Fuel cell stack modules

A fuel cell stack module is a stack of cells consisting of a large number of bipolar plates, membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs), seals, end plates, and the tensioning system. Stack modules from EKPO contain additional system functionalities that greatly simplify integration into customer systems and result in a compact design. A special media supply assembly usually integrates pressure and temperature sensors, valves, water separators for the anode circuit, and optional customer-specific functions.

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NM20
NM12-twin
NM12-single
NM5-evo

PEMFC stack module NM20

PEM stack module based on metallic bipolar plates with a nominal electrical output of up to 400 kWel.

Benefits

  • Highest efficiency and durability
  • Higher operating temperature to minimize cooling system
  • Mass production technology enabling low costs
  • Sustainable stack design offering high recycling rate
  • Enhanced power density by more than 50 % in heavy-duty applications
  • Freeze start ability below -30 °C

Parameters

  • Hydrogen-air operation
  • Liquid-cooled
  • Pressurized operation up to 2.8 bara
  • IP6k9k / IP67 housing with EMC shielding
  • Compact integrated cell voltage monitoring (CVM)
  • Integrated media control, water separators and media monitoring
  • Robust sensors and actuators acc. to automotive standards
  • System ready design: direct DC/DC connection and mechanical mounting points for compact BOP integration

Applications

Heavy-Duty

Rail

Marine

Electrolyzers

Power Generator

System Integrators

PEMFC stack module NM12-twin

The NM12-twin PEMFC stack module is available with a cell count of 598 cells (2x 299 cells). At 2.5 bara operating pressure it achieves a power output of up to 205 kWel.

    Parameters

    • Customer-specific stack solutions with power levels up to 205 kWel
    • Hydrogen-air operation
    • Liquid-cooled
    • Pressurized operation up to 2.5 bara
    • IP (6KX, X6K, X7) housing1 with EMC shielding
    • Compact integrated cell voltage monitoring (CVM)
    • Integrated media control, water separators and media monitoring
    • Robust sensors and actuators acc. to automotive standards
    • Stack module validated acc. to IEC 62282 and GB/T 33978
    • Developed for compact stack and system design

    Applications

    Heavy-Duty

    Rail

    Marine

    Electrolyzers

    Power Generator

    System Integrators

    PEMFC stack module NM12-single

    The  NM12-single stack module is available with a stack configuration of 358 cells. At 2.5 bara operating pressure it achieves a power output of up to 123 kWel.

    Parameters

    • Customer-specific stack solutions with power levels up to 123 kWel
    • Hydrogen-air operation
    • Liquid-cooled
    • Pressurized operation up to 2.5 bara
    • IP (6KX, X6K, X7) housing with EMC shielding
    • Compact integrated cell voltage monitoring (CVM)
    • Integrated media control, water separators and media monitoring
    • Robust sensors and actuators acc. to automotive standards
    • Stack module validated acc. to IEC 62282 and GB/T 33978

    Applications

    Light Commercial Vehicles

    Heavy-Duty

    Rail

    Bus

    Off-Highway

    System Integrators

    PEMFC stack module NM5-evo

    The NM5-evo PEMFC stack module is currently available with a cell count of up to 335 cells. At 2.5 bara operating pressure it achieves a power output of up to 76 kWel.

    Parameters

    • Customer-specific stack solutions with power levels up to 76 kWel
    • Hydrogen-air operation
    • Liquid-cooled
    • Pressurized operation up to 2.5 bara
    • IP (6KX, X6K, X7) housing with EMC shielding
    • Compact integrated cell voltage monitoring (CVM)
    • Integrated media control, water separators and media monitoring
    • Robust sensors and actuators acc. to automotive standards
    • Stack module validated acc. to IEC 62282 and GB/T 33978

    Applications

    Passenger Cars

    Light Commercial Vehicles

    System Integrators

    Material Handling

    NM20
    NM12-twin
    NM12-single
    NM5-evo

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