Fuel Cell Trainer
Curriculum Coverage
Solar Cell Characteristics
Solar Cell as Diode
Electrolysis Characteristics
Fuel Cell Characteristics
Features
Computer based Fuel Cell Trainer
Includes all required sensors to measure the light
intensity, temperature, voltage and current
For use with National Instruments Data Acquisition
& Control hardware
Description
Fuel cells are one of the key technologies of the 21st Century. Today manufacturers worldwide are actively engaged
in developing fuel cells for use in mobile devices, automobiles and stationary power plants.
The Fuel Cell Trainer setup is designed as a quick and easy way to introduce the concepts of energy conversion and
fuel cells. This unique package allows instructors to quickly demonstrate the concepts of using solar or kinetic energy
as a power source for an electrolyser, which will in turn, produce hydrogen that will be used to feed a fuel cell, from
which a load will be powered. A great tool for exposing students to the technologies of tomorrow and introducing
“green energy” alternatives.
Components
Solar Panel
PEM Fuel Cell
PEM Electrolyser
Load Box
Light Source
Wind Mill (Option)
NI 1 Compatible Platforms
PXIe
Compact RIO
Others 2
1.
NI: National Instruments
2.
Please check with us about
compatibility of other NI
Platforms
Required NI Modules
PXIe: PXIe-6251
cRIO: NI-9219, NI-9263
Ordering Information
Fuel Cell Trainer
FCT001 - A - B - C
Software
User friendly with easy to use interface
NI* Platform
Power
Electrolyzer Battery
1... PXIe
2... cRIO
1... 110 VAC
2... 220 VAC
1... Solar Cell
2... Wind Mill
Developed using NI LabVIEW package
Built-in safety features & limitations, and
designed for students’ use
*Purchase NI Hardware Separately
For complete product specifications, pricing, and information:
e-mail: info@ti-acad.jo / website: www.ti-acad.jo
Design, Text, and Images are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Fuel Cell Trainer
Technical Specifications
Solar Cell:
Solar Module:
Dimensions (LxWxH): 70 x 120 x 52 mm
Open circuit voltage: 3.0 V DC
Short circuit current: 245 mA
Voltage (at maximum power point): 2.4 V DC
Current (at maximum power point): 200 mA
Power output: 0.48 W
PEM Electrolyzer:
Electrolyzer type: Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 85 x 190 x 90 mm
Power consumption: 1.0 W
Required voltage: 1.4 – 1.8 V
Maximum current: 0.5 A
Storage volume of hydrogen and oxygen: 10 ml each
Rate of hydrogen production: 3.5 ml/min (at 05 A)
Consumption of distilled water: 0.1 ml/h at 0.3 A
PEM Fuel Cell:
Fuel cell type: Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM)
Dimensions (L x W x H): 85 x 70 x 70 mm
Power output: 0.5 W
Voltage output: 0.4 – 1.0 V
Rate of hydrogen consumption: 7 ml/min (at 1.0 A)
Loads:
7-position variable resistance: 1,3, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 ohm
Motor operating voltage: 0.2 – 3 V DC
Motor current: 10 – 15 mA
Lamp operating voltage: 1.5 V DC
Lamp current: 80 mA
Wind Mill (option):
Wind Turbine:
Miniature wind turbine (wind power generator)
Includes 3 different types of profiled blades and 1 type of Poly-propylene sheet blades in a complete package
3 Phase AC alternator similar to the one used in real commercial wind turbine
Dimensions:
- Base to top of rotor body: 31 cm
- Blade sweep diameter: 36 cm
For complete product specifications, pricing, and information:
e-mail: info@ti-acad.jo / website: www.ti-acad.jo
Medium Power Fuel Cell Trainer
Curriculum Coverage
Solar Cell Characteristics
Adjust Solar Cell to Electrolyzer
Electrolysis Characteristics
Fuel Cell Characteristics
Features
Computer based Fuel Cell Trainer
Includes all required sensors to monitor cells and
calculate the electrical characteristics.
For use with National Instruments Data Acquisition
& Control hardware
Description
Fuel cells are one of the key technologies of the 21st Century. Today manufacturers worldwide are actively engaged
in developing fuel cells for use in mobile devices, automobiles and stationary power plants.
The Medium Power Fuel Cell Trainer setup allows a wide range of experiments with fuel cell technology, and our
software provides all the data needed for sophisticated research into fuel cell operation.It also allows real-time monitoring of every cell in the stack, and can calculate the efficiencies and electrical characteristics of both fuel cells and
electrolysers.
Components
Fuel Cell Stack 10
Electrolyzer 65 Cell
Water Tank
Gas Storage Tank
Solar Module
Load
Fan
NI 1 Compatible Platforms
Compact RIO
Others 2
1.
NI: National Instruments
2.
Please check with us about
compatibility of other NI
Platforms
Required NI Modules
cRIO: NI 9207, NI 9375
Ordering Information
Medium Power Fuel Cell Trainer
MPFCT001 - A - B
Software
User friendly with easy to use interface
NI* Platform
Power
2... cRIO
1... 110 VAC
2... 220 VAC
Developed using NI LabVIEW package
Built-in safety features & limitations, and
designed for students’ use
*Purchase NI Hardware Separately
For complete product specifications, pricing, and information:
e-mail: info@ti-acad.jo / website: www.ti-acad.jo
Design, Text, and Images are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Medium Power Fuel Cell Trainer
Technical Specifications
Fuel Cell Stack 10:
Power per cell: 200 mW
Power (10 cells): 2 W
H x W x D: 60 x 178 x 70 mm
Electrolyser 65 Cell:
Hydrogen production: 65 cm3/min
Power: 15 W
Solar Module:
Power: 6.0 V / 2.83 A
For complete product specifications, pricing, and information:
e-mail: info@ti-acad.jo / website: www.ti-acad.jo