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UC Merced orders Evaluator test station for SOFC power from Agricultural Waste

FuelCon recently received an order for its SOFC test station Evaluator C50-HT from the School of Engineering of the University of California, Merced.

Years of experience has gone into the design of the Evaluator C50-HT for SOFC testing. Extensive knowledge with regards to material properties, long-term behaviour and the interaction of the several components are necessary for developing a high-capacity SOFC fuel cell test system. The adjustment of test conditions such as gas flow, temperature, humidity and pressure has to be reproducible in order to assure comparability of measured data during long-term test programs. With purchasing the FuelCon Evaluator C50-HT, the University of California will receive a test station that allows this level of reproducibility.

Designed for the specific requirements of high temperature fuel cell characterization, the Evaluator C50-HT enables the testing of components such as ceramic membranes, electrodes, sealings, and catalysts of single cells or short stacks up to 900°C. The system operates using either hydrogen, methane or reformate fuels and is equipped with FuelCon’s proven anode and cathode gas supply and humidification technology. Various mix options allow for the generation of any fuel gas scenario. A PC/PLC control and multi-level alarm handling ensure the fully automated, safe and unattended test station operation.

“We are very pleased that the University of California, Merced chose FuelCon as the supplier of this key testing equipment for this important project exploring sustainable power generation from waste materials.” commented Blair Heffelfinger, General Manager of FuelCon Systems. “The Evaluator C50-HT will enable the researchers not only to perform automated SOFC testing on actual agricultural biogas, but also perform testing on simulated biogas using the Evaluator’s FuelWork software gas mixing tools.”

FuelCon presents its test and diagnostic equipment for fuel cells and batteries at the upcoming exhibition “Hannover Messe 2009” being held April 20th – 24th, 2009, in hall 13 booth F60/3.

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. The Evaluator-B enables the fully automated testing of batteries, super capacitors and energy management systems. 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

Source: FuelCon AG on pressbot.org | Date: 2009/04/16 - 0:00 | 805 Hits