ATP testing and research for conditioned transport equipment
The benefits
In short- ATP tests for single- and multi-compartment equipment
- Measurement of insulation value and refrigeration capacity
- Pull-down tests for equipment already in service
- Supplementary research into transport climate and energy use
- Testing in conditioned chambers or monitoring during actual shipments
Test conditioned transport equipment for ATP certification and improve temperature control, energy performance and product conditions during transport.
About ATP testing and transport research
Conditioned transport equipment must maintain the required climate for perishable foods, medicines, flowers and other sensitive products. Wageningen University & Research tests how well this equipment insulates and cools under controlled conditions.
Available ATP tests include K-value tests for insulation, refrigeration-capacity tests for single- and multi-compartment equipment, and pull-down tests that measure how quickly the load compartment reaches the required temperature.
The resulting test report can be used to apply for an ATP certificate from a qualified institution in the EU. If your question goes beyond certification, we can also investigate temperature uniformity, energy consumption, controlled-atmosphere performance, humidity control and defrosting. Tests can be conducted in our conditioned test chambers or through monitoring during actual transport by road, rail, sea or air, including last-mile delivery. The research helps identify practical improvements to transport conditions and energy performance.
Accredition by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA), registration number L679
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