Solar Simulation Chambers

Overview

T3’s Solar Simulation Test Chamber replicates the effects of sunlight, temperature, and humidity to assess product properties and shelf life. This testing is crucial, as exposure to sun, heat, cold, and humidity accelerates material aging, causing surfaces to discolor, warp, and crack. T3 provides chambers that simulate solar radiation using either metal halide lamps or high-performance plasma lamps, which offer superior consistency and longevity, adhering to global radiation standards set by CIE. The system features a filter glass for precise light filtration and optimized heat dissipation. T3’s robust design ensures uniform temperature and humidity distribution, delivering reliable and accurate test results.

Wide Range of Chambers: From 20 CFT to Drive-In systems.
Lamp Options: Choose between Plasma or Metal Halide lamps.
Precise Controls: Ensure uniformity and stress-free calibration.

Automotive Testing: Evaluating the effects of prolonged UV exposure on interior and exterior materials, coatings, and components.
Aerospace Testing: Assessing solar radiation effects on aircraft components, satellites, and aerospace materials.
Solar Panel Testing: Measuring efficiency, durability, and degradation of photovoltaic modules under simulated solar conditions.
Material Testing: Testing plastics, paints, fabrics, and composites for UV resistance and aging.
Consumer Product Testing: Ensuring the longevity and UV resistance of outdoor equipment, furniture, and packaging materials.
Agricultural and Horticultural Research: Studying plant growth and seed germination under controlled solar radiation conditions.
Battery Testing: Testing battery casings and performance under solar exposure in electric vehicles and solar-powered devices.

Standards

ASTM G155: Standard for operating xenon arc light apparatus for exposure of non-metallic materials.
IEC 61215: Standards for testing crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules.
ISO 4892-2: Artificial weathering tests using xenon arc lamps for plastics and other materials.
MIL-STD-810G, Method 505: Testing for solar radiation effects on military-grade equipment.
IEC 60904-9: Standards for solar simulators in PV device performance testing.
SAE J2412: UV exposure performance testing for automotive interior materials.
ISO 105-B06: Testing the colorfastness of textiles to artificial weathering using solar simulation.