New Accelerated Testing and Lifetime Modeling Methods Promise Faster Development of More Durable MEAs
Conference
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OSTI ID:883315
- 3M Company
For the successful commercialization of fuel cell technology, it is imperative that membrane electrode assembly (MEA) durability is understood and quantified. MEA lifetimes of 40,000 hours remain a key target for stationary power applications. Since it is impractical to wait 40,000 hours for durability results, it is critical to learn as much information as possible in as short a time period as possible to determine if an MEA sample will survive past its lifetime target. Consequently, 3M has utilized accelerated testing and statistical lifetime modeling tools to develop a methodology for evaluating MEA lifetime. Construction and implementation of a multi-cell test stand have allowed for multiple accelerated tests and stronger statistical data for learning about durability.
- Research Organization:
- 3M Company, St. Paul, MN
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC36-03GO13098
- OSTI ID:
- 883315
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/GO/13098-14
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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