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High and low temperature humidity test chamber Application

2025-06-10

High and low temperature humidity test chamber plays an important role in many industries due to its powerful environmental simulation ability. The following is an overview of its main application industries:

❖ Aerospace is used to test the performance of aircraft, satellite, rocket and other aerospace components and materials under extreme temperature and humidity conditions.

❖ Test the stability and reliability of electronic components, circuit boards, displays, batteries and other electronic products in high temperature, low temperature and humidity environment.

❖ Evaluate the durability of automotive components such as engine parts, electronic control systems, tires, and coatings in harsh environments.

❖ Defense and military use environmental adaptability tests of military equipment and weapon systems to ensure their normal operation under a variety of climatic conditions.

❖ Material science research on the heat resistance, cold resistance and moisture resistance of new materials, as well as their physical and chemical properties under different environmental conditions.

❖ Energy and environmental assessment of the environmental adaptability and weather resistance of new energy products such as solar panels and energy storage equipment.

❖ Transportation test of the performance of components of vehicles, ships, aircraft and other transportation vehicles in extreme environments.

❖ Biomedical testing of the stability and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs under changes in temperature and humidity.

❖ Quality inspection is used for environmental testing and certification of products in the product quality control center.

 

High and low temperature humidity test chamber helps enterprises and institutions in the above industries to ensure that their products can operate normally in the expected use environment by simulating various extreme conditions that may be encountered in the natural environment, so as to improve the market competitiveness of products.

 

Introduction to the characteristics of rapid temperature change test chamber equipme

2025-06-10

The rapid temperature change test chamber is suitable for aerospace products, information and electronic instruments, materials, electrical and electronic products, and various electronic components to test the performance indicators of products under the condition of rapid temperature change.

Characteristics of the rapid temperature change test chamber: 1. The chamber is designed with advanced and rational structure, featuring internationally advanced products and functional components that meet long-term, stable, safe, and reliable production needs. It meets the processing and production requirements for these applications, is user-friendly in terms of operation, maintenance, and use, has a long service life, an attractive design, and a user-friendly interface that simplifies and enhances the user's operational and monitoring experience.

2. The main components of the equipment are selected from high-quality products of well-known international brands to ensure the quality and performance of the whole machine.

3. Perfect equipment performance and easy to operate man-machine dialogue function.

4. Have independent intellectual property rights and design patents and master the core technology of environmental test chamber.

5. The control instrument adopts the original Japanese imported "Youyikong" UMC1200, which can be monitored remotely.

6. The refrigeration system adopts the original French Taikang compressor unit, and is equipped with condensate water tray.

7. Core electrical components are all imported well-known brands such as Schneider.

8. Follow the advanced design concept of foreign environmental test equipment, and separate water and electricity.

9. Shallow tank humidification, novel and unique, drawer water adding method, super large tank design.

10. The bottom of the studio adopts drainage groove design to prevent steam condensation and maximize the protection of test workpiece.

11. The lighting system adopts philips kit, and the observation window adopts funnel-shaped design to provide a wider field of view.

12. Unique leakage protection design for safer operation.

key points of choosing high and low temperature test chamber

2025-06-10

Eight key points of choosing high and low temperature test chamber:

1.No matter whether it is selected for high and low temperature test chamber or other test equipment, it should meet the temperature conditions specified in the test requirements;

2.To ensure the uniformity of temperature in the test chamber, forced air circulation or non-forced air circulation mode can be selected according to the heat dissipation of samples;

3.The heating or cooling system of the high and low temperature test chamber shall have no effect on the samples;

4.The test chamber should be convenient for the relevant sample rack to place samples, and the sample rack will not change its mechanical properties due to high and low temperature changes;

5. High and low temperature test chamber should have protective measures. For example: there are observation window and lighting, power disconnection, over-temperature protection, various alarm devices;

6. Whether there is remote monitoring function according to customer requirements;

7. The test chamber must be equipped with automatic counter, indicator light and recording equipment, automatic shutdown and other instrument devices when carrying out the cyclic test, and it must have good recording and display functions;

8.According to the sample temperature, there are two measurement methods: upper wind and lower wind sensor temperature. The position and control mode of temperature and humidity control sensor in the high and low temperature test chamber can be selected according to the customer's product test requirements to select the appropriate equipment.

