Webinars@INFICON and INFICON Academy Europe - Fall 2021

Webinars

Leak testing of fuel cells and their components – An evolving market and leak testing standards

When: 10/05/2021 - 2-3 pm CET

The automotive industry is currently facing several disruptive changes. The biggest transformation takes place in drive train technologies, from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to new drive technologies. Fuel cell vehicles are being discussed as one alternative fuel saving technology for passenger cars but also especially for heavy vehicles with a need for a large driving range, like trucks.

This webinar will show you:

• Trends in fuel cell technology
• Which leak testing tasks are required for fuel cells and their components
• Leak rate specifications for different components
• When to test throughout the value chain
• Standard operating procedures for leak testing of the different components of a fuel cell
• a detailed discussion of how to test bipolar plates for fuel cells
• Pitfalls to avoid in fuel cell leak testing

Presenter: Marc Blaufuss, Application Engineer

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Leak testing of automotive electronics and ADAS sensors – reliable sensors for safe driving

When: 09/30/2021 - 3-4 pm CET

The automotive industry is currently facing several disruptive changes. Beside the transformation in drive train technologies, the addition of driver assistance systems and autonomous driving features is the biggest foreseeable change. The transition to autonomous vehicles (but not only this transition) leads to more and more electronic components in modern cars. Many of these also need to fulfill very stringent leak rate requirements.

This webinar will show you:

• Different classes of electronics and their requirements
• Leak rate specifications used to avoid liquid water ingress
• Leak rate specifications used to avoid ingress of humidity
• Standard operating procedures on how to test the different classes of electronics
• Tips & tricks

Presenter: Cliff Harris, Business Development LDT

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Leak testing of lithium-ion battery cells – unique new method for reliable and safe batteries

When: 10/26/2021 - 2-3 pm CET

Lithium-ion batteries are installed in many devices used in modern life: from drive batteries in electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles to mobile devices like smartphones and watches up to power tools or medical devices. The one thing all lithium-ion batteries have in common is the need for reliability, safety and longevity. One means of assuring these is an appropriate way of testing lithium-ion batteries for leakage.

This webinar will show you:

• Failure modes for different types of battery cells
• How to derive a leak rate limit for the different battery cells
• When to test throughout the value chain
• The unique approach of direct electrolyte leak detection for finding leaks in lithium-ion battery cells
• How to implement this method in small and large scale production

Presenter: Dr. Yessica Brachthäuser, Application Engineer

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Leak testing of automotive battery packs – avoiding costly recalls

When: 11/09/2021 - 2-3 pm CET

In the automotive industry, new electric vehicles to be released to the market are announced constantly. Cities or regions have decided not to allow for registration of new ICE cars anymore over the next 10 years. At the same time, recalls of electric vehicles due to problems with the battery pack are increasing. This drives the need for a reliable approach to leak testing the battery packs as part of the end-of-line quality control testing.

This webinar will show

• Failure modes and corresponding leak testing requirements for battery packs
• Leak testing methods suited for battery pack testing
• Standard operating procedures
• Examples of battery pack testing
• Tips & tricks as well as pitfalls to avoid

Presenter: Sandra Seitz, Automotive Market Manager

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Our In-Person Seminars at the INFICON Academy Europe are Back!

Date: 16-19/11/2021

Seminar location: INFICON GmbH, Bonner Str. 498, 50968 Cologne, Germany

Our November seminar block deals with all topics related to leak testing in the automotive industry. Over four days, participants will learn all about the basics of leak testing, leak testing applications in the automotive industry, and, on the following two days, special issues relating to new drive technologies such as e-drives and vehicles or fuel cell technology and vehicles. All lectures in this seminar block will be held in English.

16.09.21 Leak testing basics
Leak rate definition, common test methods, practice checklists and more

17.09.21 Leak Testing Automotive
Requirements and application examples for fuel system, powertrain, air conditioning and more

18.09.21 Leak testing batteries and e-vehicles
Testing on battery cells, battery packs, battery cooling systems and more

19.09.21 Leak testing of fuel cells and FCVs
Testing on, fuel cell stacks, bipolar plates, hydrogen tanks, e-motors and more

Familiarize yourself with the topic of leak testing in our seminars. Here you will learn the basics and get an overview of the common measurement methods for different applications. This will give you the know-how to use the right test method for your application and to exploit the full potential of your equipment. Our INFICON seminars are manufacturer-neutral.

More information as well as our seminar brochure can be found on our website in the Training&Education section.

Reserve your seat today - online or by e-mail to: academy.europe@inficon.com.