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100 W-Class Air-Cooled PEMFC Stack Test Station

Summary

  • High-precision evaluation system for ~100W-class closed-cathode air-cooled PEM fuel cell stacks

  • Designed for activation, performance, and durability testing under controlled conditions

  • Enables precise control of hydrogen supply and dynamic load conditions

  • Real-time monitoring of voltage, temperature, pressure, and flow parameters

  • Built-in nitrogen purge and advanced safety system with emergency shutdown

  • LabVIEW-based control software for automated and manual operation

Description

Vendor

100 W-Class Air-Cooled PEMFC Stack Test Station : HYCUS TE1

  • The Air-Cooled Fuel Cell Stack Test System is a compact, fully integrated evaluation platform designed for ~100W-class air-cooled PEM fuel cell stacks.

  • It enables precise control of key operating conditions including hydrogen flow, air supply, pressure, and applied current.

  • The system provides real-time measurement of critical parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, pressure, and flow rate.

  • Designed for comprehensive evaluation, it supports stack activation, performance analysis, and durability testing under controlled environments.

  • platform incorporates a multi-gas supply architecture (Hydrogen / Air / Nitrogen), allowing stable operation and accurate simulation of real operating conditions.

  • A membrane humidifier (Gas-to-Gas type) enables controlled humidification of supplied air while preventing moisture carryover into the stack.

  • Integrated electronic load capability allows dynamic load application for realistic performance evaluation.

  • LabVIEW-based control software provides both automated test sequences and manual operation, ensuring flexible and efficient testing.

  • The system includes built-in safety functions such as gas leak detection, abnormal condition monitoring, and emergency shutdown, ensuring safe operation in laboratory environments.

Technical Specifications

  • System Configuration

- System Size: ≤ 900 × 600 × 500 mm

- Power Supply: AC 220V, 60Hz
- Max Current: 2A

  • Electronic Load

- Capacity: 350 W

- Voltage / Current: 80V / 70A

- Configuration: External connection type

  • Air Supply Line

- Tube Size / Material: 1/2” SUS Tube

- Pressure Range: 0 ~ 0.5 bar.g

- Flow Rate: 0 ~ 200 SLPM (MFC)

- Humidification: Gas-to-Gas Membrane

- Humidifier

- Measurements:

  • Air flow rate

  • Stack inlet/outlet pressure & temperature

- Additional Feature:

  • Moisture separator to prevent water · droplet ingress

  • Hydrgoen Supply Line

- Tube Size / Material: 1/4” SUS Tube

- Pressure Range: 1 ± 0.2 bar.g

- Minimum Pressure: 0.5 bar.g

- Flow Rate: 0 ~ 50 SLPM (MFM)

- Measurements:

  • Hydrogen flow rate

  • Supply pressure

  • Contril & Data Acquisition

- Controller: Cortex-M4

- Analog Input: 8 channels

- Temperature Measurement:

- PWM Output: 4 channels

- Digital Output: 12 channels

- Communication:

  • TC: 4 channels

  • NTC: 4 channels

  • CAN (1 channel, 1 Mbps)

  • I2C (1 channel)

  • RS-485 (MFM/MFC)

  • Software

- LabVIEW-based monitoring and control system

- Manual / Automatic operation modes

- Real-time data acquisition and system control

  • Safety System

- Emergency stop (E-stop)

- Hydrogen leak detection sensor

- Abnormal condition protection:

- Communication failure detection

  • Pressure

  • Temperature

  • Stack voltage

  • Mechanical & Auxiliary Components

- Stack mounting fixture (5-cell graphite stack compatible)

- Cooling duct module

- Hydrogen purge valve module

- Gas connection ports (H₂ / Air / N₂)

- Cell voltage measurement harness

- Temperature sensors

- Laptop (control & monitoring)

  • Nitrogen Supply Line

- Tube Size / Material: 1/4” SUS Tube- Pressure Range: 1 ± 0.2 bar.g

- Pressure Range: ≤ 1 bar.g

- Flow Rate: 0 ~ 50 SLPM (MFC)

- Measurements: Nitrogen flow rate

- Function: Purge operation and reverse flow · prevention

Application areas

  • Portable Power Systems

  • Mobile Backup Units

  • Remote Applications

Contact us

TerraLIX delivers customized fuel cell solutions backed by deep expertise in air-cooled systems and proven technical know-how. To explore how HYCUS TE1 can support your energy needs, please fill out the RFQ or contact form on this product page.

