Automated Thermal Shock Systems: Programmable Cycles, ESS Testing
Automated Thermal Shock Systems: Programmable Cycles, ESS Testing
Our Automated Thermal Shock Systems are engineered to provide highly efficient and precise temperature cycling for the rigorous testing of products, particularly critical for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) components. Designed for fully programmable cycles and continuous operation, these systems allow for automated, rapid, and extreme temperature changes, uncovering hidden weaknesses and ensuring the long-term reliability and safety of your ESS batteries, modules, and other sensitive components. By delivering repeatable and precise thermal shock profiles, our chambers streamline your testing processes and accelerate product validation.
Key Features
- Fully Programmable Cycles: Advanced control software allows for intuitive programming of complex multi-step thermal shock profiles, including varying dwell times, ramp rates, and number of cycles.
- Two-Zone (or Multi-Zone) Design: Utilizes physically separated hot and cold chambers with an automated mechanical lift for swift and precise sample transfer, ensuring instantaneous thermal shocking.
- Rapid Temperature Change Rates: Capable of achieving extremely fast temperature transitions between extreme hot and cold zones, accurately simulating severe thermal stresses.
- Optimized for ESS Testing: Specifically designed to meet the demanding thermal cycling requirements for battery cells, modules, and full ESS units, addressing the unique challenges of energy storage technology.
- Precise Temperature Uniformity & Control: Advanced airflow and powerful conditioning systems ensure excellent temperature uniformity and stability within the test chamber.
- Comprehensive Data Logging & Monitoring: Integrated systems continuously record temperature profiles, transfer times, and test cycles, providing a complete audit trail for analysis and compliance.
- Robust & Durable Construction: Built with high-quality materials, often stainless steel, for long-term reliability and resistance to continuous thermal cycling.
- User-Friendly HMI: Intuitive touchscreen controls and advanced software simplify test setup, real-time monitoring, and data export.
- Enhanced Safety Protocols: Equipped with multiple interlocks, emergency stops, over-temperature protection, and specialized features for safe battery testing, including optional gas detection and fire suppression.
Applications
- ESS Component Testing: Rigorous thermal shock validation for battery cells, modules, power electronics, and thermal management components within energy storage systems.
- Automotive Batteries (EV/HEV): Accelerated thermal cycling to ensure the durability and safety of automotive battery packs.
- Renewable Energy Systems: Reliability testing of inverters, converters, and control units used in solar, wind, and grid storage applications.
- Electronics & Semiconductors: Identifying solder joint failures, material fatigue, and thermal stress issues in critical electronic assemblies.
- Aerospace & Defense: Qualification of components for extreme operational temperatures in demanding environments.
- Research & Development: Accelerating the discovery of material degradation and design limitations under thermal stress.
Benefits
- Accelerated ESS Validation: Rapidly uncovers thermal-related design flaws and potential failure points in energy storage components, significantly shortening development cycles.
- Enhanced ESS Reliability & Safety: Guarantees robust performance and identifies critical safety issues in battery systems under extreme thermal stress.
- Automated Efficiency: Programmable cycles and automated transfer minimize manual intervention, optimizing test throughput and reducing labor costs.
- Precise & Repeatable Results: Delivers accurate and consistent data essential for design optimization, quality control, and regulatory compliance (e.g., IEC, UL standards for ESS).
- Reduced Field Failures: Proactive identification of weaknesses prevents costly warranty claims and recalls in critical energy storage applications.
Specifications
| Model | TSC-49-3 | TSC-80-3 | TSC-150-3 | TSC-216-3 | TSC-512-3 | TSC-1000-3 |
| Inside dimension(W x D x H) cm | 40 x 35 x 35 | 50 x 40 x 40 | 65x 50 x 50 | 60 x 60 x 60 | 80 x 80 x 80 | 100 x 100 x 100 |
| Outside dimension(W x D x H)cm | 128x 190 x 167 | 138 x 196 x 172 | 149 x 192 x 200 | 158 x 220 x 195 | 180 x 240 x 210 | 220 x 240x 220 |
| Internal material | #304 Stainless Steel |
| External material | Powder coated #304 Stainless Steel |
| High temperature range | 60 ℃ ~ 200 ℃ |
| Low temperature range | 0 ℃ ~ -70 ℃ |
| Test temperature range | 60 ℃ ~ 180 ℃ / 0 ℃ ~ -70 ℃ |
| Temperature recovery time | 1-5min |
| Temperature stability ℃ | ±2 |
| Cylinder switching time | 10s |
| High temperature ℃ | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Heating time (min) | 20 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Low temperature | -40, -50, -65 | -40, -50, -65 | -40, -50, -65 | -40, -50, -65 | -40, -50, -65 | -40, -50, -65 |
| Cooling time (min) | 40, 50, 60 | 40, 50, 60 | 40, 50, 60 | 40, 50, 60 | 40, 50, 60 | 40, 50, 60 |
| Air circulation system | Mechanical convection system |
| Cooling system | Imported compressor, fin evaporator, gas condenser |
| Heating system | Fin heating system |
| Humidification system | Steam Generator |
| Humidification water supply | Reservoir, Sensor-controller solenoid valve, recovery-recycle system |
| Controller | Touch panel |
| Electrical power requirements | 3 phase 380V 50/60 Hz |
| Safety device | Circuit system load protection, compressor load protection, control system load protection, humidifier load protection, overtemperature load protection, fault warning light |
Ready to streamline your ESS testing with powerful automation and precision? Contact our experts today to discuss your requirements for an Automated Thermal Shock System and ensure the ultimate reliability and safety of your energy storage solutions.
