Question 1

What size electrolyzer do I need for my lab?

Accepted Answer

For a university research lab, a bench-scale PEM electrolyzer producing 100ml–1L/min of hydrogen is typically sufficient. If you need to test fuel cell stacks or run characterisation experiments, a 1–5 NL/min system is more appropriate. We recommend sharing your application brief and we will size the system correctly.

Question 2

What purity of hydrogen can your systems produce?

Accepted Answer

Our bench-scale PEM systems produce 99.9–99.99% pure hydrogen directly. For applications requiring 99.999% (5N) purity — such as GC carrier gas or PEM fuel cell testing — we include a PSA dryer and catalytic deoxo unit in the system design.

Question 3

Can you supply custom pressure ratings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly supply systems with output pressures from 10 bar to 200 bar. For higher pressures, we integrate diaphragm or piston compressors. Share your target pressure and we will design accordingly.

Question 4

Do you supply MEA and GDL materials separately?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We supply MEA (membrane electrode assemblies), GDL (gas diffusion layers), CCM (catalyst coated membranes), and bipolar plates to your specification. Minimum order quantities and lead times vary by material.

Question 5

What are your typical lead times?

Accepted Answer

Standard components: 1–2 weeks. Complete bench-scale systems: 3–5 weeks. Custom-engineered systems: 6–10 weeks. Lead times are confirmed at the time of order and depend on component availability.

Question 6

Do you offer installation and commissioning?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For complete system orders, we offer on-site installation and commissioning across India. This is included in turnkey project pricing. For component-only orders, we provide detailed installation documentation and remote technical support.

Question 7

What payment terms do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Standard terms are 50% advance with order and 50% before dispatch. For institutional buyers (IITs, NITs, government labs), we accommodate purchase order based payment terms. GST invoices are provided for all orders.

Question 8

Do you deliver pan-India?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We deliver to all major cities and research institutions across India. Freight is charged actuals. For high-value or fragile equipment, we use specialist logistics partners with door-to-door tracking.

Question 9

What is a PEM electrolyzer?

Accepted Answer

A PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyzer uses a solid polymer membrane as the electrolyte to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. It is compact, produces high-purity hydrogen, and is ideal for lab-scale and pilot-scale applications.

Question 10

What is the difference between alkaline and PEM electrolyzers?

Accepted Answer

PEM electrolyzers are compact, responsive, and produce high-purity hydrogen — ideal for lab and pilot scale. Alkaline electrolyzers are larger, lower cost per kW, and better suited for industrial-scale production above 100 Nm³/hr. We supply both types.

Question 11

What is Balance of Plant (BOP)?

Accepted Answer

Balance of Plant refers to all the supporting components of a hydrogen system beyond the electrolyzer stack itself — water treatment, power supply, gas conditioning, purification, compression, storage, control systems, and safety equipment.

Question 12

What safety equipment is required for a hydrogen lab?

Accepted Answer

At minimum, a hydrogen lab requires a catalytic H₂ detector with alarm and manual shutoff valve. For pilot and industrial systems, we recommend catalytic + electrochemical + flame detectors, an ESD panel, and N₂ purge capability.

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