Stack Test Station (200 kW) – AEM Water Electrolyser (SE200K-AE)

Overview

The SE200K-AE Stack Test Station (up to 200 kW) is a fully integrated, research-grade platform for Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyser (AEMWE) stack validation and balance-of-plant development. It delivers controlled DC power to the electrolyser stack while managing water/electrolyte circulation, temperature, gas handling, pressure control, and safety shutdown logic—enabling reproducible, traceable performance testing at high power.

Principle of Operation

During operation, the station supplies the required current/voltage to the stack and regulates key process variables:

• Feed/circulation control using pumps and flow measurement
• Thermal management of the liquid loop (typical RT to ~95 °C capability)
• Gas–liquid separation and conditioning via traps/cooling and drying
• Closed-loop pressure regulation using automatic back-pressure control (10 bar standard; 30 bar optional)
  
  

Key Features & Specifications

• Max electrical power: up to 200 kW (AEM configuration)
• Station dimensions: 1800 (W) × 4000 (D) × 2200 (H) mm
• Gas flow measurement: up to ~1000 slpm H₂ and ~500 slpm O₂ (stack-scale ranges)
• Cross-over safety monitoring: H₂-in-O₂ and O₂-in-H₂ concentration sensing (configurable ranges)
• Cell voltage monitoring: nominated channels (±5 V/channel)
• Optional diagnostics: AC impedance / HFR (10 mHz to 10 kHz) for stack health and contact resistance tracking
• Controls & DAQ: PLC/DAQ architecture with automation software for alarms, calibration/default states, shutdown, and data management
• Safety system: gas detection with alarm output and automatic shutdown (configurable)
  
  

Compatibility & Applications

Ideal for AEMWE stack commissioning, polarisation and efficiency mapping, durability protocols, start/stop cycling, pressure operation studies, and BoP optimisation. The station can be integrated with complementary workflows such as potentiostats/EIS diagnostics, gas analysis, and hydrogen test infrastructure via ScienceGears.

Why Source via ScienceGears

ScienceGears supports system selection, configuration, commissioning, and local technical guidance for Australia and New Zealand—helping research groups and engineering teams deploy high-power AEMWE testing with confidence.