1kW fuel cell stack test bench
The GR-FCTS-S1K series fuel cell test bench is a performance testing system developed and manufactured by Beijing Gerui Energy Technology Co., Ltd., designed to test hydrogen-air/hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell units with a power range of 0.1 to 1 kW. This testing system has undergone multiple upgrades, improvements, and optimized designs based on the performance of existing products in the industry. Utilizing optimized hardware architecture and precise software algorithms, combined with nonlinear system parameter identification and multivariable optimization control technology for fuel cells, it achieves precise and controllable operating parameters. Additionally, simulation models for micrometer/millimeter-level liquid water transfer and impedance analysis are established based on data mining and parameter identification technology, providing users with comprehensive lifecycle data service analysis for the batteries.
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Overview of Fuel Cell Test Bench Product Power Levels
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Number |
Name |
Model |
| 1 |
1 (Desktop Type) |
100W Fuel Cell Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-SC100 |
| 2 |
300W Fuel Cell Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-SC300 |
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| 3 |
2 |
1kW Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-S1K |
| 4 |
5kW Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-S5K |
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| 5 |
10kW Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-S10K |
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| 6 |
30kW Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-S30K |
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| 7 |
50kW Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-S50K |
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| 8 |
100kW Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-S100K |
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| 9 |
200kW Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-S200K |
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| 10 |
400kW Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
GR-FCTS-S400K |
Overview of Fuel Cell Test Bench Products
1.1 Product Images
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Type |
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Desktop Fuel Cell Test Bench |
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| 2 |
Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench |
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1.2 Product Overview
The GR-FCTS series fuel cell test bench is designed to provide an accurate and reliable testing platform for fuel cell stacks. This test bench has undergone multiple upgrades and optimizations based on the performance of existing products in the industry. Through hardware architecture optimization and precise software algorithms, as well as based on the identification of nonlinear system parameters of fuel cells and multivariable optimization control technology, it achieves precise and controllable operating parameters. Simulation models for micrometer/millimeter-level liquid water transfer, impedance analysis, etc., are established based on data mining and parameter identification technology, providing users with battery lifecycle data service analysis.
This test bench consists of a gas supply unit, pressure control unit, temperature adjustment unit, humidity adjustment unit, PLC acquisition and control unit, human-machine operation unit, and safety monitoring unit, using the company's self-developed system testing software. It can meet the testing functions of polarization curve testing, steady-state operation, dynamic response testing, activation testing, sensitivity testing, durability testing, etc., suitable for the R&D and testing of fuel cell single cells, short stacks, complete stacks, components, and material levels.
1.3 Product Functions
Nitrogen Purging: Equipped with automatic nitrogen purging function before and after testing, and during equipment failure/shutdown.
Flow Control: Equipped with high-precision gas flow control function.
Pressure Control: Equipped with a high-precision gas back pressure control system.
Gas Supply: Equipped with gas supply setting functions, including fixed flow setting, stoichiometric ratio setting, gas pressure setting, etc.
Gas Humidity Adjustment: Uses bubbling/spraying humidification; equipped with automatic replenishment function for humidification water consumption; capable of switching between gas dry and wet modes.
Gas Temperature Adjustment: Temperature is controlled by PID; equipped with an automatic thermal balance management system during fuel cell operation.
Data Acquisition and Storage: Equipped with real-time data acquisition and monitoring functions for current, voltage, temperature, pressure, etc.
Safety Interlock and Protection: Equipped with dual safety protection strategies for hardware and software, with three-level alarm parameters settable via upper computer software.
Performance Testing: Equipped with testing functions for fuel cell polarization curves, steady-state operation, dynamic response testing, activation testing, durability testing, etc.
Stability and Reliability: Built-in multifunctional controller with stable performance; equipped with automatic/manual operation modes, allowing for reliable 24-hour unattended operation.
1.4 Product Advantages
High Control Stability: Gas flow control ±0.8% RD + 0.2% F.S.; pressure control ±2 kPa; steady-state temperature control ±1℃.
High Measurement Accuracy: Temperature ±0.5℃; pressure ±0.5% F.S.; conductivity ±1% F.S.; coolant flow ±1% F.S.
High Integration Level: Highly integrated equipment, compact layout, aesthetically pleasing design, convenient operation, and complete interface functions.
Strong Data Processing Capability: Capable of automatically collecting, analyzing, and processing data, generating detailed test results, including charts, data lists, etc.
High Equipment Safety: Complete safety protection and interlock functions, with three-level safety alarm limits settable via upper computer.
Strong Equipment Reliability: The equipment has various automatic condition testing functions, allowing for 7×24 hours of unattended operation.
Multiple Function Expandability: Can be expanded to achieve anti-reverse polarity testing; can be expanded to achieve high-temperature dew point testing; can be expanded to achieve mixed gas function for anode and cathode; can integrate electrochemical workstation for electrochemical testing; can be expanded to achieve polarization loss decomposition, EIS data analysis, CV data analysis, LSV data analysis functions, etc.
