Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
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HVAC Testing & Thermal System Solutions
Creative Thermal Solutions was founded in 2003 as a thermal systems research and development firm. Over two decades, we've grown from a small garage operation to a 100,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art testing equipment and five specialized laboratories. Our team of 38 experts, including engineers, physicists, and metallurgists, holds advanced degrees and maintains strong ties with the University of Illinois Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center. We maintain ISO 17025 accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to technical excellence and quality standards. Our engineering teams combine Instrument Maker-rated machining capabilities with HVAC technician certifications to deliver innovative thermal solutions.We specialize in solving complex thermal challenges through confidential consulting services while providing additional insights beyond direct client requests. Our facilities include 40 environmental chambers with temperature ranges from -40C to 70C and testing capacities from 100W to 400kW. We've developed transparent brazing furnaces for real-time visualization and maintain three independent energy balances for precise measurements. Our work spans multiple industries including automotive, data centers, and pharmaceuticals, focusing on energy transformation technologies for heating and cooling systems.
Services
HVAC Testing
Product Development
Brazing Services
Thermal Modeling
Prototype Fabrication
Refrigerant Research
Metallurgical Analysis
Training Courses
System Optimization
Durability Testing
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized expertise in HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory ensures precise testing and calibration
- We employ 38 thermal science experts with advanced engineering degrees
- Our team maintains strong academic ties with the University of Illinois
- We operate 100,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art testing facilities
Associations and certifications
- ISO 17025
Services
HVAC Testing
Our comprehensive HVAC testing services utilize 40 specialized environmental chambers with temperature ranges from -40C to 70C. We conduct performance, efficiency, and durability testing for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our facilities support testing capacities from 100W to 400kW with three independent energy balances for precise measurements.
Product Development
We develop innovative thermal solutions from concept to production. Our engineers use simulation models validated against extensive experimental data to predict system performance. We specialize in alternative refrigerants, microchannel heat exchangers, and system optimization for energy efficiency improvements.
Brazing Services
Our brazing capabilities include controlled atmosphere brazing furnaces and a transparent glass furnace for real-time visualization. We offer metallurgical analysis with sample preparation, hardness testing, and microscopy imaging to ensure quality joint formation in aluminum alloys.
Thermal Modeling
We use proprietary simulation models to predict thermal system performance. Our computational models analyze heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and system efficiency. These simulations help optimize designs for reduced refrigerant charge and improved energy efficiency in HVAC systems.
Prototype Fabrication
Our prototyping services create custom solutions for testing and validation. We fabricate heat exchangers using multiple brazing furnaces and maintain machine shops with precision welding capabilities. We produce demonstration models and production-ready prototypes for HVAC and refrigeration applications.
People
Dr. Anthony Jacobi
President and Founder
Dr. Jacobi established Creative Thermal Solutions in 2003 after 15 years of academic research at the University of Illinois. He holds multiple patents in thermal systems and maintains active roles in ASHRAE and SAE standards development.
Dr. Mark Kedzierski
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Kedzierski leads our technical team with 25 years of experience in refrigeration technologies. He directs our fundamental research programs and oversees the development of novel testing methodologies for alternative refrigerants.
Sarah Thompson
Director of Operations
Sarah Thompson manages day-to-day laboratory operations across our five facilities. With 15 years in thermal systems engineering, she ensures our ISO 17025 accredited processes maintain the highest quality standards for client projects.
Questions
What HVAC testing capabilities do you offer?
We operate 40 environmental chambers with temperature ranges from -40°C to 70°C and testing capacities from 100W to 400kW. Our facilities support ASHRAE, SAE, and ISO standard testing.
Do you work with alternative refrigerants?
Yes, we specialize in low-GWP refrigerant research and testing. Our facilities support comparative analysis of natural and synthetic refrigerants for performance and safety evaluation.
Can you develop custom thermal solutions?
Our engineering team creates customized thermal solutions from concept to production. We offer simulation modeling, prototype fabrication, and performance validation tailored to specific client requirements.
What brazing capabilities do you have?
We offer controlled atmosphere brazing with transparent furnaces for real-time visualization. Our metallurgical lab includes sample preparation, hardness testing, and microscopy for quality analysis.
Do you provide training programs?
We offer customized training courses on low-GWP refrigerants, thermal system design, and new technologies for engineering teams. Courses can be conducted at our facility or on-site at client locations.
How do you ensure testing accuracy?
Our ISO 17025 accreditation ensures rigorous quality control. We maintain three independent energy balances (refrigerant-side, air-side, and chamber-side) that typically match within 3-5% for precise measurements.
