Specialist Scientific Facilities - Thermal Chamber

This facility is used to test equipment at different ambient conditions, aid in product design, assess physiological strain resulting from wearing PPE as well as investigating the effects of the thermal environment on people at work or undertaking recreational activity.

A unique feature of this chamber is the ability to introduce SF₆ gas whilst the chamber is at temperature. This is particularly useful when determining the fit of respiratory protective equipment or when conducting inward leakage tests.

HSL uses the latest scientific equipment to monitor the thermal environment and to monitor physiological stress on people. These measurements can be made either in our thermal chamber or in the workplace.

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Features
• SF₆ gas facility;
• Controlled temperatures between -40° and + 70°C;
• 0% to 100% non-condensing relative humidity control;
• Chamber dimensions 3.2m x 3.6m with a 3m ceiling.

Applications
• Product testing and evaluation;
• Assessment of psychological and physiological strain resulting from heat or cold stress;
• Clothing ensemble testing;
• Thermal comfort studies.

Further Details
Contact our Business Development Unit by telephone (+44) 01298 218218, fax (+44) 01298 218822 or email hslinfo@hsl.gov.uk.

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