Convergence Energy
KCL provides testing and assessment on the performance, safety, and reliability for home appliances, fitness and
wellbeing appliances, lighting, and other electrical equipment, and supports the development of new products.
To promote the Building-Integrated Photovoltaics(BIPV) industry in an effort to expand zero energy,
KCL leads the enactment of KS C 8577 national standard, contributing to the development and expansion of domestic zero energy market.
Overview
Testing & Assessment on the Performance of Solar Power, BIPV, and PV
- KS certification and related testing and assessment of crystalline and thin-film solar cells: Certification standard(KS C 8561, KS C 8562)
- KS certification and related testing and assessment of BIPV: certification standard(KS C 8577)
- Testing of PV junction boxes for KS certification: Certification standard (KS C 8567)
- Testing, assessment, and consulting of PV system operation and maintenance
- Standardization and R&D of PV and BIPV technologies
Testing & Assessment on the Performance of Renewable Energy Convergence HVAC
- Performance testing and assessment of electric air conditioners and heaters
- Mock-up testing and assessment of renewable energy convergence systems
- Testing and assessment of equipment subject to efficiency management
- Applicable items: Electric air conditioners and heaters, fan coil units, geothermal heat pumps, electric hot air fans, thermo-hygrostats, etc.
Testing & Assessment on the Performance of Hybrid Ventilation Systems
- Testing and assessment on the performance of natural and mechanical ventilation systems
- Testing and assessment on the mock-up of hybrid ventilation systems
- Testing and assessment on the performance of hybrid ventilation systems using renewable energy heat source
- Applicable items: Natural ventilation systems, heat recovery ventilation systems, extractor fans, hybrid ventilation systems
Testing & Assessment of Durability and Reliability
- Testing of electrical safety for certification
- Electrical testing: Voltage/insulation resistance test, current leakage test, material insulation resistance test, etc.- Fire testing: Glow wire test, flame retardant test, ball pressure test, tracking, resistance test, etc.
- Mechanical testing: Mechanical strength test, load test, impact test (vertical/horizontal), bending test, etc.
- Environment testing: Durability test, reliability test, longevity test
- Testing facilities & equipment: Durability testers, thermo-hygrostats, thermal shock testers, dust testers, water spray testers, salt spray testers, etc.
Assessment on the Performance of Electrical & Electronic Devices
- Applicable Items
- Assessment on the air purification performance of air purifiers, air filters, and dust collection systems
- Performance assessment of humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and fans
- Measurement of ozone concentrations and noise generated by household appliances
- On-site demonstration testing of air purification facilities such as vents in subways and tunnels
- On-site demonstration testing of electrical appliances and HVAC systems
- Testing of clean benches and laboratory ventilators on behalf of the Public Procurement Service
- Testing and Certification Services
- Testing of air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and fans for efficiency management on behalf of the Korea Energy Agency
- Group quality testing on behalf of the Korean Air Cleaning Association
- Certification labeling of air purifiers(CA), humidifiers(HH), air-conditioners with an air purifying function(CAC), and dehumidifiers(HD)
- Testing and Assessment of Energy Efficiency
- Equipment subjected to efficiency management: Kimchi refrigerators, electric water heaters, electric rice cookers, electric stoves, electric ranges, and other household appliances
- Standby power reduction program: Computers, monitors, and other IT office products
- Reliability Testing, R&D Tasks, and Testing & Assessment for Group Standard Certification
- Testing & assessment for vibration proofing and waterproofing, and reliability testing of thermal and freezing resistance, etc.
- Customized services such as testing and assessment of government R&D tasks, testing for performance certification, pre-delivery testing, etc.
- Testing & assessment of number plate recognition systems and other solutions for the Korea Parking Equipment Industry Cooperative’s group standard certification
Lighting
- Testing & Assessment for Korea Industrial Standard(KS) and Safety(KC) Certification
- Testing and assessment of lighting products from 27 categories including “LED lamps with built-in converters”(KS C 7651) for quality assurance and certification
- Official test laboratory for KC safety verification(LED modules, incandescent lamps, etc.)
- Assessment of Energy Efficiency Performance
- Test laboratory for highly efficient energy equipment: LED channel modules for lighting fixtures, lamps, signage, etc
- Test laboratory for equipment subjected to efficiency management: LED lamps with built-in converters, LED lamps with external converters, etc.
- Testing and Assessment for Group Standards
- Chevron road signs(Korea Road Traffic Facility Industry Cooperative)
- LED stadium lighting(Korea Illumination Industry Cooperative)
- Automotive LED lamps(Korea Auto Tuning Industry Association)
- In-floor pedestrian lights, as well as variable, illuminated, and luminous traffic safety signs(National Police Agency)
- Commissioned Testing and Assessment
- Testing & assessment based on overseas networks(UL, LM-79, CE, etc.), procurement inspection, testing for performance certification, eco-friendly certification, testing & assessment for LED-related standards by the Korea Expressway Corporation and local governments