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Operation details of high and low temperature humidity test chamber

2025-06-10

The high and low temperature, humidity, and heat test chamber employs a balanced temperature and humidity control method to achieve precise environmental conditions. It features stable and balanced heating and humidification capabilities, enabling high-precision temperature and humidity control at high temperatures. Equipped with an intelligent temperature regulator, the chamber uses a color LCD touch screen for temperature and humidity settings, allowing for various complex program settings. The program settings are set through a dialogue interface, making the operation simple and quick. The refrigeration circuit automatically selects the appropriate cooling mode based on the set temperature, enabling direct cooling and temperature reduction in high-temperature conditions. The base is constructed from welded channel steel into a grid frame, ensuring it can support the weight of the chamber and personnel under horizontal conditions without causing unevenness or cracking on the bottom surface. The chamber is divided into six surfaces and a double or single-opening door. The inner shell is made of stainless steel plate, while the outer shell is made of color-coated steel plate. The insulation medium is polyurethane rigid foam, which is lightweight, durable, and resistant to impact. The door is also made of color-coated steel plate, with handles designed for both internal and external opening, allowing test personnel to freely open the door from inside the enclosed chamber. This test chamber can record and trace the entire testing process, with each motor equipped with overcurrent protection and short-circuit protection for the heater, ensuring high reliability during operation. It is equipped with USB interfaces and Ethernet communication functions, meeting customers' diverse needs for communication and software expansion. The popular refrigeration control mode reduces energy consumption by 30% compared to the traditional heating balance control mode, saving energy and electricity. The chamber typically consists of a protective structure, air duct system, control system, and indoor testing framework. To better ensure the temperature reduction rate and temperature specifications of the high and low temperature humidity test chamber, a cascade refrigeration unit, which uses imported refrigeration compressors, is selected. This type of refrigeration unit offers advantages such as effective coordination, high reliability, and easy application and maintenance. When using this system, certain details should not be overlooked. What are these details?

1. Strictly abide by the system operation rules to avoid others violating the system operation rules.

2. Non-technical personnel are not allowed to disassemble and repair this machine. If disassembly and repair are required, the operation shall be carried out under the condition of ensuring power off and accompanied by personnel for supervision to avoid accidents.

3. When opening or closing the door or taking or putting the test object out of the test chamber, do not let the test object contact with the rubber edge of the door or the edge of the box to prevent the rubber edge from being worn.

4, the surrounding ground should be kept clean at any time, so as not to suck a lot of dust into the unit to deteriorate working conditions and reduce performance.

5. Attention should be paid to protection during use, and it should not be collided with sharp or blunt objects. The test products placed in the laboratory should be kept at a certain distance from the suction and exhaust air outlets of the air conditioning channel to avoid hindering the air circulation.

6. Prolonged inactivity can reduce the system's effective lifespan, so it should be powered on and operated at least once every 10 days. Avoid frequent short-term use of the system. After each operation, the system should not be restarted more than 5 times per hour, with each start-stop interval being at least 3 minutes. Do not open the door when it is cold to prevent damage to the door seal.

7. After each test, set the temperature near the ambient temperature, work for about 30 minutes, then cut off the power supply, and wipe clean the inner wall of the working room.

8. Regular cleaning of the evaporator (dehumidifier): Due to the different cleanliness levels of the samples, a lot of dust and other small particles will be condensed on the evaporator (dehumidifier) under the action of forced air circulation, so it should be cleaned regularly.

9. The condenser should be maintained regularly and kept clean. Dust sticking to the condenser will make the compressor dissipate heat poorly, resulting in high pressure switch jumping and generating false alarm. The condenser should be maintained regularly.

10. Regularly clean the humidifier to prevent scale buildup, which can reduce its efficiency and lifespan and cause blockages in the water supply lines. To clean it, remove the evaporator panel from the working chamber, use a soft brush to scrub the humidifier, rinse with clean water, and drain promptly. 11. Regularly check the test cloth of the wet bulb. If the surface becomes dirty or hard, replace it to ensure the accuracy of the humidity sensor's readings. The test cloth should be replaced every three months. When replacing it, first clean the water collection head, wipe the temperature sensor clean with a clean cloth, and then replace the test cloth. Ensure your hands are clean when replacing the new test cloth.

