DOT TCEM-40+125 | 6.0 m³ – Double Back-to-Back

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