1.5 Product Parameters
1.5.1 Desktop Fuel Cell Test Bench
| Model |
GR-FCTS-SC100 |
GR-FCTS-SC300 |
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| Rated Power |
100W |
300W |
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| Fuel Cell Type |
PEM Fuel Cell |
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| System Module |
Technical Indicators |
Specific Parameters |
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| Gas Flow Control |
Anode Flow |
0.02~2SLPM |
0.06~6SLPM |
| Cathode Flow |
0.05~5SLPM |
0.2~20SLPM |
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| Control Accuracy |
±(0.8%RD+0.2%F.S.) |
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| Nitrogen Purging |
Equipped with automatic/manual nitrogen purging function before/after testing, customizable purging time |
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| Gas Pressure Control |
Control Method |
Manual/Automatic |
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| Back Pressure Control |
Control Range: 0~300kPa; Control Accuracy: ±2kPa |
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| Temperature Control |
Control Method |
PID |
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| Temperature Control |
RT~90℃; Steady-state temperature control accuracy: ±1℃; Heating rate: 1~4℃/min |
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| Gas Humidification Control |
Humidification Method |
Bubbling |
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| Dew Point Temperature |
RT~90℃; Steady-state temperature control accuracy: ±1℃; Heating rate: 1~4℃/min |
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| Dry/Wet Switching |
Equipped with automatic dry/wet switching function; equipped with automatic water replenishment for humidification |
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| Voltage Inspection |
Voltage Inspection |
Equipped with single cell voltage inspection; Number of channels: customizable; Range: ±2.5V; Accuracy: ±1mV; Alarm limit can be set |
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| Electronic Load |
Operating Mode |
Constant Voltage, Constant Current, Constant Power, Programmable Automatic Operation |
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| Voltage |
40V |
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| Current |
200A |
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| Protection Function |
Hardware Protection |
Pressure switch (can control pressure relief protection); temperature switch; emergency stop switch |
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| Software Protection |
Hydrogen leak; over-temperature protection; over-pressure protection; under-voltage protection; flow protection; electronic load fault protection, etc. |
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| Whole System |
Controller |
PLC |
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| Host Computer |
Optional C# or Labview |
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| Communication Interface |
LAN |
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| Power Supply |
AC220V/50Hz or AC380V/50Hz |
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| Overall Structure |
Desktop Type |
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| Optional Functions |
Fixture; Anti-reverse test; High-temperature dew point test (bench type); Anode and cathode mixed gas (bench type); Electrochemical workstation; Electrochemical testing; Polarization loss decomposition; EIS data analysis; CV data analysis; LSV data analysis functions |
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Note: Can be upgraded or downgraded according to requirements.
1.5.2 Fuel Cell Stack Test Bench
| Model |
GR-FCTS-S1K |
GR-FCTS-S5K |
GR-FCTS-S10K |
GR-FCTS-S30K |
GR-FCTS-S50K |
GR-FCTS-S100K |
GR-FCTS-S200K |
GR-FCTS-S400K |
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| Rated Power |
1kW |
5kW |
10kW |
30kW |
50kW |
100kW |
200kW |
400kW |
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| Fuel Cell Type |
PEM Fuel Cell |
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| System Module |
Technical Indicators |
Specific Parameters |
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| Gas Flow Control |
Anode Flow |
20SLPM |
100SLPM |
200SLPM |
800SLPM |
1000SLPM |
2000SLPM |
5000SLPM |
8000SLPM |
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| Cathode Flow |
80SLPM |
400SLPM |
800SLPM |
2000SLPM |
4000SLPM |
8000SLPM |
15000SLPM |
25000SLPM |
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| Control Accuracy |
±(0.8%RD+0.2%F.S.) |
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| Nitrogen Purging |
Equipped with automatic/manual nitrogen purging function before/after testing, customizable purging time |
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| Gas Pressure Control |
Control Method |
Manual/Automatic |
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| Back Pressure Control |
Control Range: 0~300kPa; Control Accuracy: ±2kPa |
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| Gas Temperature Control |
Control Method |
PID |
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| Temperature Control |
RT~90℃; Steady-state temperature control accuracy: ±1℃; Heating rate: 1~4℃/min |
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| Gas Humidification Control |
Humidification Method |
Bubbling + Spraying |
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| Dew Point Temperature |
RT~90℃; Steady-state temperature control accuracy: ±1℃; Heating rate: 1~4℃/min |
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| Dry/Wet Switching |
Equipped with automatic dry/wet switching function; equipped with automatic water replenishment for humidification |
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| Cooling Liquid Control |
Cooling Medium |
Deionized Water/Ethylene Glycol |
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| Cooling Flow Rate |
5L/min |
20L/min |
50L/min |
120L/min |
200L/min |
400L/min |
600L/min |
1200L/min |
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| Water Replenishment Function |
Automatic Water Replenishment + Exhaust |
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| Voltage Inspection |
Voltage Inspection |
Equipped with single cell voltage inspection function; Number of channels: customizable; Range: ±2.5V; Accuracy: ±1mV; Alarm limit can be set |
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| Electronic Load |
Operating Mode |
Constant Voltage, Constant Current, Constant Power, Programmable Automatic Operation |
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| Voltage |
Custom services provided based on actual needs |
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| Current |
Custom services provided based on actual needs |
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| Protection Function |
Hardware Protection |
Pressure switch (can control pressure relief protection); temperature switch; emergency stop switch |
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| Software Protection |
Hydrogen leak; over-temperature protection; over-pressure protection; under-voltage protection; flow protection; electronic load fault protection, etc. |
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| Whole System |
Controller |
PLC |
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| Host Computer |
Optional C# or Labview |
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| Communication Interface |
LAN |
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| Power Supply |
AC220V/50Hz or AC380V/50Hz |
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| Overall Structure |
Bench Type |
Cabinet/Container Type |
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| Optional Functions |
Anti-reverse test; high-temperature dew point test; anode and cathode mixed gas; electrochemical testing; polarization loss decomposition and EIS data analysis functions; hydrogen circulation function |
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Note: Can be upgraded or downgraded according to requirements.
Beijing Ge Rui Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Key words:
Fuel Cell Stack Test Equipment丨Fuel Cell丨Control
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