CETEMET Technological Center has set up a new climate testing station in PLAZA logistics platform, Zaragoza. The new infrastructure, unique in Spain is aimed at developing tests for vehicles, trucks or trains that transport perishable goods (food or sanitary material, for example).
The testing station, which stands out for its size, is capable of carrying out tests and analysis in extreme thermal conditions, from 20 degrees below zero to 50 degrees, thanks to its outstanding air conditioning systems.
It provides a unique and exceptional new service to the Platform’s offer, which responds to the demand of the railway and transport sectors. It has ENAC accreditation and is approved by the Spanish Ministry of Industry as an official ATP Testing Station.
Characteristics of the test station
Dimensions: 30x5x5.5 m (LxWxH)
Temperature range: -20º to 50º
Temperature ramps of 3º C / hour
Thermal homogeneity of the laboratory below 2ºC
Generation and control of relative humidity 20% to 70%
Air velocity in test environment 1-3 m / s
Functional tests: projection of snow and generation of ice sheets
Installed track widths: 1000mm, 1435mm and 1668mm
Vehicle entrance with winch
63A / 400v three-phase installed sockets
Temperature / humidity / time programmed cycles
For more detail please visit the CETEMET homepage.
