The testing facility of the TWK GmbH conducts
tests and performance analysis. Various test
benches allow individual measurements of
components inside the refrigeration cycle with
compression cooling units. It is possible to
analyse air and liquid exposed heat exchangers,
compressors, line components such as
expansion valves, liquid separators, dryers and
hose lines. This can include not only
performance analysis but also evaluation of
component specific properties. For example
pressure loss, temperature profiles, condensate
drainage, condensate carriage and oil transport.
Additionally it is possible to analyse complete
systems, especially for cars, busses and railway
vehicles regarding their performance. Also
investigating the operating behaviour with open
or electrical powered compressors is in the
range of possibilities. While checking on the
cooling and heating mode, environmental
temperatures can range from -20 up to 60 °C.
Missing components for operating the
prototypes such as power transmissions,
frequency converter or additional loads, for
example heat loss of batteries or fuel cells, can
be provided by us.
On an area of about 700 m² you will find not
only standard test benches but also custom test
rigs if necessary. For these cases we have
component assemblies on hold, like power
units, calorimeters, sub cooler, superheater and
condensing units which can be combined as
needed.