ECS-GB Thermal Abuse Test Chamber (W600*D500*H780mm, RT-200°C), EGBTATC

A Thermal Abuse Test Chamber (commonly referred to as a Hot Box or Oven Test Chamber) is an extreme-environment testing platform designed to intentionally drive batteries into a state of thermal instability. Unlike standard temperature chambers, these systems are engineered to survive "Thermal Runaway" events—including fire, venting, and explosions—to determine the safety limits and hazard boundaries of energy storage cells and packs.

A thermal abuse test often ends in a destructive event, the chamber's structural integrity is its most critical feature. (1) Reinforced Liner: The inner chamber is typically constructed from heavy-gauge SUS304 stainless steel, often reinforced with a "pressure shock load" certification (e.g., DIN EN 14460) to prevent the walls from buckling during an explosion.  (2) Pressure Relief Mechanism: A patented, rapid-acting deflagration vent or blow-out panel is located on the top. It is designed to open within milliseconds of a pressure spike to vent explosive gases safely away from the operator. (3) Explosion-Proof Door: The door is secured by heavy-duty star-screw locks or pneumatic clamps and is often tethered by explosion-proof chains to prevent it from becoming a projectile in the event of a high-severity (EUCAR Hazard Level 7) explosion.

References:

A. Kirchev, et al., Li-Ion Cell Safety Monitoring Using Mechanical Parameters: Part II. Battery Behavior during Thermal Abuse Tests, J. Electrochem. Soc., 2023, 170, 010503

C. F. Lopez, et al., Characterization of Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Abuse Behavior Using Experimental and Computational Analysis, J. Electrochem. Soc., 2015, 162, A2163