Components must be able to withstand a wide range of environmental conditions. Our climate chamber allows for precise regulation of temperature and humidity, enabling simulations of harsh conditions ranging from arctic cold to tropical heat. This capability ensures that every product we test can withstand the rigors of real-world use, providing our clients with the confidence that their systems will perform optimally under any circumstances.
Integration of Different Parts of the Testbed
AVL provides the complete test solution.
Battery Destruction During the Test
The AVL safety system is developed according to the customer's needs.
No Standard Solution for Test Area Requirements
Customized adaptations of standard products are possible.
Battery Testing Is a New and Growing Application
AVL is an experienced and reliable partner for test systems.
The climate chamber operates within a specified temperature range, with temperature gradients for heating and cooling in accordance with IEC 60068-3-5 standards. The average temperature is measured in the supply air, without any thermal load, and thermal compensation values are adjusted based on the type of power used.
For walk-in chambers, the dimensions are optimized to accommodate different types of test equipment, ensuring the chamber size is suitable for a variety of testing needs. Similarly, the size of cell test chambers is carefully calibrated to provide optimal solutions for cell testbeds.
The chamber's insulation material can be selected based on the required safety level, with options including polyurethane or mineral wool. To reduce energy consumption, a domestic water connection can be used to lessen the cooling power required by the chiller, thereby decreasing overall energy usage.
When testing battery prototypes, critical thermal issues can arise. To mitigate potential damage, the chambers can be equipped with a flooding option that protects the surrounding building. Additionally, AVL offers a comprehensive safety system designed to meet Hazard Level 4 or 6 standards for testbeds.
For outdoor installations, a complete thermal testbed can be housed within a container, providing a versatile and efficient solution for thermal testing needs.
Technical Data |
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Temperature range |
–40 °C up to +90 °C |
| Standard rate of temperature change |
2 K/min or 4.5 K/min |
| Battery pack test cell volume |
16 m³ or 22 m³ |
| Battery cell test chamber size |
720 – 1.500 liter |
| Insulation material |
Polyurethane or mineral wool |
| Cooling water flow |
12 °C up to 30 °C |
| Safety version | up to Hazard Level 6 |
| Installation |
Climatic Chambers for battery pack |
AVL Gas Sampling Unit
Testing a battery cell, module or pack can damage the unit under test, resulting in various EUCAR hazard levels. When Hazard Level 4 or higher is reached, a large amount of characteristic gases are released. Quick detection of these gases can help prevent damage to the climate chamber or the entire testbed by allowing immediate fire suppression measures. The AVL Gas Sampling Unit analyzes the gas composition in the test chamber in less than ten seconds and takes action to address safety issues. → Learn more
AVL has an outstanding and long-term experience in designing testbeds for customer’s needs. Therefore, the AVL Climatic Chambers reach the highest standards in performance, safety, and customer satisfaction.”
– Peter Kerschenbauer, Global Product Manager, AVL List GmbH
The AVL Gas Sampling Unit is an outstanding safety device, which measures and analyses the gas composition while battery testing inside the test chamber.
Thermal conditions and environment of Units Under Test have strong impacts on real results in driving. For this reason, the thermal simulation must be as exact as possible – which can be achieved via deployment of high performing media conditioning systems.
AVL ThermalLab™ tests the entire VTMS, including all coolant circuits and the refrigerant cycle, under dynamic conditions using model-based testing. The UUT is the complete VTMS embedded in an emulated vehicle while the environment is fully simulated. The entire system can be tested in the lab under realistic driving and ambient conditions.
For battery (module/pack) testing, we offer complete test systems, stand-alone equipment, or even entire turnkey test labs.
For battery cell testing, we offer complete test systems, stand-alone equipment, or even entire turnkey test labs.
We offer complete test systems for the testing of modules/packs. Learn more about which hard- and software products are included in our test systems.
AVL has a wide portfolio consisting of dedicated e-motor test systems, software, tools, and processes to test and validate these modern e-drive systems in shortest time and with highest quality standards.
In addition to the individual components, we develop integrated e-axles including transmission. One example of our innovative ability is our high-performance highspeed e-axle, which currently has one of the highest power densities among e-drive systems on the market.
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What kind of cars will we be driving in the future? These and other exciting questions around the topic of "Future Mobility" were addressed by more than 1,000 participants from 25 countries at the international 44th Vienna Motor Symposium. The tenor: Future automobiles will be CO2-neutral.
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