Reliability Environmental Testing A Comprehensive Guide(1)

2025-06-10

Introduction

Reliability testing is a critical process in the development and production of equipment, ensuring that devices meet specified performance standards under expected operating conditions. Depending on the test environment, reliability testing can be classified into laboratory testing and field testing. Laboratory reliability tests are conducted under controlled conditions, which may or may not simulate real-world scenarios, whereas field reliability tests are performed in actual operational environments.

 

Based on the objectives and stages of product development, reliability testing can be further divided into:

  • Reliability Engineering Tests (including Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Reliability Growth Testing) – aimed at identifying and eliminating faults, typically conducted during the development phase.
  • Reliability Statistical Tests (including Reliability Verification Tests and Reliability Measurement Tests) – used to validate whether a product meets reliability requirements or to estimate its reliability metrics, usually performed during development and production.

 

This article focuses on Reliability Statistical Testing, covering test procedures, methodologies, performance monitoring, fault handling, and reliability metric calculations.


1. General Test Plan and Requirements

(1) Pre-Test Preparation

Before conducting reliability testing, a Reliability Test Plan must be developed, leveraging existing test data to avoid redundancy. Key preparatory steps include:

  • Equipment Readiness: Ensure that the device under test (DUT), test equipment, and auxiliary instruments are properly configured and calibrated.
  • Environmental Stress Screening (ESS): The DUT should undergo ESS to eliminate early-life failures.
  • Test Review: A pre-test review should confirm that all conditions are met for a valid test.

 

(2) Comprehensive Environmental Test Conditions

The test environment should simulate real-world operational stresses, including:

  • Stress Combination: Sequential simulation of major stresses encountered in actual use.
  • Operating Conditions: The DUT should operate under typical workload and environmental conditions.
  • Standard Compliance: Test conditions should align with technical standards or contractual requirements.

 

(3) Statistical Test Plans and Selection

Two primary test plans are defined:

  • Fixed-Time Truncated Test Plan: Suitable when precise test duration and cost estimation are required.
  • Sequential Truncated Test Plan: Preferred when the producer’s and consumer’s risks (10%–20%) are acceptable, especially for high- or low-reliability devices or when sample sizes are small.

 

Sample Selection:

  • The DUT must be randomly selected from a batch produced under identical design and manufacturing conditions.
  • A minimum of two samples is recommended, though a single sample may be allowed if fewer than three units are available.

2. Types of Reliability Statistical Tests

(1) Reliability Qualification Test

Purpose: To verify whether the design meets specified reliability requirements.

Key Aspects:

  • Conducted under simulated operational conditions.
  • Requires representative samples of the approved technical configuration.
  • Includes test condition determination, fault classification, and pass/fail criteria.

 

(2) Reliability Acceptance Test

Purpose: To ensure that mass-produced devices meet reliability standards before delivery.

Key Aspects:

  • Performed on randomly selected samples from production batches.
  • Uses the same environmental conditions as qualification testing.
  • Includes batch acceptance/rejection criteria based on test results.

 

(3) Reliability Measurement Test

Purpose: To estimate reliability metrics such as failure rate (λ), mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to failure (MTTF).

Key Aspects:

  • No predefined truncation time; reliability can be estimated at any stage.
  • Statistical methods are used to compute point estimates and confidence intervals.

 

(4) Reliability Assurance Test

Purpose: An alternative to acceptance testing for highly reliable or mature products where conventional testing is impractical.

Key Aspects:

  • Conducted after ESS.
  • Focuses on fault-free operation duration (t).
  • Requires agreement between the manufacturer and customer.

Conclusion

Reliability environmental testing is essential for ensuring product durability and performance. By implementing structured test plans—whether qualification, acceptance, measurement, or assurance testing—manufacturers can validate reliability metrics, optimize designs, and deliver high-quality products.

Environmental reliability testing can be achieved through environmental test chambers, which simulate real-world conditions to evaluate product performance, significantly reducing testing time and improving efficiency.

Lab-Companion has over 20 years of expertise in manufacturing environmental test equipment. With extensive practical experience and on-site installation support, we help customers overcome real-world challenges in testing applications.

