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Environmental Test Chambers by Air Dynamics Industrial Systems

Environmental Test Chambers

Air Dynamics Industrial Systems specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing advanced environmental test chambers, including the Desert Wind™ Blowing Sand and Blowing Dust Environmental Simulator. Our systems are engineered to simulate the harsh desert environments encountered in military, aerospace, and commercial applications, providing precise and repeatable testing for the durability of equipment and devices in desert conditions.

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Sand and Dust Test Chambers

Desert Wind™ MIL-STD 810H Blowing Sand and Dust Enivornmental Test Chambers

Desert Wind™ MIL-STD 810H Blowing Sand and Dust Environmental Test Chambers

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Desert Wind™ jet engine abrasion testing systems simulate up to 20 years of operational conditions in a controlled environment.

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Desert Wind™ – Compact Blowing Sand and Dust Environmental Test Chamber

Air Dynamics’ Desert Wind™ Blowing Dust and Sand System is a fully automated, PLC-controlled testing solution engineered to simulate harsh desert environments with precision and repeatability.

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Key Features and Benefits

The Desert Wind™ Blowing Sand and Dust System is built to meet and exceed industry standards such as MIL-STD-810H, DO-160G, MIL-STD-202, and AECTP 300. It provides unparalleled testing capabilities for simulating blowing sand or dust conditions at controlled concentrations, velocities, and environmental parameters. The system allows real-time monitoring and adjustment of test parameters, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.

  • Real-Time Control & Monitoring: All test parameters (wind speed, temperature, humidity, and dust concentration) are automated and controlled in real-time, offering high precision.
  • Exceeds MIL-STD-810H: Achieves a standard deviation of 0.3% at 1-second intervals, with an average variable of 0.09 g/m³ over a six-hour dust test, far surpassing the specification requirements for desert testing.
  • Customizable Designs: Systems can be tailored to meet specific requirements for sand or dust testing at various concentrations and velocities. Optional configurations allow for larger test chamber sizes and enhanced performance.
  • Automated Maintenance: The Desert Wind™ system includes a self-cleaning process for test media and built-in industrial vacuum systems to manage dust disposal efficiently.
  • Remote Operation: The system features remote console operation with dual 27" control room monitors, a PLC, and a keyboard/mouse for ease of use and system monitoring.

System Capabilities

Real-Time Data Logging: Test data can be recorded and exported as CSV files at a frequency of 1 Hz, ensuring accurate and comprehensive data for analysis.

Test Parameters:

  • Concentration Range: 0.5 - 12 g/m³
  • Velocity Range: 1.5 m/s - 29 m/s
  • Humidity Control: <30%
  • Temperature Control: 21°C - 83°C
  • Max Test Item Size: 12" x 12" x 12", 24" x 24" x 24", or custom sizes
  • Compliance: Meets or exceeds MIL-STD-810H Method 510.5, DO-160G, and MIL-STD-202 for blowing sand and dust testing, ensuring that your equipment and components are tested to the highest standards for desert environments.

Safety & Efficiency Features

  • ACGIH Ventilation System: Protects operators from dust exposure during testing.
  • Automated Dust Removal: Built-in mechanisms for dust collection and disposal ensure clean operation throughout tests.
  • Maintenance Tracking: Keep track of maintenance schedules to optimize system uptime and performance.
  • Remote Troubleshooting: Allows for quick diagnosis and repair, minimizing downtime.

Applications

The Desert Wind™ Blowing Sand and Blowing Dust Environmental Simulator is ideal for testing and certification in military, aerospace, and commercial industries where durability in harsh desert conditions is critical.

This system is used extensively for:

  • Military Testing: Simulating real-world desert conditions for military equipment and vehicles.
  • Aerospace Testing: Ensuring aerospace components can withstand blowing sand and dust conditions during flight and ground operations.
  • Commercial Manufacturers: Certifying products against desert-related environmental factors.

Why Choose Desert Wind™ Environmental Test Chambers?

