980 PEM Fuel Cell Testing System (manual back pressure)

DC 980 Fuel Cell Test System (Manual back-pressure)


The model DC 980 Fuel Cell Test System, meticulously crafted by DcEnergies, is an advanced and desktop testing platform specifically engineered to accommodate the rigorous demands of high-performance proton exchange membrane fuel cell research.

The 980 is ideal for single-cell and short-stack fuel cell research and boasts a suite of technological enhancements and cutting-edge design innovations. Thanks to a compact footprint of less than 0.5 cubic meters, it is ideally suited for the spatial constraints of educational laboratory use. Leveraging state-of-the-art hardware architecture in conjunction with proprietary software algorithms, the system caters to a wide array of experimental testing needs, including the generation of multi-parameter polarization curves, durability assessments, and comprehensive membrane electrode evaluations. It has already been successfully integrated into numerous prestigious academic institutions’ laboratories.

 

Features

Highly accurate gas mass flow controller

Automatic back-pressure control system with high accuracy and fast response

Gas-mixing enables multiple fuel tests

Compact size, less than 0.5 cubic meter

Dual-display enables key data glance

Automatic thermal balance

Digital control

One-click switch for dry and wet modes

One-click for nitrogen purge

Bubble humidification and automatic PID temperature control

Automatic level monitor for replenishment and drainage

Dual security solution

Built-in gas leakage sensor

Professional software and Support secondary programming development  

Offline data browsing and export

Split-screen viewing for key data

Dual-mode for automatic and manual run

Support high temperature (160℃) test and various sizes of membrane

Modular design makes non-standard customization possible

 

Features

Highly accurate gas mass flow controller

Automatic back-pressure control system with high accuracy and fast response

Gas-mixing enables multiple fuel tests

Compact size, less than 0.5 cubic meter

Dual-display enables key data glance

Automatic thermal balance

Digital control

One-click switch for dry and wet modes

One-click for nitrogen purge

Bubble humidification and automatic PID temperature control

Automatic level monitor for replenishment and drainage

Dual security solution

Built-in gas leakage sensor

Professional software and Support secondary programming development  

Offline data browsing and export

Split-screen viewing for key data

Dual-mode for automatic and manual run

Support high temperature (160℃) test and various sizes of membrane

Modular design makes non-standard customization possible

 

Basic Specifications

Humidification: bubble 

Humidification temperature range: RT~90℃

Humidity range: 100%RH@max flow-rate 5 L/min

Flow control range@Anode: up to 5 SLPM

Flow control range@Cathode: up to 10 SLPM

Temperature sensor: T-type thermocouple

Safety actions: unload the load, stop heating, nitrogen purge and stop fuel supply

Safety modes: overcurrent protection, low voltage protection, communication failure protection, automatic nitrogen purging, temperature protection, abnormal water replenishment protection, liquid level protection, pressure protection

Emergency stop: manual button

Dry/wet switching mode: automatic for both Anode and Cathode 

Maximum load power: 100W

Current range: 0~24 A / 0~240 A (customization available) 

Current resolution: 0.4~4 mA

Voltage range: -0.7 V~2 V / -3.3 V~10 V

Voltage resolution: 0.05 mV / 0.25 mV

 

Detailed Specifications

Electronic Load

Max load current:0~12 A / 0~120 A (customization available)

Max load power:10 V / 120 A / 800 W

Min load resistance

Voltage resolution:±0.25 mV

Current accuracy:0.025%+0.025%FS

 

Voltage measurement and data acquisition

Full cell voltage:-0.7 V~2 V / -3.3 V~10 V

Reference electrode voltage:Not available

Voltage resolution:0.05 mV / 0.25 mV

Voltage accuracy:0.025%+0.05%FS, or 0.025%+0.025%FS

Data refresh rate for current and voltage:5 Hz

 

Other controls

Mass flow controlAnode 5 SLPM (0.01%~100%)Cathode 10 SLPM (0.01%~100%)

Alarm

Back-pressureNot availableOptional manual or automatic

Temperature controllercell, humidifier@Anode, thermal insulation pipe@Anode, humidifier@Cathode, thermal insulation pipe@Cathode

Temperature sensorT-type thermocouple

HumidifierBubble, 300 W

Temperature rangeRT+10℃~90℃

Power supply220 VAC, fluctuation≤±10%

 

Housing type

Size700*465*700 mm (H*D*W)

Weight55 kg

Spaceless than 0.5 m3

SafetyBuilt-in hydrogen leakage sensor, configurable warning limitWarning limit: 1000 ppm (max 40000 ppm)Pressure control: PIDTemperature control: PIDNitrogen purging: CapableShutdown warning: notification, warning and actions, shutdown



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