FC-42 Evaluation Package — 360 - 720 W
Laboratory fuel cell system
The FC-42 Evaluation Package is a modular system periphery that allows to run and evaluate the 360 W and 720 W versions of the industrially produced FC-42/HLC fuel cell stacks from Schunk.
Far less expensive than a fully equipped fuel cell test rig, the system offers all necessary parameters for initial investigation and serves as a platform to start product developments.
- Nominal output (single stack): 360 W
- Nominal voltage (single stack): 24 V
- Nominal current (single stack): 15 A
- Hydrogen consumption (single stack): ca. 1.1 sl / min
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 130 x 61 x 190 mm
- Weight: ca. 2 kg
- Operating voltage (Evaluation Package): 20 ... 45 V
- Rated voltage (Evaluation Package): 24 V
- Rated output (Evaluation Package): 360 W / 720 W
Easy start
The FC-42 evaluation package is a modular system that was specially developed for easy and safe operation and testing of FC-42 stacks up to 720 W. The evaluation package makes it easy to start using the FC-42 stack and therefore speeds up your development processes and the design of prototypes.
Convenient integration of additional measuring technology
The separate stack and media module makes it easy to change the stack. Additional measuring instruments or process-related components can easily be integrated in the lines between the media module and the stack.
Extensive applications
In addition to simplified set-up and operation, the system also enables analysis of the operating behavior of FC-42 stacks in normal operation. With its compact dimensions, the system is also suitable for the design of application-oriented prototypes. The ability to start using the system right away saves valuable development time.
Application examples
Stationary power supply with co-generation
- Emergency power and UPS systems
- On-board power supply for motor vehicles and boats
- Small electric drive system
Components
Operator
The main function of the operator is to supply the stack with hydrogen, oxygen and to regulate the cooling. The operator‘s utility interface is arranged just like the interface on the stack. The operator contains the main switch, the data interface to the controller, input for external power supply and a power output to connect loads.
Stack holder and FC-42/HLC stack
The stack holder holds the FC-42 stack upright and protects it from reverse current with diodes integrated into its cooling plate. The FC-42 Evaluation Package is available with a 360 W or a 720 W stack, which is already included in the package.
Power supply unit
The power supply unit provides mains power to the operator ensuring that the FC-42/HLC stack can be analyzed excluding own consumption resulting from powering the system periphery.
Controller
The controller depicts the major system parameters on an LCD display. Coolant temperature and excess air can be varied. An additional load button allows for isolating or disconnecting a load. An integrated data interface facilitates controlling the system via PC using the monitoring and control software.
Software
The software is used for communication between the system control and a computer. The software allows for monitoring of all relevant operating parameters, e. g. stack voltage, stack current, coolant temperature and load state. All data can be saved for further editing.
Leak detection set
A hydrogen sensor for monitoring the workplace and testing for leaks, in addition to a special leak test liquid ensure maximum safety during use of the system.
Accessories
Electronic load
The Electronic Load enables the controllable loading of the FC-42 Evaluation Package and features the following operating modes: constant current, constant power or constant resistance. The load settings can be made manually or via software.
FC-42 fuel cell stack
The FC-42/HLC fuel cell stack series from Schunk is optimized for industrial production. Standardized 360 W module stacks of 360 and 720 W output are available for replacement only.
Hydrogen Supply
H2 Connection Kit
Compressed hydrogen cylinders can be connected easily and safely to the FC-42 Evaluation Package with the H2 connection kit. A pressure reducer ensures that the system's maximum inlet pressure is not exceeded. Available with DIN, BS and CGA cylinder connection.
Power Curves
Technical Data
Please click on the button to the rigth to see the technical data.
FC-42 Evaluation Package
General
- Operating location: indoor, labs, dry
- Ambient temperature: 10 ... 30 °C
- Relative humidity: 20 ... 80 % (non-condensing)
Electrical
- Starting time: 2 min, cold start to rated output
- Operating voltage: 20 ... 45 V
- Rated voltage: 24 V
- Rated output: 360 W / 720 W
Utilities
- Hydrogen quality (recom.): 99.999 %
- Hydrogen pressure: 1 ... 11 bar
- Hydrogen consumption (360 W): 0 ... 4 l / min
- Hydrogen consumption (720 W): 0 ... 8 l / min
- Cooling medium: tap water
- Coolant pressure: 320 mbar
- Coolant flow rate: 240 l / h
- Air pressure: max. 400 mbar
- Air flow rate: 65 l / min
FC-42 / HLC (single stack)
General
- Type/design: PEM fuel cell stack, 42 cells, closed cathode
- Cooling: water / glycol
- Reactantas: hydrogen air
Electrical
- Nominal output: 360 W
- Nominal voltage: 24 V (min. 15 V, max. 42 V)
- Nominal current: 15 A (max. 30 A)
Thermal
- Operating temperature (self humidified): 5 ... 55 °C
- Operating temperature (external humidified): < 75 °C
- Ambient temperature: 5 ... 70 °C
Utilities
- Hydrogen quality: 99.99 %
- Hydrogen consumption: ca. 1.1 sl / min at nominal load
- Maximum anode pressure drop: 15 mbar
- Maximum cathode pressure drop: 35 mbar
- Maximum water pressure drop: 150 mbar
- Air: ca. 25 l / min at nominal load
- Coolant (water/glycol): ca. 3.1 l / min at nominal load
Dimensions
- W x D x H: 130 x 61 x 190 mm
- Weight: ca. 2 kg
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