Environmental simulation at ATESTEO
Environmental simulation: Testing possibilites on the test bench
- High temperature test
- Thermal behaviour
- Alternating temperature test
- Low temperature test
- Humidity
ATESTEO is the leading specialist in drivetrain testing for combustion engines, electric drive systems, and hybrid drive systems. With many locations right where the automotive industry develops transmissions, ATESTEO offers drivetrain testing services close to the customer. The simulation of environmental influences plays a large role during the development of automobiles. The earlier and more reliably components can be tested on the test bench for their behaviour in terms of temperature, humidity, and shock, the more powerful and durable the drivetrain will be.
Drivetrain optimisation through environmental simulation
The drivetrain of a vehicle is subject to a multitude of environmental influences throughout its service life. These influences characterise performance and service life; thus, their impact on the environment as well.
With methods of environmental simulation, ATESTEO tests the interaction between the drivetrain and its environment. The aim of environmental simulation is to discover relationships between causes and effects and to qualify parts or components for given environmental conditions.
The environmental simulation tests are concerned with the effects of the environment on:
- Performance and functional behaviour of the test object.
- Long-term behaviour and service life of the test object.
- Reaction to the environment of the test object.
Environmental simulation on the test bench for all requirements
In addition to the existing classic stationary test benches, ATESTEO now offers new, modularly designed environmental simulation test benches which are installed compactly in mobile units.
In a total of eight different configurations, with one or two load machines and an optional climate chamber, the new test benches for environmental simulation from ATESTEO can be adapted rapidly at any time to the respective testing needs of the customer. A battery simulator is added to the environmental simulation of electric and hybrid drive systems.
Modular concept for environmental simulation test bench
The new and innovative test benches for environmental simulation from ATESTEO are set up in a mobile unit according to the needs of the customer. This allows the testing chambers to be flexibly extended and connected to one another. At this time, up to eight modular test benches can be made available simultaneously for various environmental simulation scenarios or different test objects.
Set-up of the modular environmental simulation test bench
- Climate control unit for circulating air:
- Two separate liquid coolant supply circuits
- Separate climate box with two drive shaft outlets
- Indirect temperature control of the test room
- Battery simulator for hybrid drives
- Cooling oil supply and conditioning
- Possibility of external drive of test objects and components
- Automation system PDES 5
- Test chamber 1: W x L x H: 1500 x 1550 x 1000 mm
- Test chamber 2: W x L x H: 1550 x 1700 x 1100 mm with GFK (glass-fi bre) insert
Technical specifications of modular environmental simulation test bench
- Air conditioning
- Temperature range: -40–160°C
- 8 K/min on average with 200 kg test material
- Fluid conditioning
- Temperature range: -35–135°C
- Humidity conditioning
- Dew point temperature range: 5–88°C
- Humidity range: 10–95% relative humidity
- Temperature range: 10–95°C
Customer-specific solutions on the test bench for environmental simulation
Power protection for idle measurements
Electric control cabinet for control of temperature and humidity
Power measurement technology for hybrid drives. Measures power and voltage
Test bench for electric drive systems. Endurance test.
Configurations for all drive types in environmental simulation
In acht verschiedenen Prüfstandkonfigurationen können Automobilhersteller und Fahrzeugteileentwickler in der Umweltsimulation Wechselwirkungen zwischen dem Antriebsstrang und seiner Umwelt untersuchen. In our brochure on environmental simulation, you can find out which operating possibilities the mobile test benches for environmental simulation offer you.
