Vipac is a leading provider of consulting and testing services in Renewable and Solar Energy Systems. We strongly believe in positively contributing to this globally significant industry for the future of this planet.
Vipac is a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and ISO 17025 certified laboratory. NATA certification ensures our testing facilities are independently audited allowing a greater understanding of the services that we offer along with traceable and accurate know how. NATA certification ensures our laboratory is identified against best international practice, and is in line with the Government’s goal of ensuring all reports are NATA certified. You can find out more information about NATA at www.nata.com.au.
Vipac conducts its testing in accordance with the test program that is set out by the client’s chosen Certification Body. The Certification Body audits and provides the rubber stamp certification of the unit based on Vipac's test report. Clients may also consider applying for dispensation for some testing if they have existing international test certificates. Vipac encourages full disclosure of previous international testing so that our clients can avoid duplicate testing and finalise their projects in the most cost effective and timely manner.
We offer testing of solar collectors and solar hot water systems inclusive of pumps and controllers, both for domestic and commercial applications. We cover all the requirements of AS/NZS 2712:2007, AS 3498 and AS/NZS 4692.1:2005 for accreditation in Australia and New Zealand. The details of which feature thermal performance of solar collectors, design and construction of solar water heaters, safety requirements on water heaters, heat loss, pressure fatigue, pressure pulsation, hydrostatic pressure, torque testing and rated hot water delivery. We also have extensive experience testing heat pumps and air conditioners making us the ideal choice for any solar thermal testing.
Our NATA certified Plumbing Products Testing department can undertake Watermarks testing on auxiliary components of water heaters such as thermostatic mixing valves, PTR and fixtures and fittings.
Vipac’s point of difference compared to other labs is our flexibility and innovation. We believe in working hand-in-hand with our clients. During testing, we identify areas of possible improvement to allow our clients to legitimately improve their annual energy savings and improve their RECs rebates. We can do this from a design point of view in the early stages through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis, mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and TRNSYS design optimisations. This can result in saving our clients both time and thousands of dollars in possible retesting (due to change of conditions / settings as the system is modified). The result for our clients is a product that is more appealing and significantly better from a marketing and financial perspective.
Vipac also offers our clients a one-stop-shop service whereby they can bring their samples to us and we can organise all the required testing for them. Clients can also utilise our extensive testing and scientific background to assist in designing new products for the future.