Business Details
Expert Refrigeration Testing & Controlled Environment Solutions
At E C H Engineering, we combine rigorous scientific analysis with extensive practical experience to deliver cutting-edge refrigeration solutions. Our expertise spans controlled environment design, refrigeration testing, and data acquisition systems, serving sectors from retail to pharmaceuticals. Founded on the principles of innovation and efficiency, our team includes a PhD-qualified engineer with specialist knowledge in retail display refrigeration. We hold memberships with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Refrigeration, underscoring our technical authority. Our collaborative approach with industry leaders like Adande has produced energy-efficient technologies such as Aircell, demonstrating our commitment to reducing environmental impact while enhancing performance.With facilities meeting EN23953 standards, we provide consultancy, prototype development, and witness testing services tailored to client timelines. Our hands-on engineering experience complements academic research, ensuring practical, real-world applications. We prioritise transparency in all projects, from initial design to commissioning, maintaining clear communication throughout. This balanced methodology has enabled successful delivery of complex systems, including state-of-the-art research facilities completed within four-month schedules. Through continuous investment in green initiatives like biochar production and renewable energy solutions, we strive to advance sustainable engineering practices across all our operations.
Services
Controlled Environments
Refrigeration Testing
Test Equipment Design
Green Initiatives
Farming Solutions
Gas Distribution
Vehicle Inspections
Highlights and features
- We integrate academic research with practical engineering for innovative refrigeration solutions
- Our team includes a PhD-qualified engineer specialising in retail refrigeration
- EN23953-standard testing facilities ensure regulatory compliance and system reliability
- Proven track record delivering time-sensitive projects for industry innovators
- Dual expertise in theoretical analysis and hands-on mechanical engineering
Services
Controlled Environments
We design and install precision-controlled environment chambers for diverse applications including indoor farming, pharmaceutical storage and refrigeration testing. Our systems maintain exact temperature and humidity parameters to meet strict regulatory standards. With expertise in both permanent installations and temporary research facilities, we deliver solutions that ensure product integrity and process reliability across multiple industries.
Refrigeration Testing
Our EN23953-certified chambers enable comprehensive refrigeration system testing and development. We conduct performance evaluations, energy efficiency analyses and prototype validation to support product innovation. This service helps manufacturers optimise cooling technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards through documented testing procedures and results.
Bespoke Equipment
We develop tailored engineering solutions from concept to commissioning, including specialised HVAC systems and data acquisition equipment. Recent projects feature water-cooled LED lighting for controlled environments and mobile bioconversion units for waste reduction. Each solution addresses specific client requirements with innovative engineering approaches.
Green Initiatives
Our environmental projects focus on renewable energy and waste reduction technologies. We implement biochar production systems, develop energy-efficient refrigeration and create circular economy solutions like food waste conversion units. These initiatives help clients achieve sustainability goals while maintaining operational efficiency through practical engineering innovations.
Technical Consultancy
We provide expert guidance on refrigeration system design, testing protocols and environmental chamber specifications. Our consultancy combines academic research with practical implementation, offering clients evidence-based recommendations for system optimisation. This includes witness testing, training programs and knowledge transfer to support long-term technical capabilities.
People
Dr Ed Hammond
Lead Engineer
Chartered Mechanical Engineer with MEng and PhD in refrigeration from University of Bristol. Combines academic research on air curtain dynamics with 15+ years practical experience in commercial refrigeration systems development and testing.
Questions
What refrigeration testing services do you offer?
We provide EN23953-standard testing in controlled environments for system development and performance validation.
Can you design custom environmental chambers?
Yes, we create bespoke controlled environment chambers for applications including pharmaceutical storage and indoor farming.
Do you work with academic institutions?
Our engineering approach combines university research with practical application through our PhD-qualified team members.
What industries do your solutions serve?
We support retail, commercial, industrial and scientific sectors with temperature control systems.
How do you ensure energy efficiency?
Through innovations like Aircell technology that reduces energy consumption while maintaining temperature stability.
Can you assist with renewable energy projects?
Yes, we offer bioconversion units and gas distribution solutions for renewable energy applications.
