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New Wright Fuel Cell Group Headquarters

1819 E. 101 Street

Cleveland

The Wright Fuel Cell Group Headquarters, located near University Circle, is just one of the many labs where fuel cell testing, research, and analysis is being done by WFCG.  Many other WFCG labs exist throughout the state, each offering different facilities, equipment and technical experts. 

The Wright Fuel Cell Group is expanding its powerful set of existing university capabilities to provide a comprehensive fuel cell development environment – one with truly unparalleled features, and the strength of world-class technical expertise. Dedicated to meeting the needs of Wright Fuel Cell Group members, these facilities and equipment span technologies including PEM, SOFC, DMFC and PAFC. 

 

Prototyping Centers

Fuel Cell Test Bed

This facility gives members the ability to test a number of fuel cell systems and components, including stacks. Tests range from single cells and short stacks to large systems and balance of plant components. Testing of systems up to 100 kW is enabled by a cooperative activity with NASA-Glenn Research Center. Grid connection takes place at AEP’s Dolan Technology Center.

Stark State College of Technology Prototyping Center

A full-featured facility, co-designed by industry to assist in the pre-commercialization prototyping and demonstration stages of the development of fuel-cell based power generation systems. Tape production, punching, lamination, plasticizer burnout, sintering and stacking are facilitated.

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A 10,000-sq. ft. clean room allows multi-layer ceramic processing for planar solid oxide fuel cells. Space for lease enables companies to conduct separate-effects testing for component evaluation and systems prototype assembly, with built-in quality assurance testing.

 

Equipment

The following details WFCG’s existing equipment inventory, though this list is constantly evolving.  One of the unique advantages of WFCG is our ability to acquire specific types of equipment needed for projects.  Therefore, our testing capabilities offer the ultimate specialization capability, and we’re adaptable to your particular needs.

Through a powerful alliance of Ohio universities, Wright Fuel Cell Group members have access to an array of fuel cell experts and state-of-the-art equipment. Wright Fuel Cell Group headquarters has specialized equipment and expertise to fulfill your PEM, SOFC and DCFC testing needs.   For more information click here.

Other facilities are located across Ohio; facilities include atomistic simulations, microscopy and surface analysis, porosimetry and particle analysis, polymer characterization, electrochemical methods, AFM and engine dynamometers (from nanoscale to full scale). In addition, the Wright Fuel Cell Group has invested in the following clusters of equipment, with easy access for industry collaborators:

Material Development

Device Development

Component Testing

Fuel Processing

System Testing

Life Cycle Testing