Non-ionic coolants
Fuel cell powered, next to hybrid, battery and alternative fuels, is one of the possibilities for alternative propulsion. Fuel cells will today mainly be installed in buses, trucks, vans and some passenger cars. In addition to this, fuel cells are also being either already used, or under consideration for use in industrial and off-road applications, including construction/mining, marine, stationary power generation and even for aircraft propulsion.
Fuel cells require precise thermal management. The coolant used must not interfere with the electrical systems. If the coolant becomes too conductive, it can cause electrical leakage or short circuits. That’s where non-ionic additives come in: they help maintain low electrical conductivity over time, even as the system ages or contaminants build up. Freecor® EV Micro 10 is specifically developed as a low electrical conductivity coolant for direct cooling of fuel cell stacks.
