Duke University Plant Teaching and Research Facility

S Chamber

S Chamber Specifications

"S" chambers are walk-in chambers with high light and humidity control. Refer to the table below for specific information on the size and capabilities of these chambers.

Chamber dimensions

2.4 m wide x 1.2 m deep x 2.1 m tall

Temperature range

Lighted: 12° - 35° C

Dark: 2° - 30° C

Humidity range

4 chambers: 15% - 90%

6 chambers: 40% - 90%

CO2 range

200 - 1000 ppm

Maximum light intensity

1200 micromols m-2 s-1 PAR

Lamp mixture

metal halide + tungsten halogen (80% : 20% by wattage)

Number of light levels

4 metal halide (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or all lamps on) plus halogen lamps only

Controllers

Microprocessor-based controllers

Number of chambers

10