Powertech Labs, Inc. products

Powertech designed and built the Hydrogen Station Equipment Performance (HyStEP) testing device. The device—the first of its kind in North America—ensures public hydrogen refueling stations meet industry standards and significantly accelerates station commissioning. The HyStEP device is a mobile system built into a trailer and capable of simulating a range of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The on-board fuel system includes three Type IV 70 MPa tanks, with the capacity for storing a total of 9 kg of hydrogen, and monitors various pressures, temperatures, and communications data. The device is able to perform key tests defined in CSA HGV 4.3, including communication, non-communication and fault detection tests at 35 and 70 MPa in accordance with the hydrogen fueling protocol SAE J2601.

Since 2001, Powertech has designed and constructed modular compressed hydrogen fueling stations.  These stations are able to fill 700 bar (70 MPa) fuel cell vehicles in accordance with SAE J2601 fueling protocols. Communication fills and -40°C pre-cooling are features of our design.  The containerized assemblies allow for the easy re-location, or expansion of capacity, to respond to the market demand for hydrogen fueling infrastructure.