Fuel Cell System Solution FC-42

The flexible integration package for your application

With the system program, based on the modular fuel cell stack of our partner, Schunk, you can optimally adapt the system output to your needs from 360 W to 1.4 kW. The very compact stacks are equipped with liquid cooling and closed cathode.

… optimum support from one source on your way from the laboratory to the series production solution

We provide appropriate evaluation kits so that you succeed in commissioning your stack easily and reliably. Thus, you receive a flexible and compact fuel cell system which makes both the development work in the laboratory as well as the design of prototypes significantly easier for you. We are also pleased to provide other integration accessories such as humidifiers, filters and hydrogen connection sets.

Do you want to go one step further and plan the production line use of this technology platform? We are pleased to jointly develop a customized system for your series production product with you.

Areas of Application

Research / development and prototypes
Low volume production

Example Applications:

Small traction (electric, lightweight vehicles, special vehicles)
Stationary power supply (combined heat and power systems, UPS, autonomous power supplies).
On-board power supply (yachts, motor homes, special vehicles)

FC-42 – The Modular Fuel Cell Series

All liquid-cooled FC42 stacks are based on a PEM base module with 42 cells and a rated output of 360 W. The modular design makes possible the bundling of individual stacks into multiple-cell stacks with only one central media connection. In addition to the individual stacks, bundles of 2, 3 and 4 stacks are available. Thus, an output range from 360 W to 1.4 kW can be covered very easily and efficiently.

Due to its modularity and compactness, this fuel cell platform is suitable for a wide range of applications. Innovative materials and special production technology are suitable for large volume production, however also make cost benefits possible for low volume production.

Technical Data

Rated output: 360 W @ 24 V DC
Fuel: hydrogen 4.0 (version for reformat operation on request)
Cooling medium: water / glycol
Operating temperature +5…+50 °C (not humidified) or +5…+70 °C (humidified)

Single stack 360W

Weight 2 kg

Dimensions: 130 x 61 x 190 mm

Double stack 720W

Weight: 4 kg

Dimensions: 130 x 108 x 190 mm

Triple stack 1.080W

Weight: 6 kg

Dimensions: 130 x 155 x 190 mm

Quadruple stack 1.440W

Weight: 8 kg

Dimensions: 130 x 202 x 190 mm

Your Benefits

Flexibility in output, voltage and current intensity due to corresponding interconnection of up to four 360 W modules
Water cooling makes flexible design of the cooling system and simple extraction of useful heat possible
Permissible operating temperature of 70 °C also makes operation at increased ambient temperatures possible
Innovative cooling jacket makes the use of conventional cooling media possible
Due to the modularity, the units are exchangeable
Reduced development and production costs and increased ease of maintenance due to tested standard modules

FC-42 EVALUATION Kit –The Modular System Platform for the FC-42 Stack Series

The Heliocentris Evaluation Kit forms a modular system periphery to the FC-42 stack series. Thus, you receive everything you need in order to put the stacks into operation easily and reliably, for testing and to operate in connection with your application as electricity source. You can operate the modules simply as laboratory equipment, however also integrate into prototypes.

The Evaluation Kit is available in two versions:

Stack outputs up to 720 W (single and double stacks)
Stack outputs up to 1440 W (triple and quadruple stacks)

Your Benefits

You can operate the stacks reliably and gently
You can easily integrate additional measurement technology or technical process components in the lines between media module and stack.
You can start using the application immediately and thus save development time
You can use the system for testing stacks in the laboratory and test facility
Due to the compactness and modularity, the kit is also suitable for creating application-oriented prototypes