4 FAQs about How big should the solar constant temperature cabinet be

What is a constant climate cabinet?

With their highly efficient refrigeration system and outstanding thermal insulation, ESPEC's constant climate cabinets are ideal for use in laboratories and research facilities. They offer a wide temperature/ humidity range, and create a stable cabinet environment with a temperature gradient/ variation of 5°C.

What is a constant climate chamber?

A constant climate chamber, also known as a climate cabinet or climate chamber, is a unit used to simulate certain environmental conditions (temperature and relative humidity). Environmental simulation testing in climate chambers provides an indication of how test specimens will behave under defined climate conditions.

What causes a temperature rise inside a solar enclosure?

The temperature rise inside an enclosure above outdoor ambient is caused by internal equipment heat dissipation and solar energy absorption. Some common thermal management solutions for enclosures include air conditioners, heat exchangers, ventilation and color when evaluating solar loading.

What are the worst case assumptions when evaluating a solar enclosure?

The temperature rise is based on absorption color evaluated with worst case parameters. The dashed lines represent a fully shielded enclosure. The worst case assumptions when evaluating solar loading of an enclosure are that three sides of an enclosure are illuminated, there is no wind and the sky temperature is equal to the ambient.

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