Fuel Cells
Versaperm Technology Boosts Efficiency and Reliability in the Global Shift to Hydrogen Power

As fuel cells become central to cleaner energy solutions across the automotive, aerospace, power and materials handling industries, the need to maximise their efficiency has never been greater. A key factor in this is the way water vapour moves through membranes, gas diffusion layers, seals and housings. This property, known as vapour permeability, plays a decisive role in fuel cell performance and Versaperm is a global leader in the technology required to measure and optimise it.

Even small variations in vapour permeability can influence efficiency, reliability and service life. Versaperm produces a range of highly sensitive instruments that help designers and manufacturers understand and control these effects throughout development and production. Fuel cells rely on precise water vapour management to maintain membrane hydration and proton conductivity. If vapour escapes too easily the membrane dries out and performance falls, yet if vapour movement is restricted water accumulates and causes flooding which blocks oxygen flow and reduces output. Vapour permeability also affects durability and the stability of a system operating under changing loads and temperatures.

To meet these challenges Versaperm offers some of the world’s fastest and most accurate platforms for permeability testing, including its Mass Spectroscopy Vapour Permeability Measurement System which detects vapour transmission down to Parts Per Million (PPM) or even Parts Per Billion (PPB) levels. The system measures a wide range of gases including water vapour, hydrogen and oxygen and delivers rapid and repeatable results that shorten development cycles and streamline production. It is designed to test both materials and complete components, making it suitable for membranes, gas diffusion layers, seals, enclosures and assembled parts under conditions that mirror real-world operation.

Chris Roberts, Technical Director at Versaperm, commented that as fuel cells progress from development to widespread commercial use, the ability to measure and control vapour permeability is vital for achieving innovation, reliability and power. He noted that the company continues to work with manufacturers, research groups and system developers worldwide to advance hydrogen technology through accurate and dependable measurement.

About Versaperm
Versaperm is a leading manufacturer of modular vapour permeability measurement systems used across energy, aerospace, packaging, pharmaceutical and electronics industries. With decades of specialist experience the company provides precise and high-performance solutions for development and production environments and also offers consultancy and laboratory testing services.

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