The Xenon Gas Weathering Test Chamber is a crucial tool in the construction industry, designed to simulate real-world environmental conditions to test the durability and longevity of building material ...
The Xenon Gas Weathering Test Chamber is a crucial tool in the construction industry, designed to simulate real-world environmental conditions to test the durability and longevity of building materials. By exposing materials to controlled levels of sunlight, heat, and moisture, this equipment helps manufacturers and researchers predict how materials will perform over time, ensuring the safety and sustainability of construction projects.
The Xenon Gas Weathering Test Chamber is extensively used in various industries, including construction, automotive, and aerospace, to evaluate the durability and longevity of materials exposed to environmental stressors. Its ability to simulate real-world conditions makes it an essential tool for manufacturers and researchers aiming to enhance product quality, reliability, and sustainability.
By leveraging these advanced features and benefits, the Xenon Gas Weathering Test Chamber provides a comprehensive and reliable method for evaluating the long-term performance of building materials under accelerated weathering conditions. This ensures that construction materials maintain their quality and performance throughout their lifespan, meeting the highest standards of durability and reliability.
1. Accurate Environmental Simulation: Mimics real-world conditions by precisely controlling light intensity, temperature, and humidity, providing reliable and reproducible test results.
2. Realistic Sunlight Replication: Utilizes a xenon arc lamp to produce a spectrum closely matching natural sunlight, including critical UV wavelengths, for authentic degradation testing.
3. Fast-Track Testing: Speeds up the evaluation of long-term material performance, allowing manufacturers to quickly identify and address durability issues, improving product quality and reducing development time.
4. Broad Material Compatibility: Suitable for testing a wide array of construction materials, from concrete and asphalt to metals and polymers, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of various building components.
5. Durable and Low-Maintenance: Constructed with high-quality components for long-term reliability and minimal maintenance, ensuring consistent performance under demanding testing conditions.
6. Easy to Use: Features an intuitive interface and advanced software for straightforward setup, real-time monitoring, and detailed data analysis, enhancing user experience and efficiency.
7. Automated and Customizable: Offers programmable cycles for unattended operation and flexible programming options to tailor exposure cycles to specific testing needs, reducing manual intervention and improving testing efficiency.
Item | Specification |
Internal Dimension (W*D*H) | 800*800*800mm |
External Dimension (W*D*H) | 1450*1500*2000mm |
Inner chamber material | SUS 304 # Stainless Steel, Anti-rust, easy to clean |
Outer chamber material | Stainless steel |
Chamber Temperature | 40±3℃ |
Temperature Uniformity | ≤3℃ |
Blank panel temperature | 65±3℃ |
Humidity Range | 55%-90% |
Irradiated intensity | 0.35±0.02w/m²at 340nm (within±10%) |
Xenon lamp power | 6.KW water-cooled xenon lamp x 1pc |
Control system | Siemens PLC controller, auto display irradiance |
Distance from specimen to arc center | 250~300mm, Effective exposure area 6400cm2 |
Filter | Borosilicate filter inside and outside |
Water pressure at nozzle | 1 - 1.5 bar |
Sample rack | Stainless steel rotary sample rack, 3-7rpm |
Door seal | Silicone rubber seal |
Temperature sensor | PT100 high precision temperature sensor |
Air circulation system | Stainless steel centrifugal rotor vane to improve the uniformity of temperature and humidity |
Cooling ventilator | Automatic controlled by temperature controller, and inner chamber cooled by refrigerating system |
Cooling ventilator | France Tecumseh compressor |
Power | AC380V, 50Hz, three phase |
Safety Protection | Over heat protection for fan, Over load protection for cooling system, Over pressure protection for cooling system, Over temperature protection, Over heat and over flow protection for water pump, Leakage protection, Water shortage protection, Auto stop after failure warning |
Working Principle
The Xenon Gas Weathering Test Chamber operates by utilizing a high-intensity xenon arc lamp to replicate natural sunlight, particularly in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum. This light source is filtered to match the solar spectrum, providing a realistic simulation of outdoor conditions. The chamber maintains controlled environmental parameters, such as temperature and humidity, to accelerate the weathering process. The combination of UV radiation, heat, and moisture creates a comprehensive aging environment that mimics real-world conditions, enabling accurate and reliable test results.
Testing Process
1. Sample Preparation: Prepare building material samples according to the specified standards, ensuring uniform size and thickness. Mount the samples on holding frames to maintain consistent exposure. Proper sample preparation is crucial for accurate and reliable test results.
2. Chamber Setup: Place the samples in the test chamber and set the desired exposure conditions, including light intensity, temperature, and humidity. Program the exposure cycle, which may include periods of light exposure, darkness, and controlled humidity to simulate day-night cycles.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation: Periodically monitor the samples for signs of degradation, such as discoloration, mechanical failure, or loss of structural integrity. Evaluate the results according to the testing standards, documenting any changes in appearance, performance, or material properties. Real-time monitoring and evaluation ensure that any degradation is promptly identified and addressed.
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