{"title":"Test Hardware","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFuel Cell Testing Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel cells consist of an MEA, multiple flow fields and endplates. Similar to batteries, multiple cells can be added together to increase the power. Multiple cells are called a fuel cell stack. The power output of a fuel cell stack depends on two factors: the number of cells in the stack and the active area of each cell’s MEA. More cells within a stack increases the voltage output, while a larger active area increases the current capabilities of the cell. A single cell within a fuel cell can generate 0.5 V to 1 V, creating a wide range when multiple cells are added together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel Cells Etc hardware uses a simple, proven design that’s been commercially available for many years. Numerous universities and large corporations have used the hardware for development and proofing new catalysts, membranes and GDL materials, and identification of optimal operating parameters or determining the limitations of the tested components. For more information contact us as your fuel cell stack manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about our fuel cell test hardware or for custom inquiries please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote?category=Hardware\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote?category=Hardware\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pem-fuel-cell-hardware-test-stack","title":"Fuel Cell Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuel Cell Hardware is an electrochemical device that converts chemical fuel, such as hydrogen, natural gas, methanol, etc. into energy and water. This item includes all the key components to make such reactions occur. It also performs compression of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) while providing uniform gas distribution and uniform temperature to the cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nickel-plated plate serves as current collector plate for the fuel cell. The nickel plating provides corrosion protection and good electrical contact with the graphite separator plate. A high purity graphite plate with high electrical conductivity (900 Scm-1) and high thermal conductivity (117 Wm-1K-1) is designed with serpentine gas flow channels and manifold. A gasket is included to provide a secure seal for the MEA. High power silicon rubber heaters are installed at both ends of the fuel cell to maintain a constant cell temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n ✔ Machined graphite separator plates w\/ serpentine flow fields ✔ Nickel-plated current collectors ✔ Banana plugs for monitoring voltage ✔ Belleville washer ✔ Built-in silicon rubber heaters (40 watt) for maintaining cell temperature, with choice of voltages (110 or 220VAC)\u003cbr\u003e✔ Nylon fittings for gas tight connection to 1\/4\" tubing (for active area sizes of 5 and 25 cm²) \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchematic of the Fuel Cell Hardware's Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/Fuel-Cell-Hardware-Schematic.jpg?v=1790960496\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Cell Hardware is also available with other Flow Field Designs Upon Quotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumn \/ Pin Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerpentine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Reference Electrode?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference electrode provides more accurate measurement of voltage without the effect of current. The reference electrode is used to measure and monitor the electrochemical polarization behavior of individual anode and cathode electrode independently. A metallic Pt wire is installed as a reference at the fuel cell hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pt wire reference electrode is generally located in an open compartment independent of the flow field. However, Hydrogen Reference Electrode's Pt wire is located in an open compartment which is connected to the flow field of the fuel cell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuel Cells Etc","offers":[{"title":"5cm² \/ 110V \/ No","offer_id":49732630413571,"sku":"11142001","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ 220V \/ No","offer_id":49732630446339,"sku":"11142002","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ 110V \/ No","offer_id":49732630479107,"sku":"11142003","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ 220V \/ No","offer_id":49732630511875,"sku":"11142004","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ 110V \/ Yes","offer_id":49732630544643,"sku":"11142005","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ 220V \/ Yes","offer_id":49732630577411,"sku":"11142006","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ 110V \/ Yes","offer_id":49732630610179,"sku":"11142007","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ 220V \/ Yes","offer_id":49732630642947,"sku":"11142008","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/IMG_6366.jpg?v=1790959901"},{"product_id":"interchangeable-test-hardware","title":"Single Cell Interchangeable Test Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuel Cells Etc's Single Cell Interchangeable Test Hardware was designed by one of the leading companies in electrochemical research and development to be one of the highest quality and most flexible test fixtures on the market. The test fixture is custom in-house machined from stainless steel endplates to provide flat, even compression across the entire face of your test MEA. The cell comes with adhesive backed heater pads on each endplate to add heat to the cell fixture. To read the temperature of the cell, each endplate has a 1\/8” smooth thermocouple