Requirements for the installation of the water spray test chamber

2025-06-10

This device differs from ordinary equipment, so the installation site must meet the following special requirements:

  1. The site must have ample space for the test equipment and sufficient maintenance area.
  2. The laboratory should be equipped with a water supply system.
  3.  The installation site should have ideal drainage facilities, such as ditches and outlets.
  4. The power supply for the device should have a good grounding system and a waterproof base and cover to prevent electrical leakage or electric shock due to water splashing onto the power source.
  5. The height of the installation site should allow the device to operate normally and facilitate future maintenance and repairs after installation.
  6. The annual temperature at the installation site should be maintained between 5-32℃, with a relative humidity not exceeding 85%, and there should be adequate ventilation.
  7. The installation should be in a dust-free environment.
  8.  The environmental temperature at the installation site should avoid sudden changes.
  9. The installation should be on a level surface (using a level to ensure it is level).
  10. The installation should be in a location away from direct sunlight.
  11.  The installation should be far from flammable materials, explosive materials, and high-temperature heat sources.
  12.  It is best not to install other equipment in the laboratory to prevent moisture-induced corrosion.
  13. Water source: municipal tap water。   

Can Statcom control harmonics?

2025-06-06

STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) can help control harmonics, but its primary function is not harmonic filtering. Here's how it relates to harmonics:

1. Primary Role of STATCOM:

Reactive Power Compensation: STATCOM provides fast and dynamic reactive power support to regulate voltage and improve power system stability.

Voltage Stability: It helps maintain grid voltage by injecting or absorbing reactive power as needed.

2. Harmonic Impact of STATCOM:

Self-Generated Harmonics: STATCOMs use voltage-source converters (VSCs) with high-frequency switching (e.g., PWM), which can introduce high-frequency harmonics into the system.

Mitigation Through Design: Modern STATCOMs employ:

Multilevel Converters (e.g., cascaded H-bridge, MMC) to reduce harmonic distortion.

PWM Techniques (Sinusoidal PWM, Selective Harmonic Elimination) to minimize harmonics.

Filters (Passive/Active) to suppress residual harmonics.

3. Can STATCOM Actively Mitigate Harmonics?

Limited Direct Harmonic Control: STATCOMs are not primarily designed as harmonic filters, but some advanced configurations (like hybrid STATCOMs with active filtering) can help mitigate harmonics.

Combined Solutions: STATCOMs are often paired with passive filters or active power filters (APFs) to address harmonics effectively.

While a STATCOM alone is not a dedicated harmonic filter, properly designed STATCOMs (with multilevel converters and filters) can reduce harmonic generation. For strong harmonic mitigation, a combination of STATCOM + Active/Passive Filters is typically used.

How should the power factor of single-phase be managed?

2025-06-06
The low power factor of a single-phase circuit will lead to a decrease in equipment efficiency and an increase in line loss. To control the power factor, we need to analyze the causes and take targeted measures. The following are common control methods:

I. Common causes of low power factor
1. Mainly inductive loads
Equipment such as fluorescent lamps, motors, transformers, etc., need to consume reactive power during operation, resulting in a low power factor (usually less than 0.8).

2. Light load or no load
When the actual load of the equipment is far lower than the rated power (such as "a big horse pulling a small cart"), the proportion of reactive power increases and the power factor decreases.

3. Harmonic influence
Non-linear loads (such as inverters, switching power supplies, LED lights) generate harmonics, resulting in voltage and current waveform distortion and deterioration of the power factor.

II. Power factor control measures
1. Reactive compensation (the most direct and effective)
Through parallel capacitors or dynamic reactive compensation devices, capacitive reactive power is provided to offset the reactive demand of the inductive load and improve the power factor.
a. Fixed capacitor compensation
Applicable scenarios: occasions with stable load and small changes in reactive power demand (such as household single-phase motors and small office equipment).
Advantages: low cost, simple structure, and easy maintenance.
Disadvantages: unable to track load changes, may over-compensate (causing power factor to advance).
Installation method: connect the capacitor in parallel at both ends of the inductive load or in the distribution box, and pay attention to the matching of the capacitor rated voltage with the circuit (such as 220V single-phase system).

b. Dynamic reactive power compensation (such as thyristor switching capacitor)
Applicable scenarios: occasions with frequent load changes (such as welding machines, frequency conversion equipment).
Advantages: capacitors can be automatically switched according to real-time reactive power demand to avoid over-compensation.
Disadvantages: high cost and need to be equipped with a controller.

