ATP testing for transport equipment

Cold-chain operators are increasingly striving to improve the sustainability of their transportation systems. Key challenges include reducing energy use and improving climate conditions during transportation.

Wageningen’s researchers have the expertise and a unique conditioned test facility in which they can optimise every type of conditioned transport of food or medicine. A variety of services are available for ATP tests.

ATP testing

ATP-tests that we offer:

K-value test: determines the insulation value of transport equipment (single and multi-compartment tests).
Effective refrigeration capacity test: determines the maximum capacity of the refrigeration unit in a single compartment application.
Multi-compartment refrigeration capacity test: determines the maximum capacity of the refrigeration unit in a multi compartment application.
Verification of effectiveness of equipment in service (pull down test): measures how fast the temperature of the cargo hold decreases.

Once you’ve received a test report, you can apply for an ATP certificate from any qualified institution in the EU.

Isolatie van bestelbusjes gebruikt voor last mile transport kan ook getest worden in de testfaciliteit. Foto van WUR

Supplementary research for transport equipment

Supplementary research can be done to identify ways of improving the transport climate conditions or of reducing fuel consumption.

Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (WFBR) offers a wide range of supplementary research for climate controlled transport. You can think of optimisation and evaluation tests for different products (food, medicine, flowers), type of transport (airplane, ship, train, truck) and distance (international transport up to last mile delivery in cities).

Our team of experts can help you improve aspects like temperature homogeneity, energy consumption, CA-control (pull down), humidity control or effective defrosting. These tests are performed in our well-equipped test chambers and/or by monitoring of shipments in practice.

Why Choose WFBR for your ATP testing needs?

We offer you:

Accuracy: our state-of-the-art testing facilities, methods and equipment guarantee accurate and reliable results.
Compliance: ensure that your transport equipment meets international standards and regulations for perishable food transportation.
Efficiency: our experienced technicians perform tests swiftly, minimizing downtime and disruptions to your operations.
Custom solutions: we tailor our services to your unique requirements, offering both single and multi-compartment testing options.

Interested? Please contact our experts through the form below to make an appointment right away.

FreshKnowledge Team