Powertech 2025: California Hydrogen Forum

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About Us

Backed by more than 45 years of proven expertise (1979), Powertech is the trusted partner for engineering, testing and product development with global reach. We deliver and enable solutions that spark innovation, minimize risk, and optimize performance for energy, utility, and industrial clients.

Our integrated, multi-disciplinary teams collaborate seamlessly from concept to completion, boosting productivity and driving tangible results. With a consultative approach and swift, high-quality services all under one roof, we keep you ahead of the curve and ready to meet the demands of your ever-evolving project and business needs.

The Powertech Advantage

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Our Approach

Our Approach

Powertech seamlessly integrates lab expertise, field services, advanced software, and consulting to deliver complete solutions—saving clients time, money, and coordination headaches.

Holistic Approach

Future-Focused R&D & Expertise

With a culture of innovation, Powertech stays at the forefront of energy technologies (renewables, hydrogen, grid modernization), helping clients adapt to tomorrow’s challenges.

Reliability & Results

Long-standing industry reputation for accuracy, thoroughness, and on-time project delivery fosters trust and peace of mind among clients.

About Us

Our Values

Company Values

Our Customers

Challenges

Diverse Team

Excellence

Safety

Our Approach

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Powertech's independent commercial testing and reserch facilities offer testing, R&D, consulting, and solutions for a broad spectrum of industries.

ENGINEERING

HYDROGEN

Our Values

Quality

Quality

ISO 27001Information Security Management

ISO 45001Occupational Health and Safety

ISO 14001Environment Management

ISO ICE 17025 Accreditation

ISO 9001Environmental Management

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Mechanical and Material Testing

Overview

Testing

Overview

Powertech's mechanical lab is experienced in various mechanical tests such as vibration, fatigue and tensile testing, analysis for accelerated life testing, and system diagnostics in the lab and field.

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Testing

Mechanical Testing

Non-Metallic Materials

Metallic Materials

Environmental Exposure

Overview

High-Capacity Hydrogen Trailer

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Features

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Overview

Powertech is a leader in hydrogen systems design and testing. Our High-Capacity, Smart Trailer can seamlessly integrate with existing refueling stations, hydrogen generation systems, or industrial facilities.

Every element of the trailer—the unmatched capacity, a fully automated control system, and fast fill and offload speeds—maximizes throughput, safety, and reliability, while minimizing operational costs.

Features

Features

Trailer has fully automated safety features

Less maintenance required

Easy integration into existing hydrogen infrastructure

Fill or decant in under 3 hours

Supports bulk and cascade off-loading

Optional Flow Meter for accurate measurement of H2 transferred

20% reduction in delivery cost

1000kg at 500 bar with other options available

Specifications

Overview

Specifications

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Our High-Capacity, Smart Trailer carries more hydrogen than any trailer in the market, above 500 bar working pressure. This lowers transportation costs while offering stations an interchangeable medium pressure source, reducing station costs.

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H2 Dispenser

Overview

Features

Specifications

Capabilities

Overview

Our hydrogen dispenser incorporates a flexible, modular design, to support a wide variety of applications. This single sided dispenser can be configured with up to two nozzles including both H35 and H70 for car, bus, and truck fueling.

The dispenser is fully web-enabled for remote monitoring of operations and can be easy integration into site management and automation systems.

Features

Features

SAE J2601 compliant refueling protocols

Configurable for retail and fleet fueling of H35 and H70 vehicles

Full functionality and leak testing with hydrogen at the factory

Standalone one-piece dispenser with integrated pre-cooling and optional point-of-sale system

Centralized contol system with remote connectivity

Accurate measurement of kilograms dispensed

Maintenance access panels for easy servicing

Overview

Capabilities

H2 Station & Dispenser Capabilities

Heavy Duty

Light Duty

Super Heavy Duty

Features

Specifications

Specifications

The Powertech Hydrogen Dispenser leverages decades of experience testing high pressure hydrogen components resulting in the most reliable and highest performance dispenser on the market.

