User interface CurrentVIEW Specifications

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current scan lin
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range 0..2.5A/cm² Current density distribution and tempera-
resolution of current 0.01A
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ture distribution measurement in fuel cell
Bild measurement time for 0.5 seconds for 100 measurement cells stacks.
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temperature measure- optional
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Bild measurement time for 2 seconds for 100 measurement cells
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Bild position of measure- at an arbitrary position in a stack up to
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Bild size of measurement 7 x 7mm (0.5cm²)
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maximum current 3A per measurement cell
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maximum operating 100°C
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The user interface CurrentVIEW is easy to use electronic + detailed analysis of flow fields
and self-explanatory. It allows: available configura- rows columns channels active area + detailed analysis of materials
tions of the electronic 23 23 1 160 x 160mm
+ single and continuous measurements up to maximal: 48 24 3 336 x 168mm + optimization of fuel cells
+ visualization in 2D, 3D and as values 48 48 6 336 x 336mm + fault diagnostics in fuel cells
interface USB-Interface + resolution of about 7 x 7 mm
+ saving data as text files in spreadsheet format auxiliary power supply AC Input 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.4A
+ saving data as pictures in jpg format operating environment 0-40°C, humidity: no condensation + current range up to 2.5 A/cm²
+ saving and reviewing of data streams. + temperature range up to 180°C
software User interface and device drivers for
Windows 2000 and Windows XP + standard devices are available
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Bild S++ Simulation Services density distribution can be measured with
Bild Gräfin-Justitia-Straße 2 a high resolution and it offers a linear com-
Bild 82544 Egling/Thanning plexity. So it is also applicable in large fuel
Bild Germany cells. It is connected via USB to any com-
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In a fuel cell the local conditions differ, which leads L3. This voltage depends upon the permeability of Test50 and Test100 complete with 25cm², 50cm²
to an inhomogeneous mass conversion resulting in the magnetic material (dashed line). So it depends and 100cm² single cell fuel cell and resistors to
an inhomogeneous current production. One of the upon the current Im. heat up the fuel cells.
keys to a deeper understanding of PEM fuel cells, Single measurement cells are conducted in series,
DMFC and other electrochemical cells, is the mea- in rows and columns. This is shown in the following
surement of the current density distribution. In picture for example at 3 x 3 measurement cells.
large fuel cells this is important for a save and reli- The alter-
able operation as well as a high lifetime. Up to now nating cur-
the high complexity was a major problem. rents i1(t) to
in(t) will be
fed consec-
Application utively into
The device of type current scan lin shown on the the matrix
first page has a resolution of 17 x 19 measurement to activate Also available is the shown universal design. Out-
cells and an active area of 150cm². It will be placed the rows 1 side the active area with measurement cells and a
between the two half’s of a bipolar plate at an arbi- to n. At the restricted area for the
trary place in the stack. The pictures below show a columns conductor paths, arbitrary
typical current distribution and a temperature distri- the volt- holes may be drilled.
bution. ages u1(t) Different electronics (pic-
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Bild as measurement signals. The measurement cells, rows and 48 columns are
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Bild eral n² measurement points can be reached with 2 pendent input channels,
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Custom made devices
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Measurement Principle
The permeability of a magnetic material is depend-
end on the magnetization and the temperature.
The current Im, which has to be measured, flows
through the coil
L1 and causes a The above picture (by courtesy of Helion) shows a
magnetization of custom made sensor plate with an active area of
the magnetic 800cm² and 46 x 36 measurement cells.
material (dashed Nearly any design is possible. The minimal size of
line). An alter- the measurement cells is 7 x 7mm. The maximal
nating current size is restricted by the current they can measure
i(t), feed into L2, induces a voltage u(t) into the coil and should not be larger than 7 x 7 mm.
The picture shows the standard devices Test25,