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QC/T 1207-2024: Air compressor for fuel cell system
QC/T 1207-2024
QC
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY STANDARD
OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
ICS 43.120
CCS T 47
Air compressor for fuel cell system
ISSUED ON: JULY 19, 2024
IMPLEMENTED ON: JANUARY 01, 2025
Issued by: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's
Republic of China.
Table of Contents
Foreword ... 3
1 Scope ... 4
2 Normative references ... 4
3 Terms and definitions ... 6
4 Equipment and instrument requirements ... 10
5 Operating modes ... 11
5.1 Operating mode 1 ... 11
5.2 Operating mode 2 ... 11
6 Technical requirements ... 12
6.1 General items ... 12
6.2 Operating characteristics and mechanical characteristics ... 12
6.3 Electrical characteristics ... 15
6.4 Environmental adaptability ... 16
6.5 Safety and prohibited substances ... 19
6.6 Durability ... 20
7 Test methods ... 21
7.1 Test conditions ... 21
7.2 Working characteristics and mechanical characteristics ... 22
7.3 Electrical characteristics ... 29
7.4 Environmental adaptability ... 31
7.5 Safety and prohibited substances ... 35
7.6 Durability ... 36
8 Inspection ... 40
8.1 Inspection items ... 40
8.2 Type inspection ... 42
8.3 Exit-factory inspection ... 42
8.4 Random inspection ... 42
9 Marks, packaging, transportation and storage requirements ... 42
9.1 Marks ... 42
9.2 Packaging ... 43
9.3 Transportation ... 43
9.4 Storage ... 43
Annex A (normative) Calculation formulas ... 44
Annex B (informative) Examples of operating characteristic diagrams for air
compressors ... 49
Annex C (informative) Data record of air compressor operating points... 53
Air compressor for fuel cell system
1 Scope
This document specifies the technical conditions, test methods, inspection rules and
marking, packaging, transportation and storage requirements for air compressors for
fuel cell systems (hereinafter referred to as air compressors).
This document applies to air compressors for fuel cell systems, including centrifugal
air compressors, positive displacement air compressors, etc.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this
document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 755-2019, Rotating electrical machines -- Rating and performance
GB/T 2408-2021, Plastics -- Determination of burning characteristics -- Horizontal
and vertical test
GB/T 2423.3-2016, Environmental testing -- Part 2: Testing method -- Test Cab:
Damp heat, steady state
GB/T 2423.4-2008, Environmental testing for electric and electronic products --
Part 2: Test method -- Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
GB/T 2423.18-2021, Environmental testing -- Part 2: Test methods -- Test Kb: Salt
mist, cyclic (sodium chloride solution)
GB/T 2423.22-2012, Environmental testing -- Part 2: Test methods -- Test N:
Change of temperature
GB/T 2423.56-2018, Environmental testing -- Part 2: Test methods -- Test Fh:
Vibration, broadband random and guidance
GB/T 4208, Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)
GB/T 6908, Analysis of water used in boiler and cooling system -- Determination of
electrical conductivity
GB/T 13277.1-2008, Compressed air -- Part 1: Contaminants and purity classes
NOTE: The physical meaning of the compressor adiabatic efficiency is the ratio of the adiabatic
compression power to the actual compression power when the gas is compressed to a certain
pressure, which represents the degree of closeness between the gas compression process inside the
compressor and the isentropic process.
3.13 compressor inlet mass flow
The mass flow of air entering the compressor.
3.14 compressor effective inlet mass flow
The air mass flow that can be effectively used by the fuel cell system.
NOTE: For compressors using air bearings, compressed air is required to cool the bearings and
motors. This part of the gas is usually not used by the fuel cell engine. The compressor effective
inlet mass flow can be used to deduct the cooling air flow, or the compressor outlet flow can be used
as the compressor effective inlet mass flow.
3.15 air compressor rotational speed
The number of revolutions of the air compressor motor shaft per unit time.
NOTE: If the compressor, expander and motor are coaxial and there is no speed change device, the
compressor and expander speed is consistent with the motor shaft speed. If there is a speed change
device, the motor shaft speed is used.
