Located in Japan's northernmost region with harsh cold and heavy snowfall
Defrost and heat pump systems under rigorous testing, accelerating solution development
Joint research with Hokkaido University and Samsung Research Japan
Reflecting local climate and real residential environments
Focusing on advancing HVAC solution technologies
On October 29, Samsung Electronics announced that it has established the "Samsung Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Test Lab" in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, the northernmost region of Japan, to develop technology capable of delivering stable heating performance even in extreme environments.
Samsung Electronics has established the "Samsung HVAC Test Lab" in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, the northernmost region of Japan, to develop technology that can ensure stable heating performance even in extreme environments. Samsung Electronics
Asahikawa, where the lab is located, is an inland basin known for its harsh winters, with minimum temperatures dropping below minus 20 degrees Celsius and monthly cumulative snowfall reaching up to 127 centimeters. Samsung Electronics plans to leverage the region’s extreme climate to verify the reliability of the "defrost system," which is critical for heating performance in HVAC units, and the high-efficiency heating and cooling system known as the "heat pump solution."
The defrost system plays an essential role in removing frost that accumulates on the heat exchanger, a key component of HVAC units. When condensed moisture freezes on the heat exchanger during heating operation, its performance deteriorates. Therefore, it is necessary for the HVAC unit to monitor the condition of the heat exchanger and activate the defrost system at the appropriate time to maintain stable performance.
Samsung Electronics is introducing products in Korea, North America, Europe, and other regions that enhance both heating performance and energy efficiency by utilizing defrost technology that learns the patterns of frost formation and determines the optimal timing for defrost operation. Through research, experimentation, and verification at the HVAC Test Lab, the company plans to further improve the effectiveness of its defrost performance.
To target the rapidly growing "residential heat pump" market, especially in Europe, Samsung Electronics is also collaborating with the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, Lulea University of Technology, and local testing laboratories to advance heat pump technology. The results of these research efforts will be validated in various ways at the HVAC Test Lab, accelerating the development of products with even more powerful performance.
In addition, the Samsung HVAC Test Lab is participating in joint research with the Samsung Research Japan (SRJ) and Hokkaido University to further enhance core HVAC technologies that reflect local climate and real residential environments. Through these efforts, the company aims to strengthen the performance of key HVAC components such as compressors and heat exchangers, and to continuously improve control and cycle systems for more efficient operation.
Moon Jongseung, Executive Vice President of the Digital Appliances (DA) Division at Samsung Electronics, stated, "Samsung Electronics has established an additional testing facility in Hokkaido, Japan, which is known for its severe climate, to further advance high-efficiency HVAC solutions that provide stable performance in various climate conditions. We will actively target the growing global HVAC market by securing new growth drivers."
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