Evaluator PEM-FC
Standardized Testing Solution for Flexible PEM Fuel Cell Characterization
A fast and cost-effective entry into fuel cell testing requires high-performance test solutions that can be implemented efficiently.
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...provide a proven foundation: preconfigured test systems specifically developed for research and development applications. They are based on a defined system architecture, enabling a fast project start while offering a high degree of flexibility and individual expandability.
As a standardized testing solution for single-cell PEM fuel cells, the Evaluator PEM-FC provides a compact platform for precise testing across all relevant development phases. It enables the electrochemical characterization of single cells and their components, as well as performance and polarization analyses, long-term testing, and degradation testing under realistic operating conditions.
Standardized for Maximum Flexibility through a Modular Design
The Evaluator PEM-FC combines the advantages of a standardized platform with a high degree of flexibility. The system can be tailored to your specific requirements and research objectives across all development phases. With optional functions and system extensions, the platform can be configured flexibly for a wide range of testing tasks.
From Material Analysis to Lifetime Testing
The Evaluator PEM-FC supports key applications in PEM fuel cell research:
- Electrochemical characterization, such as EIS, CV, and LSV, for the analysis of materials, MEAs, and components
- Performance and polarization analyses for evaluating efficiency, power density, and loss mechanisms in single cells ranging from <25 cm² to 50 cm²
- Validation of standardized test protocols, such as JRC and DoE protocols, to ensure reproducible and comparable results
- Long-term and degradation testing to investigate stability and lifetime performance
Individually Configurable Parameters for Your Research Scenarios
In addition to standardized test procedures, the Evaluator PEM-FC also supports exploratory and application-oriented research scenarios:
- Investigation of gas transport and mass transport phenomena
- Targeted water and thermal management
- Dynamic and transient operating conditions
- Evaluation of new materials and components under varying operating conditions