Staxera optimizes hot-box systems with FuelCon test stations

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For the further improvement and optimization of their Integrated SOFC Modules (ISM), Staxera GmbH has chosen FuelCon’s Evaluator platform and purchased four test stations to support this effort. Staxera, a joint venture between H. C. Starck GmbH and Enerday GmbH located in Dresden (Germany), aims to develop SOFC stacks for series production both for mobile as well as stationary applications. The company is an independent supplier of both stacks and integrated SOFC modules, whose products are available for all interested system developers.

The ISM concept is based on a SOFC module with a thermally isolated cabinet (hot-box), and its design supports easy system integration. It is equipped with clearly defined interfaces for gases, sensors, electrical and current, and has optimally designed stack clamp disconnects. The stack activation, operational procedures and thermal cycle test protocols that reflect real world stack operation are all automatically managed by the Evaluator S5-HT. With the development of the ISM, Staxera has dramatically simplified the system integration by customers. However, evaluating such a complex system requires a reliable, dynamic and flexible test system.

“The testing strategy for our stacks is very close to the requirements of the final application and reflects the behaviour in real SOFC systems. After extensive discussions based on our extensive experience with test equipment from different suppliers we feel confident that FuelCon is able to best realize our requirements and therefore support us in the short term in reaching our goal of providing our customers with robust and reliable SOFC Stacks. Furthermore, Staxera is already successfully using sintering stations developed by FuelCon” expresses Dr. Christian Wunderlich, Managing Director Staxera GmbH.

The hot-box test stations of the Evaluator S5-HT line allows the fully automated, unattended evaluation of the ISM’s long term behaviour, running real load cycles of typical stationary and mobile applications as well as performing detailed analysis of aging and degeneration processes. In addition, the test stations are particularly designed for hot-box systems with unique anode and cathode gas humidification allowing the simulation of various fuel gas and air supply scenarios. The necessary temperature for running the SOFC module is achieved through integrated air and fuel gas pre-heaters. Their design enables the operator to reproduce highly dynamic thermal cycles.

“We are very pleased that Staxera has ordered our test stations and demonstrated their confidence this way” says Mathias Bode, Managing Board FuelCon AG. “With this order we can once again prove our know-how and experience in the field of test and diagnostic systems for fuel cells.”

FuelCon will present its test and diagnostic systems from June 30th – July 4th, 2008 at the 8th European SOFC Forum in Lucerne, Switzerland.


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. 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 / pressbot.net

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