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ACCELERATED WEATHERING TECHNIQUE

  • US 20110061477A1
  • Filed: 09/11/2009
  • Published: 03/17/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An accelerated weathering device, comprising:

  • a weathering chamber adapted to receive a work piece;

    a means for supporting the work piece so that a surface of the work piece is in an orientation from about 0 degrees to about 20 degrees from horizontal, wherein the means for supporting is mechanically attached to the weathering chamber, and wherein the means for supporting is adapted to be in thermal communication with a work piece;

    a central controller unit disposed outside the weathering chamber;

    a work piece temperature control device in electronic communication with the central controller unit, wherein the work piece temperature control unit comprises a temperature sensing device in electronic data communication with the central controller unit and thermal communication with the means for supporting, and wherein the work piece temperature control unit comprises a heat exchanger device in electronic controlling communication with the central controller unit and in thermal communication with the means for supporting;

    a humidity control unit in electronic communication with the central control unit, wherein the humidity control unit comprises a humidifier in electronic controlling communication with the central controller and in vapor communication with the weathering chamber, and wherein the humidity control unit comprises a humidity sensor in electronic data communication with the central controller and in vapor communication with the weathering chamber; and

    a spectral irradiation unit adapted to be placed in optical communication with a work piece, and the spectral irradiation unit being in electronic controlling communication with the central controller unit.

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