SMARTER ENERGY THROUGH FOCUSED FUEL CELL INNOVATION

FCvelocity – 9SSL
Ballard Power Systems offers a proton exchange
membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack based on our
proven, fourth generation, transportation stack
technology.

Available now to customers with fuel cell stack

integration capabilities, the FCvelocity–9SSL is
designed to perform in rugged conditions and
is available in a scalable series depending upon
customer requirements. Stacks are available in
power increments from approximately 4 to 19
kilowatts.

The FCvelocity–9SSL provides stable electrical

P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
power to a system over a wide range of
operating and environmental conditions.
Rated Power [kW]1 4.4 8.8 13.2 19.3 A liquid-cooled, hydrogen-fueled product, the
DC voltage (at 300A) 1
14.6 29.3 44 64.3 FCvelocity–9SSL uses Ballard’s standard fuel
Mass (with no coolant) [kg] 7.2 10 13 17 cell components.
Stack core length [mm] 107 167 228 313
Suitable for motive applications, the FCvelocity-
Stack core width [mm] 760 760 760 760 9SSL features fast, dynamic response, robust and
Stack core height [mm] 60 60 60 60 reliable operation and durable packaging.

Type: PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack The FCvelocity–9SSL establishes a new standard
Performance: Maximum current 300A of performance by optimizing reliability, power
density and compatibility with customer system
Shock and vibration Automotive2
requirements.
Fuel: Fuel composition ≥ 85% H23
(pre-humidification) ≤ 15% inert3
Please contact us for product availability and
Oxidant: Oxidant composition Compressed ambient pricing.
(pre-humidification)

Stack Temperatures: Storage temperature 2 to 40° C

(36 to 104° F)
Start-up temperature ≥ 2° C (≥ 36° F)

Fluid inlet temperature 2 to 65° C4

(operating) (36 to 150° F)1

External stack -25 to 75° C4

temperature (operating) (-13 to 167° F)4

Additional information available upon request.

1. Values achieved at Ballard-specified conditions at the beginning of operational life.
2. Vibration: USABC 10. Shock: 5g sections of IEC 60068-2-27 Ea and IEC 60068-2-29 Eb.
3. Measured at the inlet, on a dry, molar basis. When using a recirculating fuel loop, incoming hydrogen purity of
≥ 99.999% H2 is recommended. Purging must be sufficient to maintain inert concentrations below stated maximum.
4. Insulate stack whenever possible to minimize heat loss.

Specifications and descriptions in this document were in effect at the time of publication. Ballard Power Systems, Inc. Ballard Power Systems, Inc. TEL: (+1) 604.454.0900
reserves the right to change specifications, product appearance or to discontinue products at any time (04/2010). 9000 Glenlyon Parkway FAX: (+1) 604.412.4700
Burnaby, British Columbia
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