The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) offers various energy storage system testing services, including SOFC testing. Energy storage is a critical component of commercial and industrial applications, and our A2LA-accredited labs support our clients by conducting comprehensive tests that reveal important information about batteries and fuel cell systems. Our lab is a valuable resource for businesses seeking to learn more about the characteristics and potential applications of their energy storage devices.
Understanding Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
A solid oxide fuel cell, or SOFC, converts fuel sources like hydrogen or oxygen into electricity. SOFCs consist of an anode, a cathode, and a solid oxide electrolyte. SOFCs are primarily used as a solution for stationary power generation needs, such as powering remote locations or operations in environments with extremely low temperatures. The reliability, efficiency, and flexibility of SOFCs make them a useful power source for military and aerospace applications. Although batteries remain a more common choice, fuel cells have become an intriguing alternative, and industry experts expect their fuel cell market to experience significant growth in the coming years.
More About Our Energy Storage and Battery Testing Services
Fuel cells and batteries are complex devices that serve as the power source for a diverse range of products and equipment. Our tests address specific aspects of an energy system’s performance. For example, we can evaluate how batteries respond to vibrations just as effectively as we can study the chemical reactions occurring within a fuel cell. Our chemical, mechanical, environmental, and electrical testing services address the many nuances of a fuel cell or battery’s performance. This allows us to provide our clients with the information needed to make informed decisions about their energy system’s design, quality, compliance, and general ability to function properly when exposed to specific conditions. We offer tests for various other types of energy storage systems, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Hydrogen fuel cells
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Sodium-ion batteries
- NiCd batteries
- Lead-acid batteries
- NMC batteries
- Zinc batteries
Our services help businesses streamline the compliance process to ensure their products adhere to the national and international regulations that must be met before batteries and fuel cells can be sold to consumers and companies.
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