FC200 Operating Specifications

  • Operating fluid pressure range: 0 to 172 kPa ( 0 to 15 psig) @ 80°C (176°F)
  • Operating fluid temperature range: 1 to 80°C (33 to 176°F)
  • Maximum Pressure differential on tubing: 35 kPa (0 to 5 psid) @ 80°C (176°F)
  • Negative pressure differential will collapse tubing and must be avoided
  • Storage temperature range: -30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F)

FC200 Materials of construction

  • Housing / Shell – Polypropylene
  • End caps – GE Noryl
  • Seals – EPDM (peroxide cured)
  • Tube bundle headers – Thermoset polyurethane
  • Membrane tubing – Nafion™ polymer

IMPORTANT – WARNING! Due to differing rates of expansion, metal fittings are not recommended. ABS or Nylon fittings are recommended. Additionally, DO NOT USE a thread sealant compound when attaching fittings to Perma Pure humidifiers, it is chemically incompatible with the assembly, leading to leaks (and voiding the warranty). Use Teflon tape instead.

FC 200 Dimensions

Model Number A B C D Flow Rate (slpm)
Gas-to-Gas Water-to-Gas
Approach Dew Point Temp.* Flow vs Dewpoint
4 deg C 6 deg C 9 deg C
FC200-780-7MP 11.1″ 7″ 6.16″ 4.3″ 35 slpm 84 slpm 112 slpm
FC200-780-10MP 14.1″ 10″ 9.16″ 7.3″ 50 slpm 120 slpm 160 slpm
FC200-780-15MP 19.50″ 15″ 14.75″ 12.3″ 75 slpm 195 slpm 260 slpm

* The performance information for the gas-to-gas units are expressed as the flow rate of air (slpm) in relation to the approach dew point temperature. The approach temperature is defined as the difference between the cathode exhaust stream entering the humidifier and the humidifier exhaust stream going to the stack. For example, with a FC200-780-7MP, if the cathode exhaust dew point entering the humidifier is 67° at 84 slpm, the humidifier generates an output dew point of 61°C (approximately a 6°C difference from the cathode exhaust dew point).