Testing of a Buran flight-model fuel cell
Abstract
A demonstration test program has been performed at European Space Research & Technology Center (ESTEC) on a flight-model Russian 'Photon' fuel cell. The tests, conducted at various power levels up to 23 kW, included current/voltage characteristics, transient behavior, autothermal startup, and impedance measurements. In addition, the product water and the purge gas were analyzed. All test goals were met and no electrochemical limitations were apparent.
- Publication:
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ESA Journal
- Pub Date:
- 1994
- Bibcode:
- 1994ESAJ...18..129S
- Keywords:
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- Buran Space Shuttle;
- Evaluation;
- Hydrogen Oxygen Fuel Cells;
- Performance Tests;
- Technology Assessment;
- Acceptability;
- Power Efficiency;
- Test Facilities;
- Transient Response;
- Volt-Ampere Characteristics;
- Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance