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Fuel Cell Application |
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The I-Scan® force and pressure measurement system is an
important research and development tool for fuel cell design. In a fuel cell, numerous thin plates are stacked
in close proximity to separate the flows of hydrogen or hydrocarbons and oxygen. Maintaining and improving the
uniformity of the contact pressure between these plates over a large area is an important factor in the design
and performance of fuel cells. Eliminating parasitic leakage paths is essential to obtaining efficient
operation. I-Scan offers fuel cell manufacturers tremendous insight into the behavior of components and
assembly alternatives.
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Data from I-Scan allows for direct comparison of the pressure
patterns from different designs thus saving time in design verification and re-engineering costs. Sensors are
available in different shapes and pressure ranges, are reusable, and provide accurate pressure data. With the
help of Tekscan's highly qualified sales and engineering support team, each system can be configured to
meet your specific needs.
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Pressure around ports and in flow field before and after pressurization |
Applications
- Identify peak pressures, localized pressure, and spatial pressure
- R&D for new fuel cells
- Design validation testing
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Benefits
- Improve assembly technique
- Improve clamping fixtures
- Determine which materials are best for
uniform contact distribution
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Typical sensors used in this application
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Model #
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Sensing Area
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Spatial Density
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5027
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1.10 x 1.10 in (27.9x 27.9 mm)
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1600.0/in2 (248.0/cm2)
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5076
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3.30 x 3.30 in (83.8 x 83.8 mm)
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178.8/in2 (27.6/cm2)
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5101
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4.40 x 4.40 in (111.8 x 111.8 mm)
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100.0/in2 (15.5/cm2)
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5250
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9.68 x 9.68 in (245.9 x 245.9 mm)
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20.7/in2 (3.2/cm2)
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5260
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18.98 x 8.14 in (482.1 x 206.8 mm)
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14.8/in2 (2.3/cm2)
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7501
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3.94 x 3.47 in (100.1 x 88.1 mm)
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644.2/in2 (99.8/cm2)
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8050
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11.52 x 10.56 in (292.6 x 268.2 mm)
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277.8/in2 (43.1/cm2)
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I-Scan System
