Fuel Cells Maximizing the Efficiency and Lifetime by Using a Warmed Humidity Measurement Probe Technology Polymer Electrode Membrane (PEM) Fuel cell is a significant technology in hydrogen economy. PEM fuel cell has a low operating temperature (<100 °C), which makes it useful in numerous applications, such as power generation, cars and public transportation. The efficiency and lifetime of a PEM Fuel cell is highly dependent on accurate temperature and humidity control. In this application, the sensor is in high humidity environment, typically over 80% relative humidity. This is a challenging environment, since there is a continuous risk of condensation. Condensation may spoil the measurement reading, and it may take a long time from the sensor to recover from the saturated state. Vaisala warmed probe technology is a perfect solution for this challenge. Warmed probe will ensure that the sensor is constantly warmer than the process temperature. VTT, one of the leading research organizations in Finland, is conducting both low temperature (PEM) and high temperature (SOFC) fuel cell research. VTT is utilizing Vaisala HUMICAP® HMT310F, HMT337 humidity instruments, and now also the new HUMICAP® HMP7 smart probe that is part of the modular Indigo product category. VTT also uses GMP343 CO2 transmitters in their fuel cell related research. Download the related VTT reference case and application note Maximizing the Efficiency and Lifetime of Fuel Cells with Optimum Humidification (pdf) for more information. Read more about the new Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7, designed for applications which involve constant high humidity or rapid changes in humidity. Fuel Cells Related Products Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 is designed for applications which involve constant high humidity or rapid changes in humidity Read more Combined Pressure, Humidity and Temperature Transmitter PTU300 Note that the PTU300 series is being discontinued. The PTU300 is a unique instrument measuring three parameters simultaneously: barometric pressure, humidity, and temperature. Read more Indigo500 Series Transmitters The Vaisala Indigo500 series transmitters are host devices for Vaisala Indigo-compatible, stand-alone smart probes. The Indigo500 series include multi-functional Indigo520 transmitter and Indigo510 transmitter with basic features. Read more Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT310 The Vaisala HUMICAP® HMT310 series is for demanding industrial applications where compact product design is essential. 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Fuel Cells Maximizing the Efficiency and Lifetime by Using a Warmed Humidity Measurement Probe Technology
Fuel Cells Related Products Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 is designed for applications which involve constant high humidity or rapid changes in humidity Read more Combined Pressure, Humidity and Temperature Transmitter PTU300 Note that the PTU300 series is being discontinued. The PTU300 is a unique instrument measuring three parameters simultaneously: barometric pressure, humidity, and temperature. Read more Indigo500 Series Transmitters The Vaisala Indigo500 series transmitters are host devices for Vaisala Indigo-compatible, stand-alone smart probes. The Indigo500 series include multi-functional Indigo520 transmitter and Indigo510 transmitter with basic features. Read more Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT310 The Vaisala HUMICAP® HMT310 series is for demanding industrial applications where compact product design is essential. Read more Contact us
Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 is designed for applications which involve constant high humidity or rapid changes in humidity Read more
Combined Pressure, Humidity and Temperature Transmitter PTU300 Note that the PTU300 series is being discontinued. The PTU300 is a unique instrument measuring three parameters simultaneously: barometric pressure, humidity, and temperature. Read more
Indigo500 Series Transmitters The Vaisala Indigo500 series transmitters are host devices for Vaisala Indigo-compatible, stand-alone smart probes. The Indigo500 series include multi-functional Indigo520 transmitter and Indigo510 transmitter with basic features. Read more
Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT310 The Vaisala HUMICAP® HMT310 series is for demanding industrial applications where compact product design is essential. Read more
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Blog | Oct 11, 2021 Benefits of digital Modbus communication compared to analog signal transmission Although analog probes and data collection technology have a lot to offer, they also present several risks. Modbus is a digital communication... Read more
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Blog | Jan 21, 2019 Measuring humidity in condensing environments Taking measurements in environments with high relative humidity (over 90%) is always a challenge because the environment is so close to... Read more
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Event | Nov 8, 2023 Cleanroom Expo DK 2023 Cleanroom Expo DK 2023 is one of Denmark's largest cleanroom conferences for the Life Science industry. Vaisala's distributor, Insatech... Read more
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Event | Jan 31, 2024 Carrefour des Gestions Locales de l'Eau 2024 - Rennes Carrefour des Gestions Locales de l'Eau 2024 - Rennes The unmissable annual event for water stakeholders, at the Rennes exhibition centre. The... Read more