port and a 10-32 tapped port for a surface mount temperature sensor. \u003cstrong\u003eAll standard versions come with serpentine plates. Other flow field options are available upon request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent configurations offered for this product in order to make use of this single cell fixture for various electrochemical applications such as graphite based intermediate plates, titanium intermediate plates, and nickel intermediate plates. Graphite plate option can be used for typical PEM fuel cell applications. Titanium plate option can be used for typical PEM electrolyzer applications. Nickel plate option can be used for solid membrane containing alkaline fuel cells (no liquid electrolyte). The interchangeable test hardware should not be used with acids, bases, and salt solutions to prevent corrosion to the wettable components. Interchangeable test hardware with graphite intermediate plate options can be used for standard H2\/Air PEM fuel cells, H2\/O2 PEM fuel cells, direct methanol fuel cells, etc. Interchangeable test hardware with titanium intermediate plates can be used for PEM water electrolysis, PEM fuel cells, etc. Interchangeable test hardware with nickel intermediate plates can be used for alkaline fuel cells with AEMs. None of the configurations of interchangeable test hardware should be used with applications containing acids, bases, and salts because of potential chemical or electrochemical induced corrosion for some or all of the wetted components. For non-standard applications or non-standard operational conditions, please visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact\u003c\/a\u003e page to learn more about the chemical and electrochemical compatibility of this hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test fixture comes with four 1\/8” NPT x 1\/4” compression fittings, all internal seal O-rings (the cell will also support flat gasket seals), Grade 5 nuts and bolts (with appropriate electrical insulators) for compression, 10-32 truss screws for electrical or thermal connections (one per endplate), 1\/4”-20 brass bolt with copper washer for load connections (one per endplate), and a set of standard configuration of either 25 cm² or 5 cm², serpentine flow path plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 cm² design or configuration comes with two stainless steel endplates and two intermediate plates where the flow fields are machined directly on one face of the intermediate plates. There is a total of 4 plates in this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 cm² design or configuration comes with two stainless steel endplates and two intermediate plates where the flow fields are machined directly on one face of the intermediate plates, and two adapter plates where the reactants are channeled from endplates into the adapter plates and then into the intermediate plates and removed the same way. There is a total of 6 plates in this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please note that the stainless steel end plates are no longer gold-plated, providing enhanced corrosion resistance.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuel Cells Etc","offers":[{"title":"5cm² \/ Graphite \/ 110V","offer_id":49732630675715,"sku":"11142009","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ Graphite \/ 110V","offer_id":49732630708483,"sku":"11142010","price":4575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ Graphite \/ 220V","offer_id":49732630741251,"sku":"11142011","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ Graphite \/ 220V","offer_id":49732630774019,"sku":"11142012","price":4575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ Titanium \/ 110V","offer_id":49732630806787,"sku":"11144003","price":4562.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ Titanium \/ 110V","offer_id":49732630839555,"sku":"11144004","price":4731.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ Titanium \/ 220V","offer_id":49732630872323,"sku":"11144005","price":4562.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ Titanium \/ 220V","offer_id":49732630905091,"sku":"11144006","price":4731.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ Nickel \/ 110V","offer_id":49732630937859,"sku":"11148005","price":8890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ Nickel \/ 110V","offer_id":49732630970627,"sku":"11148006","price":9412.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ Nickel \/ 220V","offer_id":49732631003395,"sku":"11148007","price":8890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ Nickel \/ 220V","offer_id":49732631036163,"sku":"11148008","price":9412.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/interchangeable-test-hardware-3-ss.jpg?v=1790704873"},{"product_id":"direct-methanol-fuel-cell-hardware-test-cell","title":"DMFC Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eDirect Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) Hardware applies liquid fuel to the fuel cell to generate power. DMFC involves gas evolution during the electrochemical reaction that greatly influences the performance of the fuel cell. Methanol has more energy in volume compared to hydrogen, and since it can be utilized in a non-compressed state, it has become a fuel of choice for several uses - including where size and weight are an issue as well as portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis DMFC fuel cell can be taken apart and rebuilt!