An ENG collaboration on developing applications for the Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology. Areas of collaboration include:

a. Study and analyze the characteristics of the PEM fuel cell with an aim to optimise its operational performance.
b. Develop the manufacturing process of fuel cell assembly with an aim to mass produce the fuel cell optimally.
c. Explore potential applications of PEM fuel cell technology. Potential applications could be in the areas of stand-by power station for residential applications, efficient hydrogen generation and storage techniques.

Wireless ATE (Automatic Testing Equipment) System

To develop a wireless ATE system for remote data acquisition using LabView, GPIB and wireless LAN. Test parameters such as Input voltage and output currents are remotely controlled by Virtual Instrument (VI) using LabView via GPIB connections; whereas test results such as temperature measurements are sent back to the test station via LAN and stored in excel format.

Development of an Automatic Testing System for Nemic Lambda Power Supply

The objective of this project was to develop an automatic testing system based on the power supply that can perform the testing of the various parameters automatically. The whole system should be able to operate stably, sequentially and intelligently.

Exchanging Students

Four exchanging students from Southwest Jiaotong University, China will come to PEEEGCU to join the PEM Fuel Cell project development in March 2006. They will be here for three months to absorb a rich learning experience.