The FCTS-M system is designed to provide a stable test platform for fuel cell engines. This system contains KDLF series fuel cell specific energy recycling DC electronic load, hydrogen supply unit, air supply unit (optional), cooling circulation unit, sampling control and protection unit, etc. The system is used to test the function, performance, stability and safety of fuel cell engines, which is applicable to fuel cell engine R&D tests and end off-line tests
Product Features
♦ Double safety protection: hardware & software, with customizable alarm values.
♦ Nitrogen purging, cooling circulation purging, the circulating water preheating, coolant replenishment and
gas exhaust, etc.
♦ Electronic loads with wide range of voltages and currents, multiple operating modes: CV, CC, CP, etc.
♦ Data recording and analysis capacities, automatic report generation and one-click export.
♦ Test work-step predefined functions.
♦ Dual operation mode: Manual/Auto, supports long periods unattended work.
♦ Manual debugging function.
♦ Online hydrogen leak alarm and online insulation detection.
♦ Engine DBC file import & parsing.
♦ The saved data can be viewed by CANOE software.
♦ Hydrogen safety discharge channel: timely discharge in case of high hydrogen pressure due to failure of the
pressure reducing valve.
♦ Redundant design of safety module.
System Diagram
Test Items
♦ Test of Hydrogen Emission for Fuel Cell System(Engine)
♦ Gas tightness test for Fuel Cell System(Engine)
♦ Cold start characteristic test in idle speed at normal temperature
♦ Cold start characteristic test in rated power at normal temperature
♦ Hot start characteristic test in idle speed at normal temperature
♦ Stable State Characteristic Test of Fuel Cell System(Engine)
♦ Hot start characteristic test in rated speed at normal temperature
♦ Fuel Cell System(Engine) Rated Power Test
♦ Fuel Cell System(Engine) Peak Power Test
♦ Dynamic response characteristic test for Fuel Cell System(Engine)
♦ Dynamic average efficiency characteristic test Fuel Cell System(Engine)
♦ Insulation resistance test for Fuel Cell System(Engine)
PC Software
Safety Protection
1) It contains hydrogen leak detectors, temperature sensors, flow sensors, pressure sensors, etc.; To ensure the
safety of hydrogen, a hydrogen sensor is designed and installed on the test platform. If hydrogen leaks, the
controller program can take timely measures pursuant to the amount of leakage, reach the set dangerous value
range, directly close the air source and load, and enter the emergency shutdown program. Since the safety of
hydrogen is particularly significant, a special alarm light is designed on the top of the test platform. When
hydrogen leaks, the alarm light can give a warning, reminding the operator to promptly enter the corresponding
processing procedure as per the operating procedures.
2) For some emergencies like gas leakage, abnormal fuel cell status, etc., the monitoring parameters may
change later than the operator perceives. The operator can press the emergency switch, and the system will
immediately handle some key valve parts directly through the loop, disconnect the load, cut off the air source,
open the exhaust valve to automatically release pressure, etc., and send the emergency button status signal to the
controller. After the controller receives the signal, it promptly executes the fault handling procedure, thereby
guaranteeing the safety of batteries, equipment and personnel.
3) The fuel cell test platform detects the fault of FCS engine and displays the fault on the upper computer
interface.