The hydrogen and
fuel cell center
ZBT GmbH

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Dr. Volker Peinecke

head of
Department Electrochemical Components

phone: +49-203-7598-3120
v.peinecke(at)zbt.de
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Fully automated in-situ tests for PEM MEAs

For the layer development, the final performance test in fuel cell operation under individually configurable in-situ conditions is essential. Any manufactured CCM or MEA allows conclusions to be drawn about the selected material and manufacturing parameters if it is also extensively tested in-situ. For this purpose, the EK department has four identical single cell test benches with extensive integrated measuring methods and continuously developed test protocols.

Fully automated in-situ tests for PEM MEAs:

  • In-situ tests for PEM MEAs in fully automated single-cell test benches up to 120 A
  • Running-in, activation, performance and sensitivity, ageing behaviour
  • Performance tests under various operating conditions
  • Test protocols individually programmable (e.g. commissioning, accelerated ageing)
  • EIS / CV / HFR / H2 permeation measurements fully automated
Fully automated test rigs for MEA qualification
Fully automated test rigs for MEA qualification
Last update:  06.10.2020