  • Repeatability: Consistent, repeatable test results for accurate predictive failure testing.
  • Precision: Real-time control and monitoring of test parameters ensure reliability and accuracy.
  • Custom Solutions: Flexible design options to accommodate specific customer requirements and unique testing conditions.
  • Patent-Pending Technology: Our Desert Wind™ system is backed by U.S. Patents No. 8,733,186 B2 and No. 9,677,991 for its innovative design and functionality.

Contact Air Dynamics Industrial Systems today to learn more about how the Desert Wind™ Blowing Sand and Dust Environmental Simulator can help you meet and exceed desert testing requirements for MIL-STD-810H, DO-160G, MIL-STD-202, AECTP 300, and beyond.

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Case Studies

Industrial Lint Removal

Air Dynamics was able to provide a LRS II system for a client In Reno, Nevada who needed a lint filtration system to handles its' heavy-duty laundry operation.

Challenge

Peppermill had new ironers that generated more lint into the production area, creating a fire hazard. 

Solution

Air Dynamics performs a ACGIH certified industrial ventilation risk assessment and analysis for each project.

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Dust and Lint Control

A textile services company approached Air Dynamics Industrial Services for a specialized central and portable vacuum system. 

Challenge

Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation was approached by the president of the Textile Services company requesting a more efficient and adaptable vacuuming system. 

Solution

Air Dynamics provided a versatile central and portable vacuum, engineered specially for the client's needs, which included the ability to drastically reduce the time it would take to perform the cleaning process.

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Silica Containment & Control

Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation manufactures an industrial dust collector ventilation system for PPG.

Challenge

The major challenge faced by PPG was a high amount of silica dust being produced in their glass-cutting process.

Solution

Air Dynamics is a turn-key manufacturer, which means the project is taken from concept to installation by Air Dynamics’ project managers.

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Valued Clients
Testimonials Although they laughed, that didn’t faze us – we did our research and we had confidence in Air Dynamics’ application engineer we worked with.

"We’re a resource recovery company. We selected two PLĒCO 30 HP portable vacuum systems configured for bulk pickup. Our customer just laughed at us when the Air Dynamics PLĒCO vacuums showed up. They actually said, ‘they‘d never work!’ Although they laughed, that didn’t faze us – we did our research and we had confidence in Air Dynamics’ application engineer we worked with. The plant had a $100,000 central vacuum system; they even tried a “super sucker” with no decent results. The company gave up trying to recover the powdered tungsten themselves. We had their plant cleaned up in record time, even though the powdered tungsten weighed 1,150 pounds per cubic foot!"

- M. Hakli – resource recovery firm
Testimonials

"We love the vacuum and use it just about every day in our normal everyday routine. It has been a major help with maintaining clean floors and machines. We have also used it to unplug clogged pneumatic conveying lines where compressed air did not effectively work. In the past, we used brooms and compressed air to clean which caused the dust to float in the air, moving from surface to surface. The PLECO vacuum eliminates floating dust and its suction is powerful enough to get the fine dust out of the cracks and off the floor quickly. I like that it’s portable to move it where you need it."

- Eric Steigman, Owner, and Plant Manager, Small Valley Milling
Testimonials

"Daniel Lehman was so much more knowledgeable than the competition- probably more knowledgeable than anyone in the country, about industrial vacuums."

- C. Milum, Textile Company
Testimonials We recommend Air Dynamics!

"Working with Air Dynamics was an incredibly enjoyable experience for our engineering firm. They brought expertise to the table that we did not necessarily have in-house, and they conveyed it in a way that was easy for us, our shareholders, and our executives to understand. We would recommend Air Dynamics for anyone looking for a pneumatic or material handling conveying solutions."

- L. Samuelson, Engineer, power company
Testimonials

"The Desert Wind is the best technology we have found for testing and calibration laboratories. We use it within the aerospace and military sectors to assist the creation of parts development and provide part of the certification needed."

- Stephane Carpentier, Dir. Innovation & Development, CTA
Testimonials

"We purchased the PLĒCO 8.5 HP vacuum for our powdered colors business. We chose this substantially built vacuum over a European import that didn’t offer what this American made system did. We purchased a second unit because the first system performed excellent even after filling the canister again and again without affecting the pressure drop across the filters at all.

- G. Maynard, A Powdered Color Products Firm