SuperTest capabilities and facilities

Testing designed to answer questions, not tick boxes

SuperTest provides controlled testing capability, supporting the evaluation of HVAC/R systems and temperature-sensitive equipment where environmental conditions materially influence performance.

Testing capability is organised around how systems are evaluated rather than around predefined test services or routines. This allows testing programs to be configured to suit the technical question being addressed, rather than forcing questions to fit prescribed formats.

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Test environments and facilities

SuperTest operates multiple testing chambers that are purpose-designed to allow temperature and humidity conditions to be managed deliberately, enabling assessment of system behaviour under defined operating scenarios.

These facilities support testing from component level through to full-system configurations, and can be arranged to accommodate different system layouts and operating contexts.

Testing may be conducted over short investigative periods or extended durations, including sustained operation where observation of stability, control response, or endurance behaviour is required.

Explore our test chambers

SuperTest operates multiple test chambers with variable environmental capabilities.

These are all designed to support a wide range of system types and testing applications.

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Primary environmental chamber

  • 19.8 metres long × 6 metres wide × 6 metres high
  • Large enough to accommodate large vehicles including double-decker buses
  • Secondary internal door allowing the chamber to be divided into two sections (13.3m and 6.5 m zones)
  • Entry door dimensions: 3.98 metres wide × 4.5 metres high
  • Dry bulb (DB) Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C
  • Environmental control tolerance +/- 3°C DB only
  • Integrated cool room suitable for cold chain process simulation and controlled product handling scenarios
  • Controllable in three zones with heating and cooling
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Chamber 1

  • 6 metres long × 3.5 metres wide × 2.7 metres high
  • Suitable for compressor performance and capacity testing
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Chamber 2

  • 6.5 metres long × 6 metres wide × 6 metres high
  • Suitable for compressor performance and capacity testing
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Chamber 3

  • 4.5 metres long × 3.5 metres wide × 2.7 metres high
  • Used for subsystem and component testing programs
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Low velocity parallel airflow  test chamber

  • 9 metres long × 5 metres wide × 3 metres high
  • Low-velocity, high-volume parallel airflow design
  • Air velocity range: 0.1 to 0.2 m/s
  • DB control temperature range: 16°C to 40°C +/- 1°C tolerance
  • Environmental control tolerance of +/-1°C temperature and +/-3% relative humidity
  • Humidity control range 40–80% RH
  • This chamber is specifically designed for the testing of refrigerated display cabinets and refrigerated storage cabinets and conforms to the test room requirements specified in ISO 23953-2 and ISO 22041. Testing is performed under NATA-accredited conditions.
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System types supported

Testing capability supports a broad range of HVAC/R systems and temperature-sensitive equipment supplied into both domestic and international markets.

Systems are evaluated based on operating characteristics and configuration rather than market classification, allowing consistent assessment across fixed and mobile applications.

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Measurement and instrumentation

Testing activities are supported by calibrated measurement systems selected to capture environmental conditions and system behaviour relevant to the test objective.

Measurement approaches are applied to support repeatability, comparison, and defensible interpretation.

Capability also supports controlled simulation of temperature-sensitive supply chain processes where thermal behaviour and operating practices interact.

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Thermal payload simulation

SuperTest uses scientifically formulated gel-based thermal mass simulants designed to replicate the temperature behaviour of real products. These payload simulators are calibrated annually to ensure accuracy and are stored in controlled refrigerated conditions when not in use to maintain their integrity.

Their use allows realistic product conditions to be reproduced within controlled environments, enabling controlled and repeatable testing while maintaining dependable and consistent test results.

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