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 control:Anode 5 SLPM (0.01%~100%),Cathode 10 SLPM (0.01%~100%)
Alarm
Back-pressure:Not available,Optional manual or automatic
Temperature controller:cell, humidifier@Anode, thermal insulation pipe@Anode, humidifier@Cathode, thermal insulation pipe@Cathode
Temperature sensor:T-type thermocouple
Humidifier:Bubble, 300 W
Temperature range:RT+10℃~90℃
Power supply:220 VAC, fluctuation≤±10%
Housing type
Size:700*465*700 mm (H*D*W)
Weight:55 kg
Space:less than 0.5 m3
Safety:Built-in hydrogen leakage sensor, configurable warning limit;Warning limit: 1000 ppm (max 40000 ppm);Pressure control: PID;Temperature control: PID;Nitrogen purging: CapableShutdown warning: notification, warning and actions, shutdown