2. Choose high power factor equipment

a. Replace inefficient equipment: replace traditional equipment with energy-saving inductive loads (such as high power factor fluorescent lamps and permanent magnet synchronous motors).

For example: the power factor of ordinary fluorescent lamps is about 0.5, while energy-saving fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts can reach more than 0.95.

b. Give priority to resistive or capacitive loads: such as electric heating equipment and LED lamps (high power factor models need to be selected to avoid harmonic products).

3. Reasonably match the load to avoid light load operation
a. Adjust the capacity of the equipment: select equipment with appropriate power according to the actual load to avoid "a big horse pulling a small cart".
Example: If the actual power of a single-phase motor is 0.5kW, select a model with a rated power of 0.75kW instead of 1.5kW.

b. Parallel operation or time-sharing use: For light-load equipment, multiple low-power devices can be connected in parallel to replace a single high-power device, or no-load operation can be avoided (such as turning off idle electrical appliances in time).

4. Harmonic control (for non-linear loads)
a. Install harmonic filters: Install LC filters or active power filters (APF) at the front end of non-linear loads (such as inverters and switching power supplies) to suppress harmonic currents and improve power factors.

b. Isolate non-linear loads: Power non-linear loads and inductive loads separately to avoid mutual influence of harmonics.

c. Select low-harmonic equipment: Give priority to electrical appliances that meet harmonic limit standards (such as IEC 61000-3-2), such as switching power supplies with PFC (power factor correction) circuits.

5. Optimize line layout and maintenance
a. Shorten power supply distance: Reduce line impedance and reduce reactive power loss in the line.

b. Regularly maintain equipment: Clean dust from motors, transformers and other equipment to ensure their operating efficiency and reduce reactive power loss caused by equipment aging.
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dynamic compensation SVG

Single-phase power factor control needs to be combined with load characteristics, with reactive compensation as the core, supplemented by equipment upgrades, harmonic control and load optimization. For ordinary users, priority is given to simple and easy capacitor compensation and replacement of high-efficiency equipment; for industrial or complex scenarios, professionally designed dynamic compensation and harmonic suppression solutions are required to achieve safe and economical governance effects.

Low voltage capacitor banks and filter banks

2025-06-06

Both capacitor banks and filter banks are used in low voltage (LV) power systems for reactive power compensation and power quality improvement, but they serve different primary purposes.

1. Low Voltage Capacitor Banks

Purpose:

  • Reactive power compensation (power factor correction)
  • Voltage support (reduces line losses and improves efficiency)

Components:

  • Capacitors (fixed or switched)
  • Contactors/thyristor switches (for step control)
  • Protective devices (fuses, overload relays)
  • Controller (measures PF and switches steps)

Applications:

  • Industrial plants with inductive loads (motors, transformers)
  • Commercial buildings to avoid utility power factor penalties
  • Solar/Wind farms for grid compliance

Limitations:

  • Can amplify harmonics if system has existing distortion (risk of resonance).
  • Not designed for harmonic filtering (unless detuned).

2. Low Voltage Filter Banks

Purpose:

  • Harmonic filtering (reduces THD—Total Harmonic Distortion)
  • Reactive power compensation (secondary benefit)

Types:

  • Passive Filters:  LC circuits tuned to specific harmonics (e.g., 5th, 7th, 11th), mainly used for factories with VFDs, arc furnaces
  • Detuned Reactors + Capacitors Series reactors prevent resonance (e.g., 7% or 14% impedance), mainly used for systems with moderate harmonics
  • Active Power Filters (APF) Electronic compensation (injects opposite harmonics), mainly used for dynamic loads with varying harmonics

Applications:

  • Data centers (prevent harmonic overheating)
  • Hospitals (clean power for sensitive equipment)
  • Industrial facilities with VFDs, UPS systems, etc.
  • Advantages Over Plain Capacitor Banks:
  • Prevents harmonic resonance issues.
  • Reduces voltage distortion and equipment overheating.

