The Cold Chamber Episode 2 of the Discovering the Power of Perkins Series with Ryan Connor

How do you test an engine, fuel, oils and fluids for use in equipment operating in the coldest climates? With your very own Cold Chamber, of course, where you can continuously run and test the engine to prove its performance. Peter Haddock got wrapped up and went inside a Perkins Engines cold chamber (without the engine on) at its Peterborough facility in the UK. Inside, he discovered how it works and the impact of extreme cold on standard diesel and hydraulic fluids vs Arctic specialist equivalents. 

Peter also took time out to talk to Ryan Connor of Perkins Engines about the importance of the chamber and how it helps the technical team design engines for customers across the globe. Ryan also explained how the Perkins team helps equipment manufacturers, end users, and plant hirers match the right fuel, oils and fluids, ensuring optimum engine performance in both hot and cold environments. 

Peter: "I certainly learnt a lot with my cold chamber experience, and after I warmed up, it was clear just how important this kind of testing is." If you are interested in learning more about operating engines in cold conditions, there is a great article entitled 'Very cold starting performance explained' at the link below: https://www.perkins.com/en_GB/product... To see the other videos in our 'Discovering the Power of Perkins' series, visit our playlist here:    • Discovering the P...