Heat pump laboratory
Heat Pump Laboratory
- Measurements for EHPA quality label, NF PAC certification, MCS certification, EU EcoLabel
- Classification according to the Energy Labelling Directive (811/2013)
- Efficiency measurements according to the EcoDesign Directive (813/2013)
- EMC and acoustic measurements
Accredited performance and functional tests for the following heat pump technologies
- Air/water heat pumps (up to 75 kW)
- Brine/water and water/water heat pumps (up to 100 kW)
- Direct expansion/water heat pumps (up to 35 kW)
Independent accredited testing
- EN 14511
- EN 15879
- EN 14825
- EN 12102
Contact: Christian Köfinger
Laboratory for thermophysical properties and thermal analysis
The aim of our certified testing laboratory (EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005) is to support customers and project partners regarding analyzing and interpretation of thermal material properties or thermal processes.
Our thermophysical and thermal analysis methods enable to measure different solids, liquids and evolved gases as function of temperature, time and pressure conditions.
Moreover kinetic analysis and temperature field calculations based on experimental material data can be conducted.
Heat pumps and thermal stores for industrial processes
Services and expertise
- Investigation and assessment of novel refrigerants (up to ASHRAE classes A1-A3, B1-B2) for high-temperature heat pump applications
- Investigation and assessment of novel storage materials (PCM, thermochemical) for use in industrial processes
- Development and assessment of innovative heat exchanger concepts for thermal stores and heat pumps
- Characterisation and development of innovative thermal stores
Infrastructure
- Heat sources and sinks:
- Thermal oil: max. 350°C, 50kW.
- Pressurised water: max. 23 bar, 220°C, 15kW.
Services for industrial applications
- Experimental validation in the laboratory
- Characterisations in the temperature range from -20°C to 220°C
Contact: Thomas Fleckl
Thermal stores and water heaters
Measurement and classification of thermal stores / water heaters
- Determination of heat loss rate and heat loss analysis using thermography and heat flow plates.
- Efficiency measurements on water heaters for different tapping cycles.
- Classification according to the Energy Labelling Directive (811/2013 and 812/2013).
- Efficiency measurements according to the EcoDesign Directive (813/2013 and 814/2013)
Independent accredited testing
- EN 12897
- EN 12977
- EN 15332
- EN 16147
- EN 60379
Contact: Thomas Fleckl