Conducting comprehensive evaluations of PEM membranes and individual cells
For material investigations on gas diffusion layers (GDL), bipolar plates, membranes, electrodes, seals, and catalysts, the Evaluator C50‑LT is ideal. It also enables measurements on complete PEM single cells up to 500 W of power and operating temperatures up to 130 °C.
The Evaluator C1000‑LT is designed for the testing requirements of PEM single cells with large active areas or small cell stacks, with power ratings of up to 2,000 W and currents of up to 1,000 A.
Test Systems for PEM Fuel Cells
Our Evaluator LT test systems have been optimally tailored to the specific testing requirements of PEM fuel cells. They are designed to offer highly individualized testing capabilities. PEM fuel cells and their components can be evaluated using these test systems at temperatures ranging from –40 °C to 250 °C and over a power range from 1 W to 250 kW. Various dynamic gas humidification methods and variable system pressure levels enable the execution of any test programs and load cycles.
For the respective testing requirements, we offer different classes of fuel cell test systems:
| Your Requirements | Our Product |
|---|---|
| Testing of individual cells and components | Test systems up to 2,000 W of power and currents up to 1,000 A for PEM single cells as well as for components such as GDLs, MEAs, electrodes, seals, bipolar plates, and catalysts |
| Testing of cell stacks | Test systems up to 250+ kW of power for PEM cell stacks for mobile or stationary end applications |
| Testing of systems | Test systems up to 250+ kW of power for complete PEM fuel cell systems for mobile or stationary end applications |
| Balance-of-Plant | Test systems for testing the components of a fuel cell system |
| End-of-Line | Systems for manufacturing, assembly, and production-associated quality assurance |
We offer
- Power range from 1 W to 2,000 W
- Temperature range up to 130 °C
- Fully automated, operator-free operation
- Simulation of various reformate gas properties
- Dynamic temperature and pressure management
- Different humidification methods for optimal tuning
- Electronic load with automatic range switching (2.5 V / 35 V) and zero-voltage operation (optional for C50 and C1000)
- PLC control with multi-stage alarm regime
- Fast data acquisition up to 1 ms for various sensor signals
- Integrable impedance spectroscopy (optional)
- Cyclic voltammetry (optional)
| C10-LT | C50-LT | C1000-LT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device Under Test | PEM material, single cells | PEM material, single cells, small stacks | PEM single cells, small stacks |
| Power | up to 100 W | up to 500 W | up to 2,000 W / 1,000 A |
| Specification | predefined | customized | |
| Data Sheet | Download | ||
| Software | HORIBA TESTWORK® | ||
| Accessories | TrueData-CYV | ||
Things Worth Knowing:
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