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Prices are effective as of January 1, 2008. Fees for tests conducted by the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) will be determined in accordance with the following schedule:

  1. Air Flow Devices
    1. Tests made in accordance with Figure 7 of the current Standard Test Codes for Air Moving Devices of the Air Movement & Control Association.
    2. Per Test.........................................................................$1,300
      Per Test........................................................................$650

    3. Tests made in accordance with Figure 12 of the current Standard Test Codes for Air Moving Devices of the Air Movement & Control Association.
    4. Per Test.........................................................................$710

    5. Combination air delivery in accordance with item (b) above and sound emission test for a single product in one direction of air movement.
    6. Per Test.........................................................................$950
      Discount: Tests made in accordance with item (c) above at each additional speed for a single product in one direction of air movement. This discount does not include additional setup configurations for a single product.

      Per Test.........................................................................$350

    7. Tests made in accordance with Figure 13 of the current Standard Test Codes for Air Moving Devices of the Air Movement & Control Association.
    8. Per Test.........................................................................$1,250
      Discount: 15% will be made for an abbreviated test verification (3-4 points instead of 10-12; no pictures are provided and the report will not be in the usual booklet form). The cost of any ducts, straighteners, and transformations authorized to be obtained by the Laboratory from local sources will be billed at actual costs. Two copies of the test report are furnished as part of the testing service. Additional copies may be obtained for a charge of $50.00 per report.

    9. Tests made in accordance with Figure 13 of the current Standard Test Codes for Air Moving Devices of the Air Movement & Control Association, except that electrical power input is reported instead of shaft horsepower and the results are not corrected to constant speed.
    10. Per Test.........................................................................$1,250
      Discount: 15% will be made for an abbreviated test verification (3-4 points instead of 10-12; no pictures are provided and the report will not be in the usual booklet form). The cost of any ducts, straighteners, and transformations authorized to be obtained by the Laboratory from local sources will be billed at actual costs. Two copies of the test report are furnished as part of the testing service. Additional copies may be obtained for a charge of $50.00 per report.

    11. Tests made in accordance with Figure 15 of the current Standard Test Codes for Air Moving Devices of the Air Movement & Control Association.
    12. Per Test.........................................................................$710

    13. Sound Emission tests for a single product in one direction of air flow.
    14. Per Test.........................................................................$450

  2. Energy Metering Devices
    1. Liquid Flowmeter Tests.
    2. Per Test.........................................................................$300

    3. Temperature Sensor Calibrations.
    4. Per Test.........................................................................$75

      Per Test.........................................................................$125

    5. Humidity Sensor Calibrations (for standard RH sensors and transmitters).
    6. Per Test, 1 salt at room temperature.............................................$75
      Per Test, 2 salt at room temperature............................................$300
      Per Test, 3 salt at room temperature............................................$400

    7. BTU Meter Verification.
    8. Per Test, Temperature and Flow Input Signals Simulated, Outputs Recorded.
      Calibration of Temperature Snsors included when applicable......................$300

    9. Data Logger Verification.
    10. Per Test, Input Signals Simulated, Outputs Recorded .............................$300

    11. Watt\Watt Hour Meter Calibration\Verification.
    12. Per Test ........................................................................$300

    13. Signal Conditioner Verification.
    14. Per Test, Input Signals Simulated, Outputs Recorded .............................$300

  3. Developmental research and testing on a time basis is available and inquiries are invited. The rates are as follows:
    1. Fan or Sound Testing: minimum 8 hour day.
    2. Per Day .............................................................................$1,500
      On per contract basis, developmental data can be converted to a certified fan test report
      for an additional fee...............................................................$200 per fan.

    3. Psychrometric Chamber Testing for air conditioners and heat pumps; minimum one day.
    4. Per Day .............................................................................$3,000
      Additional 1/2 Day .................................................................$1,500

    5. Laboratory Space Monthly Rental; minimum one month.
    6. Range Monthly Base Monthly Per
      From (ft2) To (ft2) Rate ($) Additional Rate Month
      0 100 $150 -- $150
      Each Additional Sq. ft. -- $.50/ft2 --


Any special work authorized will be billed at actual cost of materials, labor and overhead. This schedule of charges is subject to change without notice. However, TEES will keep customers informed of any changes in the fee schedule. Charges for all tests will be computed in accordance with the rates in effect at the time the testing agreement is accepted by TEES.

Prepayment is required for all first time customers.

Please contact us for more information:
Energy Systems Laboratory
Texas Engineering Experiment Station
Riverside Campus - Bldg 6502
Highway 47 West
Bryan, TX 77807

Riverside Facility Contact:
Kelly Milligan
Telephone Number: (979) 845-6404
Fax Number: (979) 845-6334
E-Mail: kellymilligan@tees.tamus.edu