Name of the equipment:

Fuel Cell Experiment Test Rig

Make & Model:

Heliocentris & EL 1500, Nexa®

I-Stem Registration ID-

3224910                            

Category of Instrument

Educational training system

Types of Analysis / Testing

Polarization Curve Analysis

Impedance Spectroscopy

Durability and Cycle testing

Application:

Educational Demonstrations

Research and Development

System Optimization

Description of Instrument

The Fuel Cell Test Rig is an advanced educational and research platform designed to study and analyse the performance characteristics of fuel cells under various operating conditions.

Book through I-STEM: https://www.istem.gov.in/ Slot Booking Link I-STEM Slot Booking link for External User

Booking available for Requisition form for Internal External

Faculty In-charge: Dr. Vinod Kumar Sharma Email ID: vinodks@nitc.ac.in Phone number: 9981263331

Technical Staff: Abhilash A abhilasha@nitc.ac.in Dhaneesh D C dhaneeshdc@nitc.ac.in Athulkrishna K R athulkrishnakr@nitc.ac.in

Department MED Office Email ID medoffice@nitc.ac.in Location Thermal Science Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering Lab Phone No 0495-2286449

Features of the equipment ü Comprehensive Measurement Capabilities ü Dynamic Load Testing ü Modular Design which enabling easy integration of additional components such as hydrogen generators, storage systems	Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any Ø Data Acquisition and Analysis Ø Simulate real-world operating conditions by applying variable loads to the fuel cell.
Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5) § Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell. § Typically, up to 1.5KW, depending on the configuration. § Ranges from 50^oC to 80^oC § Hydrogen supply § Control Interface	Measurement/Sample specifications: Ø Voltage and Current Monitoring Ø Temperature sensing Ø Pressure measurement

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