balticFuelCells GmbH

qCf short stack: Our system for the professional characterization of fuel cell short stacks with liquid cooling from 2 to 5 cells.

It enables easy testing of various internal components such as membranes, electrodes, CCMs, MEAs and GDLs. The stacking device enables direct regulation of the contact pressure on the short stack via a pneumatic actuator, which creates fully reproducible test conditions. Flow fields and MEA components can be easily exchanged and tested under different parameters.

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Number of cells	variable for 2 - 5 cells, each 25 cm²
Thickness of the components to be tested	up to 0,9 mm per single cell
Dimensions (LxWxH)	465 mm x 175 mm x 242 mm
Weight (empty)	13,5 kg
Temperature control	Cooling/heating liquids (external thermostat), with cooling level in each individual cell
Operation temperature	up to 140 °C *
max. Contact pressure (@ 8 bar )	6,28 kN / 616 kg / 1412 lbf/ 2,5 N/mm²
Pneumatic connection (actuator)	Ø 4 mm Compressed air plug connector
Operating mode	Mechanical via 5/2-way valve
Media connections (Anode/Kathode)	Ø 8 mm connections (Swagelock compatible)
Electrical connection	Sockets 1 mm for test leads (sense) 8 mm sockets for load lines (electronic load)