C50-HT now equipped with a universal SOFC cell housing

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The Evaluator C50-HT was designed to meet the specific testing requirements of high temperature components such as ceramic membranes, electrodes, sealings, catalysts as well as complete SOFC MEAs and short stacks. It is ideal for characterizing materials and components, analyze durability and degradation or for optimizing the production processes of SOFC single cells including the accompanying quality management.

Within its compact frame of only 1.1m x 0.8m x 1.4m (height), the test station contains flow control for fuel gas and air, fuel gas humidification, a furnace for the test item heating, the exhaust management and an electronic load. The PLC and data management are also integrated into the Evaluator C50-HT. The PLC enables safe, fully automated operation and precision control of the operating parameters such as gas flow, temperature, humidification and load resulting in the easy programming of typical load cycles. As an option, the test station can be enhanced with integrated analytic tools such as impedance spectroscopy or cyclic voltammograms.

FuelCon has further enhanced the Evaluator C50-HT by developing a new, seal-less cell housing to achieve highly reproducible testing of SOFC MEAs. This TrueXessory housing is made of precise, surface-ground ceramic components and therefore not only reduces the retrofitting time and effort, but also avoids any contamination. TrueXessory is available in standard sizes of 5x5cm2 or 10x10cm2 active cell area. These cell housing fixtures are also available in high temperature-resistant steel. Finally, to complete the TrueXessory product line, cell housing fixtures are also available for short stacks.

FuelCon will present this product development for the first time at the “Fuel Cell Seminar“, to be held this year from October 27th – 31st in Phoenix, Arizona.

About FuelCon:
FuelCon is the global leading supplier of test and diagnostic systems for fuel cells, batteries and super capacitors. For years, the FuelCon name is recognized for extraordinary product quality, high technical standard, dedication to costumer service and innovation. With its test station series “Evaluator” the company manufactures test rigs for all typical fuel cell technologies like PEM, DMFC, SOFC or MCFC in a power range between a few watts up to 150kW fuel cell performance. Furthermore, FuelCon offers with the product lines TrueData and TrueXessory a various portfolio of diagnostic equipment and accessories. Aside its headquarters in Germany, FuelCon is with its subsidiary FuelCon Systems Inc. and several Representatives active in Europe, North America and Asia.

Further information at www.FuelCon.com

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