Laboratory of Refrigeration Equipment of the Central Refrigeration Center "COCH" in Cracow Sp. z o.o. offers comprehensive testing of refrigeration equipment, air conditioning equipment, heat pumps and liquid chillers (chillers).
Our services are performed in accordance with the requirements of PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025, which ensures the highest quality and precision.
Our Accreditation
The laboratory is accreditedby the Polish Accreditation Center (No. AB 308), which confirms our competence and compliance with international standards. In addition, we are licensed to use the international mark ILAC MRA, which allows mutual recognition of test reports issued by accredited laboratories around the world.
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Services offered
With our advanced technologies and experienced team of specialists, we guarantee precise and reliable test results to help optimize and certify your products.
Research related to the ATP Agreement:
ATP testing (trailers, cars, refrigerated trailers)
Accredited testing in accordance with the ATP Agreement – issuance and renewal of ATP certificates
Testing of isothermal bodies, tank cars, ice houses
Tests in accordance with the ATP Agreement – testing of heat transfer coefficient “K”, cooling capacity, etc.
Refrigeration units for use in refrigerated transport
Tests in accordance with the ATP Agreement – tests of useful cooling capacity of the chiller, temparature measurements, etc.
Temperature distribution inside the chamber or body (GDP mapping DIN 91323)
Mapowanie temperatury przestrzeni ładunkowej pojazdów przeznaczonych do przewożenia produktów leczniczych
Isothermal containers
Isothermal containers for road, rail and sea transport of cargo, which allow transshipment between the above-mentioned different modes of transport
Badania urządzeń chłodniczych (cieplnych)
Examination of military equipment and vehicles
Accredited testing of military machinery, equipment and vehicles under extreme climatic conditions (-35°C to +70°C, humidity up to 98% RH).
Heat pump study
Testing of heat pumps according to PN-EN 14511, PN-EN 16147, PN-EN 15879-1, PN-EN 378, PN-EN 14825, testing according to KEYMARK program for heat pumps
Survey of refrigerated furniture
Testing of refrigerated furniture (according to EN 23953-2), determining the refrigeration (cooling) capacity of the system, temperature test, etc.
Fan testing
For fans with a capacity range of 0÷5000 m3/h, the determination of fan operating characteristics, etc.
Testing of air dehumidifiers
Condensation efficiency tests, energy consumption tests, determination of characteristics of air dryers, etc.
Testing of compressors and condensing units
Tests according to EN 13771 for compressors with stroke capacities from 5 to 30 m3/h
Testing of liquid chillers
Badania zgodnie z normą PN-EN 14511
Low-temperature equipment and installations
Testing in accordance with EN 378
Other studies on offer
Acoustic testing and vibration of machinery and equipment
Air conditioners, liquid chillers, heat pumps, industrial process chillers and dryers with electrically driven compressors
Thermal imaging studies
Thermal imaging surveys – inspection of electrical and refrigeration systems and energy efficiency testing
Electrical safety tests (B mark)
Full range of tests necessary to obtain the B mark
Tests for assessing the conformity of products with the directives (LVD, PED)
LVD 2014/35/EU safety testing. Testing in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive PED 2014/68/EU
Refrigerant analysis service
Analysis of the composition and quality of the refrigerant in the unit and commercially available mixtures, etc.
Leak analysis service
Zleć badanie nieszczelności urządzenia pod względem wycieku czynnika chłodniczego
Tightness and durability of refrigeration and heat pump systems
We determine the strength of refrigeration systems and equipment
Optimizing the performance of refrigeration equipment
We help identify optimization measures based on measurements and experience
Metrological measurements and checking of measuring instruments
Checking and calibrating thermometers, pressure gauges, pressure and power transmitters, thermographs
Usługi dodatkowe
Expert opinions on the operation of refrigeration equipment
We determine the strength of refrigeration systems and equipment
Tests in a climate chamber
Ability to order tests in a climate chamber under conditions: -20 °C to +50 °C, humidity from 10% to 98% (chamber dimensions 26 x 6 x 4 m);
