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Efficient Cooling, Paving the Way for the Future: Case Study of Cooling Solutions for a New Energy Vehicle Testing Center

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Project Background
As an important technology validation platform for new energy vehicles in East China, a renowned NEV testing center in Jiangsu imposes stringent requirements on testing environment temperature control. To ensure the accuracy and consistency of test data for battery performance, motor efficiency, and vehicle thermal management system, the center urgently needed a high-precision and highly stable refrigeration solution.
Customer Demands and Challenges
  • Precision temperature control requirements: The testing of new energy vehicle battery packs necessitates precise control across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +60°C.

  • Continuous and stable operation: The testing center operates continuously in 24 hours, requiring equipment with exceptional reliability.

  • Multi-condition adaptability: Supports a wide range of testing scenarios, including motor test benches, battery environmental chambers, and charging pile testing.

  • Energy saving & environmental protection: In response to the national dual-carbon policy, the equipment is required to deliver a high energy efficiency ratio and utilize eco-friendly refrigerants.

Solution

Our company has tailored 6 constant-temperature and constant-flow series chillers for this project, with the following specific configurations:


       

Device Configuration        


       
  • High-Precision Temperature Control Unit               

Temperature control accuracy: ±0.05°C

  • Cooling capacity: 40kW/unit

  • Equipped with variable-frequency compressors and electronic expansion valves to achieve stepless capacity modulation

  • Dedicated Ultra-Low Temperature Testing Unit

  • Minimum water outlet temperature: -45°C

  • The dual-stage compression design meets the requirements of extreme testing environments


       

System Features        


       
  • Intelligent group control system: 6 chillers operate in a networked cluster, automatically regulating the number of active units and power output based on real-time load demand.

  • Remote monitoring: 7-inch touch screen, LCD display, remote programmable temperature and flow control

  • High-efficiency heat exchange design: Incorporates shell-and-tube evaporators and flooded condensers, boosting heat exchange efficiency by 25%.

  • Eco-friendly refrigerant: Uses 100% R410A environmentally friendly refrigerant throughout.

Implementation Effect

Technical Performance


       
  • Compliance with precision standards: Since being put into service in June 2024, the system has consistently maintained temperature control precision within ±0.05°C for 12 consecutive months.

  • Excellent stability:
    Over 8,000 cumulative operating hours  

  • No test interruptions due to equipment failure

    Multi-scenario coverage:
    Supports battery pack cycle life testing (simulated in a high-temperature environment at 45°C)

  • Supports BMS low temperature protection testing (simulated in an environment at -40°C)

  • Supports continuous high-load heat dissipation testing for motors


       

Economic Benefits    


       
  • Significant energy saving:
    The variable-frequency system saves over 30% energy compared to the traditional fixed-frequency system

  • The intelligent group control system eliminates energy waste under partial-load conditions

  • Low maintenance cost:
    Modular design reduces maintenance time by 40%

  • The remote early warning system avoids downtime losses caused by three potential failures


       

Environmental Benefits        

Customer Feedback

“These six chillers have become a crucial piece of infrastructure in our testing center, providing reliable support for the R&D verification of new energy vehicles with excellent stability and precise temperature control. Especially during the hot summer, they maintain excellent performance even after operating at full load for several consecutive days, far exceeding our expectations.”


Project Value

This project not only addresses the critical challenge of temperature control in new energy vehicle testing, but also reduces operational costs for the customer through its high-efficiency, energy-saving design, achieving a win-win for both economic and environmental benefits. This successful collaboration once again underscores our technical strength and solution capabilities  in the field of refrigeration, while delivering robust technical support for the high-quality development of the new energy vehicle industry.


About Us

Chiler Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in “thermal control” solutions, with products widely applied in industries such as new energy vehicles, semiconductors, biomedicine, and chemical engineering. We are committed to providing customers with efficient, reliable, and energy-saving customized refrigeration systems.

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