The new Trane European Research and Development Laboratory in Epinal,
France, is resourced to validate the performance of the entire Trane
portfolio, including large capacity chillers, air-to-water heat pumps
and multi-pipe units. Temperature extremes from -25°C to +55°C can be
simulated, regardless of outdoor ambient conditions.
The Trane testing facility has been designed to function as a
validation center for new product development. It is capable of
simulating the widest range of operating conditions encountered by
HVAC equipment.
Before the equipment leaves the factory, its performance is
validated under the conditions at which it should operate once
installed. Trane customers can actually observe their newly acquired
equipment under test for their specific application and ambient conditions.
The Trane European Research and Development facility fully complies
with industry standards meaning that procedures, measurements and
conditions are respected to provide our customers with trustable and
certified performance. The most commonly used standards include:
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EN 14511: Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat
pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and
cooling - Test method
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EN 14825: Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat
pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and
cooling - Part load and seasonal performances determination
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ISO 3744: Acoustic - Sound pressure method
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ISO 9614: Acoustic - Sound intensity method
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ISO 13253: Air to air, air conditioner and heat pumps -
Performance testing
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EN 1886: Air Handling Units - Mechanical performances
This testing facility enables the optional Eurovent certification
of air-cooled chillers above 600 kW.
In addition, to ensure our testing meets or exceeds accuracy
requirements, testing equipment is verified by the Trane metrology lab
with traceability to National Standards (Cofrac).