From the Arctic to the Sahara, ABB’s MV switchgear testing goes extreme
Simulating harsh environment and pollution testing in extreme temperatures
An innovative Climatic Test Chamber in Brno, Czech Republic, will be used to test all ABB energized indoor MV switchgear panels, to ensure they keep the power on 24/7 in the harshest of operating environments.
ABB invested 700,000 euros to create the state-of-the-art test facility, which is the first of its type in Europe. The chamber will simulate harsh climatic site conditions, from lows of minus 50 °C to highs of up to 80 °C as well as pollution conditions. It will also test for 0% to 100% humidity and water condensation, all of which can cause switchgear to age faster.