QUARZ Center receives accreditation by DAkkS
We are very pleased that our QUARZ laboratory has been approved as a testing laboratory by the German Accreditation body!
Quality testing of components and systems for developers, producers, customers and suppliers of solar thermal power plants is an important part of our research. With the accreditation, the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) confirms that we comply with the specifications of DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 for testing and calibration laboratories. Important aspects are organisation, management, personnel and especially the (measurement) procedures of the laboratory.
We offer the following accredited measurements:
- Mirror shape measurement (QDec method)
- Mirror reflectance (according to SolarPACES Guideline V3.1)
- IEC TS 62862-3-3, except chapters 4.7.2.2, 4.7.3.2, 4.7.4 and 4.7.6. Included are therefore in particular:
- Parabolic trough receivers: thermal power dissipation
- Parabolic trough receivers: optical efficiency
- Parabolic trough receivers: overheating test
- Parabolic trough receivers: bellows test
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about individual test procedures or would like to request specific measurements!