Key features

  • Compact System for Small-Scale Stack Evaluation

- Optimized for ~100W-class air-cooled PEM fuel cell stacks

- Compact and integrated structure suitable for laboratory environments

  • Precise Multi-Parameter Control

- Independent control of hydrogen, air, and nitrogen supply

- Adjustable operating conditions including pressure, flow rate, and load

- Controlled humidification using membrane humidifier (Gas-to-Gas)

  • Advanced Measurement & Monitoring

- Real-time monitoring of:

- Integrated data acquisition system for accurate performance analysis

  • Stack voltage and current

  • Cell-level voltage (multi-channel measurement)

  • Temperature (multi-point sensing)

  • Pressure & flow rate

  • Integrated Gas & Purge System

- Hydrogen and air supply lines with dedicated sensors

- Nitrogen purge system for:

- Check valve design to prevent reverse flow

  • Removal of residual gases

  • Stack conditioning and safety

  • Electronic Load Integration

- External electronic load connection for dynamic load control

- Supports activation, performance, and durability testing

  • Safety & Reliability Design

- Hydrogen leak detection sensor

- Automatic shutdown under abnormal conditions

- Monitoring of pressure, temperature, and voltage anomalies

- Safe system operation with controlled gas handling

  • User-Friendly Control System

- LabVIEW-based control and monitoring software

- Manual and automatic operation modes

- Real-time visualization and data logging capability

Description

Vendor

100W-Class Air-Cooled PEMFC Stack Test Station : HYCUS TE1

  • The Air-Cooled Fuel Cell Stack Test System is a compact, fully integrated evaluation platform designed for ~100W-class air-cooled PEM fuel cell stacks.

  • It enables precise control of key operating conditions including hydrogen flow, air supply, pressure, and applied current.

  • The system provides real-time measurement of critical parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, pressure, and flow rate.

  • Designed for comprehensive evaluation, it supports stack activation, performance analysis, and durability testing under controlled environments.

  • platform incorporates a multi-gas supply architecture (Hydrogen / Air / Nitrogen), allowing stable operation and accurate simulation of real operating conditions.

  • A membrane humidifier (Gas-to-Gas type) enables controlled humidification of supplied air while preventing moisture carryover into the stack.

  • Integrated electronic load capability allows dynamic load application for realistic performance evaluation.

  • LabVIEW-based control software provides both automated test sequences and manual operation, ensuring flexible and efficient testing.

  • The system includes built-in safety functions such as gas leak detection, abnormal condition monitoring, and emergency shutdown, ensuring safe operation in laboratory environments.

Technical Specifications

  • System Configuration

- System Size: ≤ 900 × 600 × 500 mm

- Power Supply: AC 220V, 60Hz
- Max Current: 2A

  • Electronic Load

- Capacity: 350 W

- Voltage / Current: 80V / 70A

- Configuration: External connection type

  • Air Supply Line

- Tube Size / Material: 1/2” SUS Tube

- Pressure Range: 0 ~ 0.5 bar.g

- Flow Rate: 0 ~ 200 SLPM (MFC)

- Humidification: Gas-to-Gas Membrane

- Humidifier

- Measurements:

  • Air flow rate

  • Stack inlet/outlet pressure & temperature

- Additional Feature:

  • Moisture separator to prevent water · droplet ingress

  • Hydrgoen Supply Line

- Tube Size / Material: 1/4” SUS Tube

- Pressure Range: 1 ± 0.2 bar.g

- Minimum Pressure: 0.5 bar.g

- Flow Rate: 0 ~ 50 SLPM (MFM)

