale system behaviour under defined climatic exposure to generate documented decision-making input. Supports confirmation of performance requirements and alignment with specified operating conditions.

Low temperature and Arctic validation

Evaluate system stability and functionality under extreme low temperature conditions. Identifies temperature-related limitations and supports qualification for operation in cold and Arctic environments.

Durability assessment

Assess material and system response to combined environmental exposure. Supports evaluation of degradation mechanisms and material performance under realistic climatic conditions.

Functional validation of integrated systems

Evaluate system interaction and integrity under climatic stress. Supports verification of functionality in systems where performance depends on multiple interconnected components.

Facility specifications

Provide large-scale climatic capacity and controlled environmental ranges that enable reliable full-scale testing of complex components and systems.

Chamber size and structural capacity

The climate chamber measures 14 × 8 × 8 metres with a total volume of approximately 900 m³ and a floor load capacity exceeding 1000 tons. This allows installation and testing of large and heavy components in full-scale configurations, ensuring that structural dimensions and system layouts can be accommodated without compromise.

Environmental range and control

The facility operates across a wide temperature range from -60 °C to +60 °C and humidity levels from 10 % RH to 100 % RH. Sun simulation can cover an area of 7x7 m. All combined this enables controlled variation of environmental conditions across different exposure scenarios.

Stable and repeatable conditions

Cooling capacity and environmental control systems ensure stable conditions throughout test execution. This provides a consistent and repeatable basis for analysing system response across defined exposure cycles and varying climatic loads.

Facility setup

Configure environmental conditions and system layouts to match specific test requirements for large components and integrated systems.

Combined environmental configuration

Environmental parameters can be configured individually or combined in programmed sequences. This enables alignment between exposure conditions and the specific operating environments relevant to the system under investigation.

System integration and layout flexibility

Test objects can be installed in configurations that reflect their functional setup, including systems with distributed components. The surrounding test hall allows integration of elements operating inside and outside the chamber within the same setup.

Customised and accelerated programmes

Test programmes can be defined according to project-specific requirements, including targeted exposure profiles and accelerated sequences. This allows focused investigation of selected performance aspects within defined timeframes. We also offer climatic testing of electronic products.

Long-duration and cycle-based setups

The facility supports extended test durations and repeated exposure cycles. This enables structured evaluation of system behaviour across multiple operational scenarios and varying climatic conditions over time.

Standards

Climate chamber testing in accordance with various standards

The climate chamber supports testing in accordance with a wide range of relevant standards. Tests are conducted under controlled, documented climatic conditions, providing a consistent basis for evaluating performance and material behaviour against specified standards.

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