Advanced Fuel Cell Test System: Features
Advanced Fuel Cell Test System: Features
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Integrated Turn-Key Test System Increased Flow Rate Capability 6-12 SLPM Humidifier Bypass for Wet/Dry Testing Multiple Current Ranges for Accurate Measurement Over Wide Dynamic Range Impedance Spectroscopy & HFR Option Anode & Cathode Gas Mixing Options
Features:
Suitable for up to 50 cm2 cells & small stacks 890e Electronic Load: 125W (5/25/50A or 10/50/100A) 20V; or 500W (12/62/125A or 25/125/250A) 20V 892e Data Acquisition Module: 16 channels of voltage/temperature integrated with FuelCell Dual Anode & Cathode mass flow controllers for enhanced accuracy over wide flow range New: Automated Anode & Cathode input gas selector valves Automated humidifier by-pass for wet/dry cycling Large capacity Anode & Cathode SS humidifiers with automatic water fill Flexible SS temperature controlled heated gas transfer lines FuelCell software for user-friendly computercontrolled cell operation & experimentation Constant or stoichiometric-controlled reactant flow rate Constant current, voltage or power control modes Continuous, real time cell resistance measurement by Current Interrupt & HFR High impedance whole cell & reference electrode voltage sense inputs Simultaneous 3 channel whole and half-cell EIS Automatic shutdown & purge for safe, reliable operation Single USB interface
Available Options:
Anode & Cathode backpressure standard & high capacity Built-in impedance analyzer for EIS & HFR 32 channel stack voltage monitor Additional MFCs for gas mixing on Anode & Cathode
Specifications:
Electronic Load: Maximum Load Current: Maximum Load Power: Minimum Load Resistance: Current Resolution: Current Accuracy: Voltage Measurement and Data Acquisition: Max. Whole Cell Voltage: Max. Reference Electrode Voltage: Voltage Resolution: Voltage Accuracy: Voltage & Current Data Update Rate: Whole Cell Sense Input Resistance: Reference Electrode Input Resistance: Impedance Analyzer (Optional 880): Internal Impedance Analyzer Type: Internal Analyzer Frequency Range: Measurement Channels: Reactant Gas Control System: 5/25/50A; 10/50/100A; 12/62/125A; 25/125/250A (config. dependent) 125 W or 500 W (configuration dependent) < 2 m (100 mV @ 50 A at load terminals) 1 mA at low currents up to 100mA (current setting dependent) 0.3% of full scale current of selected range
Single sine, one generator and two gain/phase measurement channels 1 mHz to 10 kHz Three: whole cell plus two half cell vs. Reference Electrode All 316 SS construction (humidifiers, flow path, valves and mass flow controllers) with Swagelok fittings Temperature controlled reactant transfer lines Anode 6 SLPM (1 + 5 SLPM) and Cathode 12 SLPM (2 + 10 SLPM) Dual rate software controlled mass flow controllers Automatic N2 purge valves Gas supply pressures (3), humidifier water levels (2), external (1), System alarm output (1) Standard: manual control, 0 30 PSIG High Capacity: forced air condensers with large tanks and SS regulators Five: cell, anode humidifier, anode line, cathode humidifier, cathode line 0.25% of span, 1 least significant digit Thermocouple, Type T for cell (Type K optional for high temperature) Dual sparger-type, passivated 316L, 1650 W heaters per bottle Ambient to 99 C Automatic Water fill (requires 45 PSIG min., or 20 PSIG above back pressure water feed) 5 to 35 C 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 20 A Single bench top enclosure 32 H x 24 W x 24 D (+ 16 for heated gas lines), 120 lbs. 32 H x 24 W x 24 D (+ 16 for heated gas lines), 120 lbs.
Alarm Inputs:
Backpressure Control(Optional):
Temperature Controllers: Set & Report Accuracy: Sensor Type: Humidifiers: Temperature Range: Fill Method: Environment: Operating Temperature: Power Source: Enclosure Type: Size and Weight: Safety Features:
Automatic shutdown and N2 purge on under-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, loss of reactant or purge gas pressure, low water, communications failure or external alarm Emergency Stop switch for manual operator shutdown
Specifications given for 25 C ambient temperature unless otherwise noted.
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