Thermodynamics – Which role does it play in the planning of test facilities?

In test facilities, such as a climatic chamber shown in the picture, energetic conditions change frequently. These are in particular thermodynamic variables such as temperature, volume, pressure and humidity.

In the planning these variables must be calculated precisely so that the test facility can meet the requirements. The calculation basis for this is provided by the laws of thermodynamics.

The so-called main clauses form the fundamental laws of thermodynamics:

The 1st law of thermodynamics describes the conservation of energy in thermodynamic systems. The 2nd law describes the direction of energy conversion.

The physical systems (for example climatic chambers or wind tunnels) are precisely described in our planning using the variables of thermodynamic states. During the test procedures and test cycles, heat and work are often converted into other forms of energy.

All relevant energy conversions are calculated systematically and completely during our planning and therefore the test facility is optimized in terms of energy. In this way, we automatically implement our principles of energy saving and sustainability.

Are you planning to build a new thermodynamics test facility or to modernize your current one?