- Measurements:

  • Hydrogen flow rate

  • Supply pressure

  • Contril & Data Acquisition

- Controller: Cortex-M4

- Analog Input: 8 channels

- Temperature Measurement:

- PWM Output: 4 channels

- Digital Output: 12 channels

- Communication:

  • TC: 4 channels

  • NTC: 4 channels

  • CAN (1 channel, 1 Mbps)

  • I2C (1 channel)

  • RS-485 (MFM/MFC)

  • Software

- LabVIEW-based monitoring and control system

- Manual / Automatic operation modes

- Real-time data acquisition and system control

  • Safety System

- Emergency stop (E-stop)

- Hydrogen leak detection sensor

- Abnormal condition protection:

- Communication failure detection

  • Pressure

  • Temperature

  • Stack voltage

  • Mechanical & Auxiliary Components

- Stack mounting fixture (5-cell graphite stack compatible)

- Cooling duct module

- Hydrogen purge valve module

- Gas connection ports (H₂ / Air / N₂)

- Cell voltage measurement harness

- Temperature sensors

- Laptop (control & monitoring)

  • Nitrogen Supply Line

- Tube Size / Material: 1/4” SUS Tube- Pressure Range: 1 ± 0.2 bar.g

- Pressure Range: ≤ 1 bar.g

- Flow Rate: 0 ~ 50 SLPM (MFC)

- Measurements: Nitrogen flow rate

- Function: Purge operation and reverse flow · prevention

Application areas

  • Portable Power Systems

  • Mobile Backup Units

  • Remote Applications

Contact us

TerraLIX delivers customized fuel cell solutions backed by deep expertise in air-cooled systems and proven technical know-how. To explore how HYCUS N can support your energy needs, please fill out the RFQ or contact form on this product page.

Key features

  • Compact System for Small-Scale Stack Evaluation

- Optimized for ~100W-class air-cooled PEM fuel cell stacks

- Compact and integrated structure suitable for laboratory environments

  • Precise Multi-Parameter Control

- Independent control of hydrogen, air, and nitrogen supply

- Adjustable operating conditions including pressure, flow rate, and load

- Controlled humidification using membrane humidifier (Gas-to-Gas)

  • Advanced Measurement & Monitoring

- Real-time monitoring of:

- Integrated data acquisition system for accurate performance analysis

  • Stack voltage and current

  • Cell-level voltage (multi-channel measurement)

  • Temperature (multi-point sensing)

  • Pressure & flow rate

  • Integrated Gas & Purge System

- Hydrogen and air supply lines with dedicated sensors

- Nitrogen purge system for:

- Check valve design to prevent reverse flow

  • Removal of residual gases

  • Stack conditioning and safety

  • Electronic Load Integration

- External electronic load connection for dynamic load control

- Supports activation, performance, and durability testing

  • Safety & Reliability Design

- Hydrogen leak detection sensor

- Automatic shutdown under abnormal conditions

- Monitoring of pressure, temperature, and voltage anomalies

- Safe system operation with controlled gas handling

  • User-Friendly Control System

- LabVIEW-based control and monitoring software

- Manual and automatic operation modes

- Real-time visualization and data logging capability

Contact Supplier

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CEO

Tae-Young Kim

E-mail

support@terralix.com

Tel.

+82-63-581-1633

Fax.

+82-63-581-1639

Address

56332) 28, Sinjaesaengeneoji-ro, Haseo-myeon,

Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea

TerraLIX Co., LTD

CEO

Tae-Young Kim

E-mail

support@terralix.com

Tel.

+82-63-581-1633

Fax.

+82-63-581-1639

Address

56332) 28, Sinjaesaengeneoji-ro, Haseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea

TerraLIX Co., LTD

CEO

Tae-Young Kim

E-mail

support@terralix.com

Tel.

+82-63-581-1633

Fax.

+82-63-581-1639

Address

56332) 28, Sinjaesaengeneoji-ro, Haseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea

TerraLIX Co., LTD