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Hydrogen Industry Technology & Testing

Pneumatic Cylinder Testing

Hydraulic Cylinder Testing

Additional Custom Capabilities

Component Testing

Hydraulic Cylinder Testing

Testing Capabilities

Test Standards

Test Mediums & Conditions

PneumaticCylinder Testing

Pneumatic Cylinder & System Testing

Testing Capabilities

Test Standards

Test Mediums & Conditions

Hydraulic Cylinder Testing

Component Testing

Component Testing

Testing Capabilities

Component Types

Test Mediums & Conditions

Test Standards

Additional Custom Capabilities

Pneumatic Cylinder Testing

Additional Custom Capabilities

Testing Capabilities

Sensor Variety

Component Testing

Hydrogen Testing Team

Marcus Treacy, P. Eng

Tanja Smutny, P. Eng

Ben Skillings, P. Eng

HITT Manager

Engineering Team Lead

Testing Team Lead

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Testing

At Powertech, we draw on a 45-year legacy of proven expertise to deliver the most comprehensive testing solutions under one roof. Our advanced equipment capabilities, recognized industry experts, and 3rd-party validation capabilities ensure dependable, data-driven results. Through a consultative, problem-solving approach, we provide highly adaptable and customized services with quick turnaround times. And with forensic support at every stage, we are always looking to reduce risks for our customers—standing by our commitments to quality and reliability.

Metallic Materials

Burst disk testing ISO 11114-4 Method A

Hydrogen embrittlement

• H2 Gas
• He Gas

Fatigue testing

Hydrogen assisted cracking resistance, ISO 11114-4, Method C

Sustained load cracking, ISO 7866, Annex B

Test Mediums & Conditions

• Hydrogen
• Natural Gas
• Nitrogen
• Blended Gasses

• -45°C
• 20°C
• 85°C

• Custom Requests

Mechanical Testing

Vibration resistance

Drop/impact damage

Thermal shock

Thermal vibration resistance

Chemical resistance

Turning effort

Bending moment

Mechanical shock

Endurance/fatigue

Engineering

At Powertech, we combine deep technical expertise, a multidisciplinary approach, and an outstanding reputation to deliver high-quality analytic and modeling software DSATools and solutions that enhance the performance and productivity of your system. Our advanced real time Online Application including Small Signal Analysis Tool (SSAT) offers an intuitive interface and unmatched computation speed—all backed by expert, timely support. By choosing DSATools and Powertech, you gain a trusted partner that upholds the highest quality standards and empowers your team for lasting success.

• Ease of performing service
• Quick to troubleshoot and repair

Hydrogen

At Powertech, we prioritize safety, reliability, and seamless system performance in every hydrogen infrastructure product and solution we design. Leveraging decades of expertise, our end-to-end delivery systems optimize fill-times through automated, remote monitoring—helping you minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. Backed by comprehensive service and support, we ensure your hydrogen operations remain secure, scalable, and ready for the future.

• Manual & Automated Valves
• Pressure Relief Devices & Valves
• Pressure Regulators
• Nozzles & Receptacles
• Breakaways
• Hoses
• Flow Controllers & Meter
• Pressure & Temperature Sensors
• Fittings

Test Mediums & Conditions

• Water
• Hydraulic Oil
• Glycol
• Various Oil Types

• Customer Defined

• -45°C
• 20°C
• 85°C

• Custom Requests

• Saves time
• Supports higher station throughput

Sensor Variety

• Pressure Transducers
• Thermocouples
• Relative Humidity
• Mass Flow Rate
• 100% H2 Sensors
• High Speed Cameras
• Infrared Cameras
• Blast Sensors and Microphones
• Load Cells and Impact Sensors
• Vibration

Crush/Impact

• Online access
• Early detection of failure
• Optimizes uptime

Testing Capabilities

• Hydrogen release and jet
• Hydrogen ignition
• Hydrogen fire testing
• Crush and impact
• High Drop Testing
• Unexpected fueling events

Hydrogen Release

The trailer can also be paired with Powertech’s standard dispenser for H35 cascade fueling of buses and work trucks.The Powertech trailer is the only trailer that includes a verified and safe fill protocol that addresses a range of filling conditions.

The onboard control system and electronically controlled valves enable the trailer to isolate itself if hazardous conditions are detected. This offers an unprecedented level of safety for trailer operations. The optional communications interface enables stations and loading facilities to customize and optimize trailer operations, including cascade off-loading.

Challenge

We prepare for the hardest challenges by obtaining accreditations, developing industry leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs and hiring great people and making them better.

Environmental Exposure

Salt fog corrosion:

Stress corrosion cracking

• Neutral salt spray
• Accelerated cyclic corrosion

Automotive fluids exposure

Ultraviolet exposure

Simulated solar exposure

Our Customers

Customers fuel this company and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and loyalty.