3. When to Use Which?

  • Use a Capacitor Bank if:

Your main issue is low power factor (not harmonics).

Your system has low harmonic distortion (THD < 5%).

  • Use a Filter Bank (Passive/Active) if:

You have high harmonics (e.g., from VFDs, rectifiers).

You need both power factor correction and harmonic mitigation.

  • Hybrid Solution: Some installations use detuned capacitor banks (with reactors) to avoid resonance while still improving PF.


The Development Trend of Power Quality

2025-06-06

1. Overview of the development of the power quality optimization and management equipment industry


Power quality refers to the nature and characteristics of the power provided to users by the power supply system, including voltage fluctuations, frequency stability, harmonic content, voltage flicker, power interruption and other aspects. Good power quality is the basis for ensuring the normal operation of power equipment and the power demand of users.

From the perspective of optimization and management equipment to solve power quality problems, it can be divided into power quality monitoring products, power quality management products, power quality software and services, etc.
In recent years, with the acceleration of my country's industrialization and urbanization process, and the popularization and application of various electronic equipment, the market demand for power quality optimization and management equipment has increased year by year. The market potential and industry prospects have attracted many companies to join. In this situation where competition is gradually intensifying, innovation ability and product quality have become important factors in corporate competition. At the same time, users' requirements for power quality are getting higher and higher, which means that technological innovation in the industry is imperative. For example, the development of high-precision power quality monitoring instruments and analysis software to accurately monitor and analyze problems in the power grid; upgrading various filters, compensation devices and voltage stabilizers used to eliminate harmonics, regulate voltage and improve power supply stability.
In terms of application areas, in addition to traditional industrial production fields such as metallurgy, chemical industry, communications, construction, and low-voltage distribution networks, with the rapid development of emerging fields such as wind power, photovoltaics and other renewable energy, a series of new power quality problems have emerged, which has also aggravated some long-standing power quality problems in the past. These fields have gradually become the key areas for the development of power quality products. At the same time, the power quality optimization and management equipment industry is gradually entering new life application scenarios such as residential areas and charging stations, and is more closely related to residents' lives.
Power Quality Problem

2. Application and market size of power quality optimization and management equipment in downstream


Power quality optimization and management equipment is mainly used to improve power quality problems in power systems to ensure the normal operation and high efficiency of equipment. It mainly includes voltage stabilizers, harmonic filters, flicker compensators and power quality analyzers. Among them, voltage stabilizers mainly adjust the output of transformers to maintain a stable voltage level to avoid voltage fluctuations causing equipment failures; harmonic filters are used to reduce the harmonic content in power systems, ensure the purity of power supply, and prevent harmonics from causing adverse effects on equipment; flicker compensators are used to control voltage flicker in power systems to ensure that equipment is supplied with stable power; power quality analyzers can monitor power quality parameters in real time in power systems, such as voltage, current, harmonics, etc., so as to analyze and identify power quality problems and provide operators with targeted improvement strategies.

Overall, with the continuous development of science and technology and the improvement of social informatization, the popularization of technologies such as the Internet of Things is gradually driving a significant increase in the demand for power quality optimization and management equipment. Power quality optimization and management equipment ensures the normal operation of production equipment and avoids production line interruptions caused by power quality problems by reducing problems such as harmonics and voltage fluctuations. According to statistics and forecast data, the global power quality optimization and management equipment market has a market value of approximately US$32.4 billion in 2021. It is estimated that by 2026, the global power quality optimization and management equipment market will reach US$46.1 billion, and the market size will continue to increase at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.3% per year. Among them, Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region. As an important economy in the Asia-Pacific region, China plays an important role in this growth process. According to forecasts, by 2026, China's power quality optimization and management equipment market will continue to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 8.3%. This brings broad market opportunities for the power quality optimization and management equipment manufacturing industry.

3. Competition pattern of power quality optimization and management equipment market


With the development of the power system and the increasing prominence of power quality issues, the power quality optimization and management equipment industry has attracted many companies to enter the market. The demand for power quality optimization and management equipment is large, mainly concentrated in new energy, coal mines, steel and other factories and mines, and the market competition pattern is characterized by dispersion and low concentration.

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