Ceramic Fuel Cells (CFCL) has over 10 years in developing end-to-end SOFC systems. This has provided CFCL with the experience and knowledge in designing complete SOFC test systems that are safe, reliable and can accurately reproduce the cell operating conditions of a SOFC appliance. The concept of a SOFC test system is very different to PEMFC testing systems. CFCL's SOFC test systems are made up of two components that must operate precisely together: The test station The test stand/interface. The test station is the platform for full functionality and versatility containing essential equipment such as: Computer and test software Data acquisition unit (DAQ) Cold fuel and air streams & the associated flow control Fuel humidification system Load bank The overall safety system for the unit The test stand/interface are the fuel cell specific components that are customised for the testing purposes, including: Fuel cell manifold, mounting and high temperature instrumentation Furnace and high temperature seals Hydrocarbon fuel processing Air and fuel heat exchangers Hot gas exhaust management A fully integrated SOFC test station is superior to other ‘individual component’ systems because it is designed to work as one complete piece of equipment.