Exellence

Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to what we do.

Safety

We do our work safely or we don’t do it at all.

Ben Skillings, P. Eng

HITT Manager

Ben.Skillings@powertechlabs.com

+1- 604-786-7719

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Tanja Smutny, P. Eng

Engineering Team Lead

Tanja.Smutny@powertechlabs.com

+1-604-786-0202

Test Standards

UN GTR No. 13

UN ECE R134

EU 406 (Europe)

CSA/ANSI HGV2 (America)

SAE J2601, SAE J2601/5

ISO 11119 (Global)

ISO 15515 (Global)

SAE J2579

JARI S004 (Japan)

Trusted and Multi-Disciplinary Knowledge

In-depth experience — more than 30 years’ experience, and deep knowledge of industries to meet standards and solve complex problems.

State-of-the-art facilities — 32 primary labs, with the latest test equipment and staff expertise.

Cross-disciplinary analysis — close collaboration between technical disciplines enables across-the-board, end-to-endtesting of products, components, and materials.

Pioneering innovations — groundbreaking firsts that have been adopted by industries around the globe.

Global customer base — almost 1,000 clients on six continents.

Diverse Team

We are strongest when we work together and capitalize on our varied attributes.

• Versatile
• Scales with the station's growth

Test Standards

UN GTR No. 13 (Global)

ECE R134 (Europe)

EU 406 (Europe)

CSA/ANSI HGV2 (America)

ISO 19881, 19884 (Global)

ISO 11119 (Global)

ISO 15515 (Global)

KHK S 0128 (Japan)

Fire Testing

Penetration Testing

JARI S004 (Japan)

Heavy Duty

• Daily Capacity: 400 kg

• Back to back fills: 2 x 50 kg

• Gas Temperature: T40 (-40°C)

• Flow Rate: 300 g/s

• Size: 551 ft2

Super Heavy Duty

• Daily Capacity: 1000 kg

• Back to back fills: 2 x 250 kg

• Gas Temperature: T40 (-40°C)

• Flow Rate: 300 g/s

• Size: 750 ft2

• Hydrogen
• Nitrogen
• Natural Gas
• Water
• Oils

• Ambient -70 to 170°C
• Cold gas to -50° C
• Hot gas to +95°C
• Pressure 140MPa
• High flow >350 g/s

Testing Capabilities

• Pressure cycling up to 150MPa
• Extreme temperature testing
• Fire testing (engulfing and localized)
• Flaw tolerance
• Drop and impact
• Penetration testing
• Burst testing (up to 280MPa)
• Chemical exposure

Hydrostatic Burst

Chemical Exposure

• Lower CAPEX to being with
• Scalable for growth as needed

• Safe
• Provides ease of mind
• Less occurrences of leaks

Non-Metallic Materials

Oxygen aging

Conductivity/Resistivity

Flammability

Hydrogen exposure

Simulated Weathering and Aging

Natural gas exposure

Compressor oil exposure

Spectroscopy (UV, FTIR, ICP-OES)

Chromatography

Ammonia exposure

Thermal testing

Testing Capabilities

• Heavy Duty System Testing
• Expected On-Road Service Testing
• Fueling Protocol Testing
• Drive Cycle Simulation
• End-of-Life Testing
• Permeation
• Dynamic Emissions

Heavy Duty System Testing

Fuel System Testing

Light Duty

• Daily Capacity: 230 kg

• Back to back fills: 3

• Gas Temperature: T40 (-40°C)

• Flow Rate: 120 g/s

• Size: 457 ft2

• Safe
• Compliant
• Trusted by FCEV OEMS

Marcus Treacy, P. Eng

Testing Team Lead

Marcus.Treacy@powertechlabs.com

+1-604-562-1363

• Hydrostatic Strength
• Leakage (Internal/External)
• Pressure Cycling
• Pre-Cooled Hydrogen Exposure
• Turning Effort
• Bending Moment
• Abnormal Electrical Voltages
• Functionality (flow, hysteresis, etc.)
• Drop/Impact Damage
• Thermal Shock

• Reliable custody transfer of fuel
• Minimizes losses

• CSA HPRD1, PRD1
• CSA HGV3.1, 4.2, 4.4,4.10
• CSA NGV3.1, 4.2
• SAE J2600
• ECE R134 & UN GTR No. 13
• EU 406, ECE R110
• ISO 19880-3, 19880-5, 19882, 17268