Technofrigo by Clauger's expertise in process-fluid temperature control was selected by ONERA, the French aerospace research centre, as part of the construction of the PyCoFiRe platform (Pyrénées Composite Fire Research). Designed to assess the environmental performance and fire behaviour of next-generation aircraft materials, PyCoFiRe enables full-scale (1:1) fire simulation in two aircraft turbojet compartments and the testing of extinguishing systems.
PyCoFiRe provides a controlled environment to reproduce real operating conditions under extreme thermal constraints. The test bench will also help prepare for the rollout of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and hydrogen, supporting the transition toward lower-carbon aviation.
With PyCoFiRe, Technofrigo by Clauger reinforces its ability to deliver high-precision process-control systems for highly constrained applications — from complex industrial processes to cutting-edge aerospace research.
Reproducing real aircraft fire scenarios at full scale demands tight regulation of fluid temperatures across very different operating ranges — from cold air at the turbojet core to high-temperature regulation of casing and walls.
Within this project, Technofrigo by Clauger designed, manufactured, installed and now maintains three dedicated skids to regulate and simulate the thermal conditions of key turbojet areas.
This project required close coordination between ONERA and Technofrigo by Clauger teams to ensure accurate performance, reliability and long-term maintainability for a demanding research environment. By combining our process expertise with a tailored engineering approach, we contributed to a platform that will support aerospace innovation for years to come.
Enables full-scale fire testing of next-generation aircraft composite materials.
Prepares the test bench for SAF and hydrogen-aviation roll-out.
Three skids covering −30 °C to +160 °C across turbojet sections.
Technofrigo continues to maintain the installed skids — design through service.
Engineered for the accuracy and repeatability ONERA's R&D protocols demand.
Skid-in-a-box format simplifies installation in a highly constrained facility.
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