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMFC hardware can also be used for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell (DEFC) and Bio-fuel cell, in which liquid fuel is required to be managed to flow through the fuel cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item includes all the key components to make such reactions occur. It also performs compression of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) while providing uniform gas distribution and uniform temperature to the cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nickel-plated plate serves as the current collector plate for the fuel cell. The nickel plating provides corrosion protection and good electrical contact with the graphite separator plate. A high-purity graphite plate with high electrical conductivity (900 Scm-1) and high thermal conductivity (117 Wm-1K-1) is designed with serpentine gas flow channels and manifold. A gasket is included to provide a secure seal for the MEA. High-power silicon rubber heaters are installed at both ends of the fuel cell to maintain a constant cell temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined graphite separator plates with serpentine flow fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-plated current collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanana plugs for monitoring voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelleville washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in silicon rubber heaters (40 watt) for maintaining cell temperature, with choice of voltages (110 or 220VAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon fittings for gas tight connection to 1\/4” tubing (for active area sizes of 5 and 25 cm²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchematic of the Fuel Cell Hardware's Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/desc-Fuel-Cell-Hardware-Schematic.jpg?v=1790961451\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 434px\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Cell Hardware is also available with other Flow Field Designs Upon Quotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumn \/ Pin Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerpentine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/desc-Column-Flow-Plate.jpg?v=1790961443\" style=\"width: 127px; height: 150px\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/desc-Serpentine-Flow-Plate.jpg?v=1790961446\" style=\"width: 143px; height: 150px\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/desc-Straight-Channel-Flow-Plate-150x150.jpg?v=1790961449\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 150px\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral lead time is two weeks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuel Cells Etc","offers":[{"title":"5cm² \/ 110V","offer_id":49732631494915,"sku":"11143001","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ 220V","offer_id":49732631527683,"sku":"11143002","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ 110V","offer_id":49732631560451,"sku":"11143003","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ 220V","offer_id":49732631593219,"sku":"11143004","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/IMG_6392.jpg?v=1790959988"},{"product_id":"flow-battery-hardware-test-cell","title":"Flow Battery Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimilar to standard batteries and fuel cells, Flow Batteries convert the chemical materials sent into the battery into electrical energy. The ‘fuel’ is stored outside of the battery, and is introduced to it during operation. The ‘fuel’ is typically kept in an electrolyte. \u003cstrong\u003eThis product comes standard with Column and Pin Flow Fields.\u003c\/strong\u003e Other flow fields are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flow battery is an energy storage system. Unlike conventional batteries, flow batteries are not self-discharging and have no memory effect. The energy is stored in liquid electrolytes which allow ‘charging’ the battery by replacing the electrolytes. The liquid electrolyte is a very corrosive acid. The setup of the flow battery has to consider the cell design to prevent leakage at the cell and the corrosion at connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specific test cell for flow batteries was introduced to solve these problems. A unique and tested cell design allows the flow battery to be sealed at low pressure and maintain uniform compression. All of the manifolds are isolated from touching metal components; thus eliminating corrosion in the path of the acidic liquid electrolyte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined graphite separator plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-plated current collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanana plugs for monitoring voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelleville washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in silicon rubber heaters (40 watt) for maintaining cell temperature, with choice of voltages (110 or 220VAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon fittings for gas tight connection to 1\/4” tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow Field Designs Available Upon Quotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumn\/Pin Type \u003cem\u003e(standard with Flow Battery Hardware)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerpentine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral lead time is two weeks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuel Cells Etc","offers":[{"title":"5cm² \/ 110V","offer_id":49732631625987,"sku":"11148001","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm² \/ 220V","offer_id":49732631658755,"sku":"11148002","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ 110V","offer_id":49732631691523,"sku":"11148003","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25cm² \/ 220V","offer_id":49732631724291,"sku":"11148004","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/IMG_6366.jpg?v=1790959901"}],"url":"https:\/\/fuelcellsetc.com\/collections\/hardware.oembed","provider":"Fuel Cells Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}