Laboratory service

    Testing of thermal equipment and systems

    Ensayos de equipos y sistemas térmicos

    This service covers the development, testing, assessment and optimisation of existing and emerging thermal equipment-systems.

    It encompasses the use of heat for electricity generation, residual heat recovery, storage of thermal energy and smart energy management.

    Thermal Systems

    We develop, test, assess and optimise thermal systems:

    • Chillers
    • Heat pumps (water-water, air-water, air-air)
    • Air conditioning
    • Air handling units
    • Absorption heat transformers/chillers
    • Dehumidifiers and desiccant systems
    • ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle)
    • Fluids (absorbents, synthetic and natural low GWP coolants) and components (compressors, pumps, control valves)

    Passive equipment

    We design, develop and test passive equipment:

    • Heat exchangers
    • Heat recovery units
    • Heat storage systems
    • Economisers

    EFFICIENCY

    We analyse the efficiency of combined technologies, hybrid systems and smart control systems:

    • Heat Pumps
    • ORC
    • Heat storage.
    • Solar thermal energy
    • Biomass boilers
    • AHU
    • Heat recovery
    • Photovoltaic
    • Chillers
    • Smart control
    • Absorption systems

    Tests

    We carry out the following tests at our facilities:

    • Energy efficiency performance of thermal equipment and systems
    • Dynamic tests emulating specific thermal loads for different applications
    • Durability and failure test
    • Tests using different coolants
    • On-site testing of thermal performance of equipment and facilities and advanced commissioning.
    • Thermal simulation and experimental validation

    Aimed at:

    • Manufacturers of thermal equipment and systems
    • Installation engineering