CLIMATIC CHAMBER
DOT TCEM-40+125 | 6.0 m³ – Double Back-to-Back
Large-volume climatic chamber designed for thermal and climatic testing of electric powertrain systems in Double Back-to-Back (B2B) configuration, developed for high-power automotive applications and dynamic bench testing.
The 6.0 m³ configuration allows simultaneous testing of coupled motor systems, ensuring stable climatic control even under high thermal dissipation loads.
Structural Architecture
AISI 304 stainless steel structure
Dual welded half-shell configuration for full access to the test volume
High-thickness thermal insulation
Reinforced floor designed for heavy loads
Dedicated technical compartment
Prepared for direct integration with dynamometer benches
Structure engineered for dynamic loads and seismic mass anchoring
The Double Back-to-Back configuration enables simultaneous testing of coupled systems, replicating real operating conditions.
Thermal Performance
Temperature range: −40 °C to +125 °C
Temperature variation rate up to 4 °C/min
Thermal stability over time up to ±0.5 °C
Designed to manage high dissipation loads typical of high-power electric powertrain systems
The system ensures repeatable thermal cycles even under continuous load conditions.
Climatic Performance
Relative humidity control up to 95 % RH
Climatic operating field: +10 °C to +95 °C
Accurate temperature and humidity regulation
Dew point management according to project climatogram
Refrigeration System
Direct expansion refrigeration circuit
High-efficiency industrial compressors
Water-cooled condenser configuration
System dimensioned for continuous operation under high dissipation conditions
Control System
DOT PLC platform with proprietary CliMaLogic® software:
Multi-step programmable thermal and climatic cycles
Real-time parameter monitoring
Integrated data logging
Ethernet / TCP-IP connectivity
Compatibility with supervision and dynamometer systems
Safety and Compliance
Safety interlock systems
Heating and refrigeration protection devices
Continuous monitoring of critical parameters
Designed in compliance with applicable European directives
Applications
Electric powertrain validation in B2B configuration
Dynamic testing of coupled motor systems
Functional and endurance testing of high-power assemblies
Advanced automotive development programs
R&D activities on electric propulsion systems
Custom Configurations
The TCEM platform can be configured according to:
Required internal volume
Operating temperature and humidity ranges
Thermal dissipation levels
Single or Double Back-to-Back configuration
Integration with dynamometer benches
Applicable test standards