980Pro PEM Fuel Cell Testing System（Automatic back pressure）

DC 980 pro Fuel Cell Test System (Automatic back-pressure)

The model DC 980 pro 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 pro 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

Applications

·Activation test

·Polarization curve test

·Durability test

·Steady / Dynamic test

·Durability control test

·Start-up test

·Sensitivity test

·Constant power / current / potential test

·Poisoning test

·Concentration test

·Other tests

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

·Weight: 55 kg

·Space: less than 0.5 m3

·Size: 700*465*700 mm (H*D*W)

Detailed Specifications

1、Flow control system

·Flow range@Anode: 5 SLPM (0.01%~100%), or ±(0.4%RD+0.2%FS) (optional) 

·Flow control accuracy@Anode: ±0.8%RD+0.2%FS

·Fuel medium switching@Anode: Capable

·Gas-mixing flow range@Anode: 10 SLPM (0.01%~100%)

·Gas-mixing flow control accuracy@Anode: ±0.8%RD+0.2%FS, or ±(0.4%RD+0.2%FS) (optional)

·Gas-mixing medium switching@Anode: Capable

·Flow range@Cathode: 10 SLPM (0.01%~100%)

·Flow control accuracy@Cathode: ±0.8%RD+0.2% F.S., or ±(0.4%RD+0.2%FS) (optional ) 

·Oxidant medium switching@Cathode: Capable

·Gas-mixing flow range@Cathode: 10 SLPM (0.01%~100%)

·Gas-mixing flow control accuracy@Cathode: ±0.8%RD+0.2%FS, or ±(0.4%RD+0.2%FS) (optional ) 

·Gas-mixing medium switching@Cathode: Capable

2、Pressure control system

·Pressure acquisition points:

·Fuel gas source@Anode 

·Gas-mixing source@Anode 

·Oxidant source@Cathode

·Gas-mixing source@Cathode

·Cell inlet@Anode

·Cell outlet@Anode 

·Cell inlet@Cathode

·Cell outlet@Cathode

·Pressure measurement range: 0~1 MPa (gauge pressure)

·Pressure measurement accuracy: ± 0.5%

·Pressure control mode: automatic back-pressure

3、Gas emission control system

·Back-pressure control range@Anode: 0.3 MPa

·Back-pressure control mode@Anode: automatic

·Back-pressure control range@Cathode: 0.3 MPa

·Back-pressure control mode@Cathode: automatic

4、Heating and humidification system

·Humidification@Anode: membrane or bubble

·Emergent humidification@Anode: membrane or bubble

·Humidifier Bypass: included

·Temperature sensor: T-type thermocouple

·Dew-point temperature range：RT+10℃~90℃

·Temperature acquisition points: water and gas

·Temperature controllers: cell, humidifier@Anode, thermal insulation pipe@Anode, humidifier@Cathode, thermal insulation pipe@Cathode

·Temperature control accuracy: ±1℃

·Temperature control mode: PID

·Cooling method: Natural cooling

·Dry/wet switching: Capable

5、Cell/voltage Detection

·Full cell voltage: -3.3~10 V (single cell) load reading

·Voltage resolution: less than ±0.25 mV (load reading)

·Voltage accuracy: 0.025%

·Data refresh rate for voltage and current: 5 Hz

·Low voltage alarm for single cell: able to set warning limit

·Internal resistance measurement range:  ≤30 Ω, automatic range switching

·Internal resistance measurement method: AC four terminal measurement (1kHz)

6、Safety interlock system

·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 protection: manual button

·Hydrogen leakage: built-in sensor

·Warning limit: 1000 ppm (max 40000 ppm)

·Pressure control: PID

·Temperature control: PID

·Nitrogen purging: Capable

·Shutdown warning: notification, warning and actions, shutdown

·Warning method: selective

7、Software

·Data acquisition: Real-time

·History data: readable

·Running mode: Programmable

8、Electronic load

·Power: 10 V / 240 A / 1.6 kW

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

·Voltage resolution: 0.05 mV / 0.25 mV

·Voltage accuracy: 0.025%

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

·Current resolution: 0.4 mA / 4 mA

·Current accuracy: 0.05%+0.05%FS

·Minimum operable voltage@full current: 0 V @ 240 A, 0V startup

·Reverse polarity test: Capable

9、Working environment

·Power supply: 220 VAC, fluctuation≤±10%

·Environment temperature: constant room temperature

·Other: ventilation or exhaust system