NIT Jalandhar

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Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

Environmental Chamber

Department: Department of Civil Engineering
Concerned Person:
Name Mr. SUMAN KUMAR
Technical Assistant
Department of Civil Engineering
Email ID sumank@nitj.ac.in
Mobile No. 9798681645
Location:

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY LAB

Available For:

For Internal Users only

Major Specifications:

Construction & Material

  • Inner Chamber Material: Stainless Steel (Grade 304), electropolished grid finish
  • Outer Body Material: Stainless Steel (Grade 304)
  • Insulation Material: High-density Rigid Polyurethane (PUF)
  • Insulation Thickness: Minimum 50 mm
  • Inner Sheet Thickness: Minimum 1.0 mm stainless steel
  • Outer Sheet Thickness: Minimum 1.0 mm pre-painted zinc coated / stainless steel

Chamber Design

  • Door Type: Single door with triple-pane heated glass window, argon-filled for thermal insulation
  • Door Frame: Fabricated from polished aluminium extrusion
  • Racks/Trays: Minimum 3 adjustable racks
  • Air Circulation: Forced air circulation system with inbuilt circulation fan
  • Fan Control: Automatic control system

Capacity & Dimensions

  • Chamber Capacity: Approx. 350 Litres
  • Water Tank Capacity: Minimum 5 Litres (inbuilt)
  • Control & Instrumentation
  • Controller Type: Digital microprocessor-based controller
  • Display: Digital display indicating:  Temperature and Humidity
  • Control Features: Power ON/OFF control and Automatic fan operation

Performance Requirements

  • Temperature control with uniformity within ±0.5°C to ±2°C
  • Humidity control capability across standard lab ranges
  • Stable air circulation for uniform conditioning
  • Reliable sensor system (preferably Pt100 or equivalent)

Safety & Protection 

  • Over-temperature protection
  • Low water level protection
  • Door open alarm
  • Visual and audible alarm system

Electrical Requirements

  • Power Supply: 220–240 V, 50 Hz, single phase
  • Suitable for continuous laboratory operation

 

Research Potential:

The Environmental Chamber is a laboratory-grade controlled temperature and humidity chamber designed for material testing, conditioning, and durability studies.


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