Fuel cell laboratory

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Scientific domain LS9: Biotechnology and Biosystems Engineering
Keywords Biomass Utilization Thermal Energy Systems
Home partner institution (TU GRAZ) Graz University of Technology
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Website

Technical staff available Yes
Remote access details No
Remote access available No
Open to external users Yes
Equipment

Mechanical & electrical workshop; Chemical laboratory; Fuel cell laboratory; Reforming test rig; Burning chamber with chimney (up to 1,2 MW); Central heat sink (water re-cooling system up to 5 MW); Several (mobile ) heat sink & heat source systems; Climatic chamber (-20 to +40°C); Vehicle air-conditioning test bench; Absorption heat pump system

Open access to updated information database No
Online booking system details No
Online booking system available No
Description

All fuel cell types can be investigated in the fuel cell laboratory. Priority is given to SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells). There are several test benches for single cells (up to 10 x 10 cm²) and stacks. Entire SOFC systems with all components (reformer, heater, furnace, etc.) can also be tested. An efficient gas supply and high-performance gas measurement technology (GA, FTIR, GC) are available for all relevant gas components. Extensive detection methods for fuel cells (such as THDA, impedance spectroscopes, etc.) are also available.