3.16 minimum rotational speed
The minimum speed specified by the manufacturer for stable operation of the air
compressor.
NOTE: The minimum rotational speed of the air compressor is usually limited by bearing stability
(for air bearings), motor speed stability, etc.
3.17 maximum rotational speed
The maximum operating speed of the air compressor specified in the product technical
documents.
3.18 compressor pressure ratio
The ratio of the total pressure (absolute pressure) of the gas at the compressor outlet to
the total pressure (absolute pressure) of the gas at the compressor inlet.
NOTE: The total pressure can be calculated using the static pressure plus dynamic pressure method,
see A.1 in Annex A.
3.19 operating characteristic margin
The percentage of the difference between the work point and the work boundary line to
the boundary point characteristics.
3.20 mass flow margin
The percentage of the difference between the working point flow and the maximum
(small) flow of the air compressor at the corresponding working point pressure ratio to
the maximum (small) flow.
NOTE: For centrifugal air compressors, the mass flow margin is the margin between the operating
point and the surge line and the blocking line. For positive displacement air compressors, the mass
flow margin is the margin between the operating point and the inefficient zone protection line. The
maximum (minimum) flow of the air compressor is the maximum (minimum) flow that can be stably
operated under the pressure ratio specified by the manufacturer.
3.21 rotational speed margin
The percentage of the difference between the operating point speed and the highest (low)
speed of the air compressor to the highest (low) speed.
3.22 pressure ratio margin
The percentage of the difference between the working point pressure ratio and the
maximum pressure ratio of the air compressor at the working point flow.
3.23 compressor corrected mass flow
Convert the compressor inlet mass flow to the mass flow under standard ambient
conditions.
NOTE: To compare the performance of the compressor, when the test (actual measurement)
environment is different from the standard ambient conditions, the compressor effective inlet mass
flow is converted according to the standard ambient conditions.
3.24 compressor corrected rotational speed
Convert the air compressor rotational speed to the speed under standard ambient
conditions.
NOTE: To compare the performance of the compressor, when the test (actual measurement)
environment is different from the standard ambient conditions, the compressor speed is converted
according to the standard ambient conditions.
3.25 compressor corrected input power
Convert the compressor input power to the power under standard ambient conditions.
NOTE: To compare the performance of the compressor, when the test (actual measurement)
environment is different from the standard ambient conditions, the compressor input power is
the rotational speed margin shall not be less than 3%.
For positive displacement compressors, after converting the rated point and the
minimum steady point to the standard conditions, the mass flow margin shall not be
less than 5%, the pressure ratio margin shall not be less than 5%, and the rotational
speed margin shall not be less than 3%.
6.2.3 Dynamic response
Test the dynamic response of the air compressor in accordance with the provisions of
7.2.2. The load-up time of the air compressor shall not exceed 3 s, and the load-down
time shall not exceed 2 s.
6.2.4 Startup and shutdown response
Test the startup and shutdown response of the air compressor in accordance with the
provisions of 7.2.3. The startup and shutdown response time of the air compressor shall
not exceed 1 s.
6.2.5 Noise
Test the overall noise of the air compressor in accordance with the provisions of 7.2.4.
The overall noise of the air compressor shall meet the following requirements, or be
determined by the manufacturer and the user after consultation:
a) The noise level under the rated point and dynamic response conditions specified
in 6.2.3 shall not exceed 75 dB(A);
b) The noise level under the minimum steady point shall not exceed 70 dB(A).
6.2.6 Cooling water channel flow resistance characteristics
For the water-cooled parts of the air compressor (such as the air compressor as a whole,
compressor, motor or controller), the cooling water channel flow resistance shall be
tested separately in accordance with 7.2.5. The flow resistance of the cooling water
channel shall comply with the provisions of the product technical documents. The flow
resistance deviation value under the same flow shall not exceed ±10%.
6.2.7 Air path sealing
Test the air circuit for tightness according to 7.2.6.
