{"id":13605,"date":"2024-06-03T10:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/news\/project-launch-development-of-a-multi-way-cathode-valve\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T13:48:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:48:54","slug":"project-launch-development-of-a-multi-way-cathode-valve","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/project-launch-development-of-a-multi-way-cathode-valve\/","title":{"rendered":"Project launch: Development of a multi-way cathode valve"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Project start: Development of a multi-way cathode valve for fuel cell systems<\/h1>\n

Multi-way valves could reduce the number of valves in the cathode path of fuel cell systems, with advantages especially for mobile applications. ZBT and Rheinmetall-Pierburg want to develop such a valve in order to reduce the use of materials and resources and the costs involved in fuel cell production. ZBT is focusing on simulation, material testing, and functional and endurance testing. <\/h4>\n
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Fuel cell systems<\/b> are complex structures and correspondingly expensive to manufacture. In mobile applications, they should also be as light as possible. There are still many areas where adjustments can be made to make fuel cell systems cheaper, lighter and more durable. ZBT and automotive supplier Rheinmetall-Pierburg have identified the valves on the cathode side<\/b>, i.e. the oxygen side of fuel cells, as one of these areas. <\/p>\n

As part of the recently launched M-KaV joint project<\/b>, a functionally integrated multi-way valve<\/b> for the cathode path of fuel cell systems is now being developed. Such a valve would allow a significant reduction in the number of valves required in the cathode path, bringing with it further advantages<\/b>: <\/p>\n