Refrigeration Test Chamber

Refrigeration Test Chamber

Refrigerator Test ChamberThe Refrigeration Test Chamber's primary purpose is to evaluate the performance of commercial and residential refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers, ice makers, and other refrigeration products. It is a temperature- and humidity-controlled environmental room that provides controlled environmental conditions.

The Test Chamber is designed to maintain a single point operating condition and is able to maintain dry bulb temperatures in the range of 40°F to 120°F and humidity conditions in the range of 30% to 95%. It has the capability of testing four refrigeration units simultaneously at a single operating condition.

Sponsors

U.S. Department of Energy Appliance and Commercial Equipment Standards Program

Contacts

Scott Young

Important Links

Energy Efficiency Standards Group: ees.lbl.gov