NEW!!! A modular Educational Fuel Cell Testing kit, FCT-01

Entirely based on a user -friendly computer graphic interface developed in Lab View!

· Plug and Play sensors from with USB communications!
· Direct control of all parameters from your graphic interface!
· All modules are self-contained and independent!

This kit will enable the instructor and students to explore the various types of fuel cells such as air breathing PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane), pressurized PEM and DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cells).

The data acquired through the use of the "plug & play" sensors and data logging will enable the students to discover the various parameters and their relationships and how they affect the performance of a fuel cell.
Once the students are familiar with the basic functioning of the fuel cell they can apply this knowledge to extend their research into various topics affecting the efficiency of the fuel cell such as:
· Gas diffusion to the MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly)
· Improving contact between electrolyte, gases and catalyst
· Gas cross-over through the MEA
· Electrical conductivity through the MEA and plates
· Catalyst particle size effects
· Catalyst materials
· Water management inside the fuel cell
· And others, limited only by their imagination!

Complete starter kit contains:

· A user friendly graphic interface with full data logging and control of sensors and electronic loads. (A GER exclusive!)

 

· A miniature 10 watt (10 VDC, 1 A) electronic load (A GER exclusive!)
· A set of plug & play sensors for voltage and current measurement.
· A colorful base plate with fuel cell holder, gas canister holder, electronic load holder and interface board holder. (Available in blue/red/white and green/white) (A GER exclusive!)

· A 5 cell TekStak fuel cell by Parker (PEM or Methanol)
· A metal hydride gas canister with a 3 hour hydrogen charge.
· A Sensor & Control Module for 6 sensors with USB interface. (A GER exclusive!).
· A 4 volume book set "Energy through Hydrogen" with complete labs and teachers manual, rich in ideas about fuel cells, photo-voltaics and renewable energy published by Heliocentris GmbH.
· Optional Laptop and a variety of other sensors available.