quickCONNECTfixture - Liquid Cooling High Amp Single Cell Testing Hardware enables the testing of various fuel cell MEAs/CCMs and other relevant components such as catalyst, membrane, GDLs, etc. up to 5 A/cm2 current densities. The ease of use and repeatability of this unit make it truly unique. The active area that can be tested with this hardware is 12 cm2 (square shape).
The latest version of our quickCONNECT test cells comes with significant improvements in temperature management. The qCF LC (quickCONNECTfixture - Liquid Cooling) high amp was designed for the operation at high current densities where heat generation becomes a critical issue. The liquid cooling layers have been moved closer to the flow fields in order to have direct contact to the graphite flow field plates. This achieves more efficient removal of generated heat from the cell fixture. A temperature difference of less than 1K between cathode gas outlet and cooling liquid can be maintained at 5 A/cm2 and 80 °C cell temperature. All advantages of the quickCONNECTfixture principle like adjustable contact pressure on the active area, independence of thickness of tested components due to a self adjusting monopolar piston and the toolless assembly were retained to assure easy handling and highest reproducibility of results.
The hardware can be used for testing PEM H2/O2, PEM H2/Air, Direct Methanol (DMFC), etc.
A schematic of the quickCONNECTfixture is given below in regards of the cell and cooling concept used in this hardware:
- Weight: 6 kg
- Active area: 12 cm2
- Clamping piston diameter (actuator): 100 mm (OD), anti-twist, low friction
- Liquid cooling: cooling / heating liquids (external thermostat, not supplied)
- Operating temperature range: -20 °C to 150 °C
- ΔT between cooling liquid and cathode gas outlet: less than 1 K @ 5 A/cm2
- Max. clamping force (@ 4 bars / 58 psi air supply): 3 kN / 300 kg / 675 lbf / 2.5 N/mm2
- Air supply device: 4 mm (OD); electrical 5/2-way valve
- Reactant supply (fuel / air): 6 mm (OD) Swagelok fitting
- Connecting-, heating elements: stainless steel / lapped, gold plated, Viton sealents
- Delivery includes: Testing fixture, load plugs (OD 6 mm / M6; multicontact), user manual
- Maximum power density by determination of optimum contact pressure (also known as clamping pressure) on active area
- Continuosly adjustable contact pressure assures full reproducibility of test conditions
- Independence of thickness of internal fuel cell components by self adjusting ramming piston and special sealing concept
- Quick and easy clamping / assembly of quickCONNECTfixture without tools and precise exchange of cell internal components
- Designed for demanding applications in the area of quality assurance and lab environments
- No hose coupling and electrical wiring for replacement of quickCONNECTficture required
- Time saving assembly due to quick release and automatic plug connections
- Cooling layers in direct contact with the flow fields
- Cold start and deep freeze
- Quality assurance
- Reproducibility of the experimental results
- Increased productivity due to easy of assembly and dismantling
A typical lead time of 4-6 weeks to be expected for this product.
quickCONNECTfixture - Liquid Cooling High Amp (up to 5 A/cm2) Single Cell Testing Hardware
- SKU: 19140004
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$22,651.00