Hydrogen H2ICE & Fuel Cell Testing
Helping Automotive Manufacturers & Fuel Cell Developers Harness Clean-Burning Hydrogen
Hydrogen is emerging as a critical clean energy source for the future, and Excel Engineering is at the forefront of the change. We offer comprehensive and highly specialized testing services for hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) and fuel cell systems.
Our team blends established engine testing expertise with cutting-edge hydrogen infrastructure. This makes us a trusted partner worldwide in developing safe, efficient, and reliable hydrogen technologies. See how we can provide the insights that spur your project forward.
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) Testing
Excel Engineering has established industry-leading capabilities for testing hydrogen internal combustion engines. We have six secure, heavy-duty engine test cells dedicated for H2ICE testing. We combine these with advanced safety systems and a robust hydrogen fuel supply to ensure you have the safe, high-quality testing environment you need.
Our Testing Capabilities Include:
- Purpose-built H2 test cells – 6 heavy-duty engine test cells, designed with 8-inch concrete walls and blast panels, plus 6 additional H2-convertible cells.
- Integrated H2 safety systems – Redundant H2 LEL/flame detectors, independent safety monitoring, and comprehensive purging systems.
- Precision environmental control – Regulated combustion air temperature and humidity for accurate testing.
- Robust H2 fuel supply – On-site liquid H2 tanks, multiple independent suppliers, and capability for 350 bar H2 delivery to engines.
- Unique natural gas (NG) pipeline access – Iowa’s largest private NG pipeline enables cost-effective SMR H2 production.
- EPA certification approval – Approved for ICE 40CFR1065 certification testing.
- Timeline-driven project management – Proven ability to meet customer deadlines.
Fuel Cell & Component Testing
We provide rigorous validation and characterization services for hydrogen fuel cells and their critical components. Our services ensure durability, optimized performance, and accelerated development.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Full-system thermal cycling – Evaluate performance and durability under fluctuating temperature conditions.
- Component pressure cycling – Assess mechanical integrity and resilience of all critical fuel cell components.
- Injector life cycling (billions of cycles) – Ultra-high cycle testing for hydrogen injectors and valves.
- Clean H2 supply – Meticulously clean, routinely tested hydrogen supply prevents catalyst degradation.
- Independent safety monitoring – Dedicated safety systems for all fuel cell and component testing.
- Conditioned environment – Precisely controlled temperature and humidity for accurate, repeatable results.
- High-fidelity measurement – Precise voltage and current measurement for detailed power output, efficiency, and degradation analysis.