Climatic cabinet
A climatic cabinet is a technical device in the form of a cabinet for storing z. B. food or material samples under defined temperature and humidity conditions. In the interior, temperature and humidity are constantly measured with the help of sensors and electronically regulated to the set target conditions (at the temperature accurate to 0.1 to 1 degree Celsius). The heating is mostly done with electric heat . If cooling is carried out using a compression refrigeration machine, the defined relative humidity is generated by active humidification systems ( evaporators ) that introduce superheated steam into the interior. For applications such as insect breeding or the cultivation of protein crystals , smooth-running and almost noiseless climatic chambers are required. Devices that are heated or cooled by means of Peltier elements are often used here.
Climate cabinets ensure optimal storage conditions with different climatic properties and are used in industry, trade and research. A cool or warm climate is created depending on the requirements. In laboratories, for example, high temperatures are required in order to supply culture media with bacteria or pathogens with an optimal climate. In pastry shops, lower temperatures are required to keep cakes fresh longer. Climate cabinets are also used for the storage of luxury goods such as wine or tobacco , but also for the storage of certain chemicals and foods.
Further areas of application in industry are the artificial aging of parts and components under the simulation of more severe natural conditions.
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- ^ IREKS Arkady Institute for Bakery Science (ed.): IREKS ABC of the bakery. 4th edition. Institute for Bakery Science, Kulmbach 1985
- ↑ Heating and cooling with Peltier , Memmert, January 21, 2010 . Retrieved July 24, 2012.