#2 - Hyfindr Tech Talks - SOFC & SOEC Heat Exchangers for Hydrogen | Stephan Pflugfelder - smk (systeme metall kunststoff)

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC) rely on advanced plate heat exchangers to manage extreme temperatures of up to 700 °C. In this episode of Hyfindr Tech Talks, Stephan Pflugfelder (smk – systeme metall kunststoff) joins Steven Oji to explain how heat exchangers enable efficiency, reliability, and safety in hydrogen fuel cell systems.

You’ll discover:

• The difference between SOFC and SOEC technology

• How hydrogen heat exchangers stabilize fuel cell stacks

• Engineering challenges such as pressure drop, gas flow, and thermomechanical stress

• Why SOFC systems are ideal for continuous 24/7 operation

• The future of hydrogen heat exchanger design

Ideal for engineers, researchers, and innovators in the hydrogen economy. Learn more at Hyfindr.com and join the Hyfindr Tech Community to connect with professionals shaping hydrogen technology worldwide.