The fuel cell race is on …with almost a third of carbon dioxide emissions estimated to be transportation related, the US government is rushing the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The National Research Council reports that by 2023, the total cost of fuel cell vehicles may be competitive with traditional gasoline-powered automobiles.
Serious challenges obstruct the emergence of the so-called “hydrogen economy,” not the least of which is the lack of a distribution infrastructure that requires large investment capital. An emerging global network is driving the push towards fuel cell commercialization, through the spread of early adopter applications, such as military, CHP / MCHP (Micro Combined Heat & Power), back-up power, stationary power, portable power, electronics and vehicle power.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is the most efficient and fuel flexible of the many cell types that are being explored. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) and Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) are also employed in a wide diversity of applications.  Additional fuel cell technologies include Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC), Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) and Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC).

Since fuel cells are subject to long term loading, durability as well as cost is a limiting factor.  A major goal of research is an optimized fuel cell that will last the full service life of automobiles and distributed power generation.

National governments, research labs, businesses and universities across the world are investing heavily in fuel cell technology research.  Whether you are a test system integrator, manufacturer, scientist, engineer or researcher, AMREL is your fuel cell test solution partner. We are committed to providing you with the state-of-the-art research and development tools needed for tomorrow’s hydrogen economy.

Our innovative test solutions include our FCL Series of Fuel Cell Programmable Electronic Loads, ZVL Series of Zero-volt Programmable Electronic Loads, and our FRA, the most cost effective Frequency Response Analyzer on the market

Fuel Cell Characterization Made Easy
The eLoad line of programmable dc electronic loads is ideal for fuel cell research, design, development and validation.  Whether you’re testing single cells, short stacks, or even multi-stacks, our wide selection and custom capabilities guarantees we’ll have a solution that meets your specific requirements.  In addition, you’ll appreciate the convenience of securing the necessary test equipment from a single source.  Since our products are functionally tested, compliance is assured and set-up times are reduced.

Frequency Response Analyzer Special Value

Unlike other Frequency Response Analyzers (FRA), ours is dedicated only to impedance testing.  This allows us to offer it to you at a reduced cost unparalleled in the testing industry.  You can now perform fuel cell characterizations while conserving your resources. 

Fuel Cell Power Electronics & Energy Storage Testing - eLoad Programmable Electronic Loads 

Balance of System Validation - ePower Programmable Power Supplies
The ePower line offers a broad range of programmable dc power supplies, perfect for controls & data acquisition as well as generating hydrogen through electrolysis.  ePower also gives you numerous choices of supplies for powering blowers, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, heaters, and humidifiers.

In addition to fuel cells, eLoad’s programmable power products will validate dc-dc converters, power conditioners, ultra capacitors, batteries and other elements of your test set-up.