Climate chambers

No, not always. A cold store is primarily designed to keep products cold. A climate chamber can be used for a wider range of purposes: for cooling, heating, frost protection or storage at a constant temperature. Depending on the application, a climate chamber can therefore be designed as a cold store, a heated chamber or a combined temperature-controlled storage area.

Yes, a climate chamber can be heated. This can be achieved, for example, using electric heating, steam, thermal oil, a central heating system or a heat pump. Which heating solution is most suitable depends on the desired temperature, the size of the room, energy consumption and the materials being stored.

You need an environmental chamber when substances or products only remain safe or of good quality within a certain temperature range, or if a specific temperature is required for the processing of those substances. This can involve products that must not freeze, need to be kept refrigerated, or must be stored at a constant temperature. Temperature control can also be important for safety and product quality when dealing with hazardous substances.

KOK Milieuopslagsystemen designs climate chambers for a wide range of temperatures, from freezing and cooling applications to heat chambers. The correct execution depends on the desired storage temperature, the outside temperature, the insulation, the product volume and the speed at which products need to be cooled or warmed up.

Yes, a climatic chamber can be fitted with a refrigeration system. This is necessary when products need to be kept below a certain temperature. At lower temperatures, the required cooling capacity is determined based on the desired temperature, the volume of the room, the insulation value and the operating conditions.

Air conditioning is particularly suitable when the desired temperature is within a moderate range, for example around room temperature. An inverter air conditioner can efficiently cool and heat within a limited temperature range. When the temperature needs to remain structurally lower, a true refrigeration system is required.

A heating chamber is a climate chamber designed to heat products in a controlled manner or to keep them warm. This may be necessary to keep liquids in a workable state, to prevent crystallisation, or to bring products up to the correct process temperature. The heating method is tailored to the desired temperature and the heating time.

A cold store is a climate-controlled room in which products are stored under refrigerated conditions. This is important for substances or materials that are temperature-sensitive or whose quality deteriorates at excessively high temperatures. The refrigeration system is designed on the basis of the desired temperature, the size of the room, its intended use and the products to be stored.

Yes, a climate chamber can be designed for the storage of hazardous substances. In that case, one must look not only at temperature control, but also at fire safety, spill containment, ventilation, compartmentalisation, and any PGS 15 requirements. The design depends on the substances and quantities being stored.

Yes, when hazardous substances are stored, a environmental chamber can be designed in accordance with the requirements applicable to the situation. Factors such as fire resistance, spill containment, ventilation, distance requirements and safe installations play a role in this. KOK Milieuopslagsystemen tailors the environmental chamber to the substances, location and regulations.

An ATEX design may be necessary when there is a risk of an explosive atmosphere forming, for example due to flammable vapours. In that case, electrical components, cooling and heating installations and other equipment must be suitable for the relevant risk zone. Whether ATEX is required follows from the risk assessment and evaluation (RI&E) of the facility where the environmental test chamber is placed.

Yes, temperature control and monitoring are possible. This can be controlled locally or linked to a central system, such as a factory control system. This enables the temperature to be monitored and intervention to take place when it falls outside the set values.

Yes, climate chambers can be installed indoors. Factors to be taken into account include available space, ventilation, accessibility, power supply, heat or condensation extraction, and the safety requirements for the substances being stored. The design is tailored to the specific location.

Yes, a climate chamber can also be installed outdoors. When installing outdoors, insulation, weather conditions, the ground surface, accessibility, the power supply and safety are particularly important. The installation must be suitable for the environment in which it is to be used.

Yes, KOK Milieuopslagsystemen builds bespoke environmental chambers. The dimensions, layout, insulation, cooling or heating system, product containment, ventilation, fire resistance and any ATEX specification are tailored to the application. This creates an environmental chamber that suits the substances, working method and location.

Yes, KOK Environmental Storage Systems collaborates on climate chambers for the controlled storage of substances. This involves looking at temperature control, safety, regulations, energy consumption and practical use. This results in a solution that matches the products, the location and the daily process.