Fuel Cell Gas Control Valve - GCV

Eberspaecher Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG

  • Used to either bypass or increase back pressure of air flow
  • Fuel Cell Gas Control Valve developed based on the Acoustic Valve Generation 2
  • Highly effective regulation of air flow and pressure of cathode path
  • 0 – 90° continuously adjustable valve plate
  • Operating temperature from -40°C to +140°C
  • Fast opening butterfly valve concept with high flow cross section (up to 65 mm) for very low pressure drops at high mass flow

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Fuel Cell Gas Control Valve - GCV

  • Fuel Cell Gas Control Valve (GCV) is designed to regulate the air flow and pressure in the cathode path of a fuel cell system.
  • The GCV can be used as a bypass valve or as a valve to control the pressure of the system.
  • By acting as a bypass valve, the GCV guides fresh air from the intake to the exhaust.
  • It can also bypass the fuel cell stack or just the humidifier.
  • Usage to either bypass flow or increase backpressure.
  • Its electrically driven valve plate is able to continuously open and close flow paths in the air system of a fuel cell system.
  • This regulates the air mass flow and the pressure of the fuel cell stack.
  • Flexible application options and continuously adjustable valve positions with low pressure drops ensure efficient and safe operation of the fuel cell system.
  • Highly effective regulation of air flow and pressure of cathode path.
  • Highly flexible to ensure efficient and safe operation of fuel cell systems in various applications.
  • Fast opening butterfly valve concept with high flow cross section (up to 65 mm) for very low pressure drops at high mass flow.
  • Technology derived from Acoustic Valve Generation 2 used in automotive series production in passenger cars.

Key features

  • Developed based on the Acoustic Valve Generation 2 (produced in series).
  • Designed with additional sealing solutions and decreased gaps to reduce internal and external leakage.
  • Low pressure drop at high mass flow.
  • Different communication input signals for the actuator are possible.
  • Positioning: 0 – 90° continuously adjustable valve plate.
  • Position Accuracy: +/- 2
  • PWM control signal available.
  • LIN and CAN control signal possible.
  • Generic validation based on LV124.
  • Material: stabilized austenitic materials for high corrosion stability.
  • Connection Pipe Diameter: Ø 65 mm (different flanges can be welded).
  • Connector: 4-pin Hirschmann ML.
  • Operating temperature from -40°C to +140°C.

Application areas

  • Passenger Cars
  • Commercial Vehicles
  • Non-road vehicles
  • Maritime
  • Rail
  • Aviation
  • Stationary applications

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Brand Eberspaecher
Max Input Voltage (in V) 24
Min Input Voltage (in V) 12
Electronic Control Interface CAN, LIN, PWM
Ingress Protection Rating IP 6K9K, IPx7
Max Ambient Temperature (in °C) 140
Min Ambient Temperature (in °C) -40
Max Medium Temperature (in °C) 100
Min Medium Temperature (in °C) -40
Eberspaecher Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG

Eberspächer Group is one of the automotive industry’s leading system developer and supplier with innovative solutions in exhaust technology, automotive electronics and thermal management. With its Balance of Plant solutions, Eberspächer is paving the way for future technologies such as mobile and stationary fuel cell applications. Eberspächer Vairex develops and produces high-performance air compressors and controllers that contribute to the overall performance of fuel cell systems. Purem by Eberspächer transfers its expertise in exhaust technology to offer components such as valves as well as complete exhaust systems including condensers, water separators and silencers for fuel cell systems.

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