Solutions Hydrogen Industry Technology & Testing
Validate what’s next. Build with confidence.
Let’s get your hydrogen systems tested, documented, and ready for deployment.
Hydrogen technologies are evolving fast—and so are the standards that govern them. Powertech helps you stay ahead of both, offering the testing, insight, and credibility you need to launch safely and scale reliably.
Powertech provides hydrogen technology manufacturers, integrators and industry groups with testing and validation services needed to launch safely, meet standards, and build public trust. From fueling stations and vehicle systems to valves and storage vessels, our accredited labs and technical teams deliver the performance data, safety verification, and documentation required for certification and operational readiness.
Core Services
Cylinder and Storage System Testing Services
Confirm performance under pressure – literally. We test storage systems and pressure vessels hydraulically or under hydrogen conditions to assess durability, flaw performance, functionality, and fire safety.
Hydrogen Cycling Testing
- Hydrogen cycling up to 90MPa and as cold as -50°C (adheres to SAE J2719)
- Ambient temperature from -50°C to 90°C
- Permeation testing up 60°C (optional continuous sampling)\
- Dynamic emissions testing and leak testing
Hydraulic Testing
- Hydraulic testing up to 138MPa and as cold as -50°C
- Ambient temperature from -50°C to 90°C
- Accelerated stress rupture testing
- Hydraulic burst tests up to 275MPa
Investigative Testing
- Localized and engulfing bonfire test
- Penetration and gunfire tests
- Impact tests (pressurized or non-pressurized)
- CT scans
Component Testing
Validate safety-critical components before they hit the road. Powertech tests valves, regulators, relief devices, and other hydrogen/CNG transportation components under high-pressure and dynamic conditions—helping OEMs and integrators meet regulatory standards and deliver with confidence.
Component lab features:
- Hydrogen gas endurance tests up to 93MPa (adheres to SAE J2719)
- Hydrogen gas pressure up to 140MPa
- Hydraulic endurance tests up to 140MPa
- Hydrostatic burst tests up to 500MPa
- Ambient temperature ranges from -75°C to 180°C
- Pre-cooled hydrogen flow up to 300g/s
Supporting lab features:
- Corrosion resistance, including cyclic corrosion resistance
- Vibration resistance
- UV resistance
- Electrical tests
Material Compatibility Testing
Avoid hidden failure risks in high-pressure hydrogen environments. Powertech evaluates how materials respond to hydrogen exposure over time, including assessments for embrittlement, leakage, and chemical degradation under CSA, ISO, and ASME standards.
Material testing including:
- Resin shear strength
- Glass transition temperature
- Tensile tests
Hydrogen, oxygen, CNG fluid exposure
Material failure analysis
Hydrogen Fueling Station Testing
Validate your station’s safety and readiness before opening the valve. Powertech tests hydrogen fueling systems for fueling protocol, pressure integrity, leak detection, control functionality, and safety interlocks—ensuring safe, compliant operations from day one.
Why Industry Leaders Choose Powertech
From global certification to complex failure analysis, our clients count on us for trusted insight, proven results, and a shared commitment to safety, innovation, and progress.
Independent & Accredited
ISO/IEC 17025 certified and accredited with industry leading certification bodies — Powertech has delivered trusted, third-party analysis for over 30 years.
Multidisciplinary Expertise
32 advanced labs equipped for high-voltage, chemical, mechanical, civil, hydrogen, software, and power systems — all staffed by leading experts and built to collaborate.
End-to-End, Cross-Sector Collaboration
We partner closely across disciplines and industries — from electric utilities and OEMs to clean energy and industrial infrastructure — to deliver seamless, integrated solutions.
Track Record of Breakthroughs
From the first 700 bar hydrogen fueling station to next-gen diagnostic platforms, Powertech delivers innovations that shape how industries operate.
How This Applies to Your Industry
Hydrogen technologies cross nearly every sector. Powertech works with OEMs, developers, utilities, and public agencies to accelerate adoption safely and efficiently.
Hydrogen Infrastructure Providers
Validate hydrogen fueling stations before commissioning with end-to-end testing and documentation support.
OEMs & Component Suppliers
Certify the performance and material compatibility of tanks, seals, valves, and fuel system components under real hydrogen conditions.
Utilities & Energy Developers
De-risk the integration of hydrogen production and storage into microgrids and renewables infrastructure.
Public Sector & Transportation Agencies
Ensure safety and code compliance for public hydrogen fueling installations and clean fleet transitions.
Research & Innovation Teams
Collaborate with Powertech for independent validation of early-stage hydrogen systems and technologies.
Our Clients and Partners
BC Hydro
Grant PUD
California Department of Water
ATCO
Alstom
ABB
General Electric
AFL
Hubbell
“Hydrogen is a fast-moving sector, but safety and standards still lead the way. We help clients validate systems they can stand behind—because doing it right is what earns trust.”
Ben Skillings
Division Manager, Hydrogen Industry Technology & Testing
Validate what’s next. Build with confidence.
From fueling stations to electrolyzers, Powertech is your trusted testing partner for safe, scalable hydrogen solutions.
Let’s get your hydrogen systems tested, documented, and ready for deployment. Get in touch today.
Ben Skillings
Division Manager, Hydrogen Industry Technology & Testing
email us | 604.590.7500
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