The leakage value (mL/min) of the air circuit shall not exceed 0.5 power of the rated
power (kW) of the air compressor, or be determined by consensus between the
manufacturer and the user.
6.2.8 Cooling channel sealing
For the water-cooled parts of the air compressor (such as the air compressor as a whole,
compressor, motor or controller), test the sealing of the cooling water channel in
accordance with 7.2.7.
The leakage of cooling water channel shall not exceed 1 mL/min.
6.2.9 Air path cleanliness
Test the cleanliness of the air path in accordance with 7.2.8. The cleanliness of the air
path shall comply with the following provisions, or be determined by consensus
between the manufacturer and the user:
a) The total mass of metal particles with a size of 0 μm~200 μm shall not exceed 40
mg per square meter of air path surface area;
b) Metal particles with a diameter greater than 200 μm are not allowed;
c) The length of non-metallic fibers shall not exceed 1000 μm.
6.2.10 Cleanliness of cooling water channels
Test the cleanliness of cooling water channels in accordance with 7.2.8. The cleanliness
of cooling water channels shall comply with the following provisions, or be determined
by consensus between the manufacturer and the user:
a) The total mass of 1 m2 of metal particles with a size of 0 μm~500 μm per square
meter of air path surface area shall not exceed 40 mg;
b) Metal particles with a diameter greater than 500 μm are not allowed;
c) The length of non-metallic fibers shall not exceed 1000 μm.
6.2.11 Cooling water channel conductivity
For the water-cooled parts of the air compressor (such as the air compressor as a whole,
compressor, motor or controller), if the cooling water channel shares cooling water with
the fuel cell stack, the conductivity of the cooling water channel shall be tested in
accordance with 7.2.9. The conductivity of the cooling water channel shall not exceed
10 μS/cm.
6.2.12 Compressed air purity
Compressed air purity test shall be carried out in accordance with 7.2.10. The purity of
compressed air shall meet the following requirements or be determined by consensus
between the manufacturer and the user:
a) The particle purity of compressed air at the outlet of the air compressor shall
comply with the provisions for Grade 2 in 7.1 of GB/T 13277.1-2008;
b) The oil content of compressed air at the outlet of the air compressor shall comply
not be longer than 3 s.
6.3.9 High voltage cables
All high-voltage cables of air compressors shall have 360° shielding and heat-resistant
temperature shall not be lower than 150℃.
6.3.10 Feed characteristics
For air compressors with power feeding function, test the power feeding characteristics
of the air compressor according to 7.3.9.
The feeding voltage range, feeding current and feeding efficiency shall comply with the
provisions of the product technical documents.
6.3.11 Electromagnetic compatibility
Test the electromagnetic compatibility of the air compressor according to 7.3.10.
For the tests in 7.3.10a), b), c) and d), the limits for different frequency bands shall
comply with the specifications of the air compressor manufacturer.
For the tests in 7.3.10e), f), g), h), i) and j), the functional characteristics of the air
compressor during and after the test shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications.
6.3.12 Speed control accuracy
Test the air compressor speed control accuracy according to 7.3.11. It shall be less than
±200 r/min or 0.2% of the maximum rotational speed (whichever is greater).
6.4 Environmental adaptability
6.4.1 General inspection items
After all environmental adaptability tests are completed, the air compressor is restored
to normal operation and shall meet the following requirements:
a) Visually check that there are no cracks or damage on the outer surface of the air
compressor, and that the bolts are not loose;
b) The air path sealing complies with the provisions of 6.2.7;
c) The cooling water channel sealing complies with the provisions of 6.2.8;
d) The insulation resistance complies with the provisions of 6.3.3;
e) Visually check that there is no leakage of lubricating oil (if any) and coolant (if
any);
f) The air compressor can operate stably for not less than 1 h under rated point;
g) Compared with before the test, the rated flow deviation rate of f) does not exceed
3%.
6.4.2 Low temperature storage
Perform low temperature storage test in accordance with 7.4.1.
The insulation resistance retest in the box shall comply with the provisions of 6.3.3.
After the test is completed, restore the air compressor to normal operation, which sh...