Clean Energy Trainer_EN_1101

Clean Energy Trainer

Experiment Set for Energy Generation, Storage and Supply

This experiment set introduces users to renewable energies and their combination with hydrogen fuel cell technology. It illustrates the complete energy chain including generation, conversion, storage and supply.

Extensive instructional materials, prepared experiments and learning and experimentation software make it easy to learn about the individual technologies – solar, wind, hydrogen, fuel cell – and how they can be combined. »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

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Solar, wind and hydrogen components can be used separately PC-supported measurement and experimentation Extensive training and experimenting instructions Modular design with adjustable and/or scalable components Software-based simulation of weather conditions and load profiles USB data monitor with electronic load and adjustable power supply Manual and automatic generation of characteristic curves Magnetic baseplate for easy setup

Components Clean Energy Trainer

Solar Module (2 pieces) The 4-cell solar module uses solar power to generate electrical energy that can be used to supply the electrolyzer or other loads. The module can be positioned in one of three preset angles.

Wind Generator The 6-bladed wind generator uses wind power to generate electrical energy. It directly supplies the electrolyzer or other loads. Both the angle and number of its blades can be varied to understand their effect on power generation.

Electrolyzer (2 pieces) The electrolyzer uses electrical energy to produce hydrogen by separating water into hydrogen and oxygen. It is operated with distilled water and requires no caustic solutions or acids.

Hydrogen Storage (2 pieces) The hydrogen produced by the electrolyzer is stored in the hydrogen storage (30 ml). A scale on the storage shows how much hydrogen is produced and consumed.

USB Data Monitor The USB Data Monitor is used for data acquisition, as an electronic load or as a power supply for the electrolyzer. It is connected to the computer and software through the USB port.

Fuel Cell Stack The 5-cell fuel cell stack uses hydrogen and oxygen to generate electrical energy. The number of cells can be changed to conduct different experiments with various energy demands.

Photometer The photometer is used to measure light intensity and to conduct detailed experiments with solar energy.

Anemometer The anemometer is used to measure wind speed. It helps users understand how wind speed affects a wind generator’s output.

Load The load simulates an electric consumer. Two integrated lamps enable experiments with different loads.

Accessories Lamp The special double spotlight simulates sunlight. It provides the optimal light spectrum the solar module needs to achieve optimal output levels.

All items can be stored in the durable, stackable storage box.

Fan The desktop fan simulates wind.

It provides the optimal airflow for operating the wind generator.

Three different power levels extend the experimenting possibilities.

Teaching Material Clean Energy Trainer

Easy preparation of lessons and experiments:

Teaching Material

»» 15 experiments with photocopiable materials »» Experiments for groups and individuals »» Prepared experiments include: ›› Graphic presentation of experiment setup ›› Worksheet with questions and tasks for students ›› Teacher answer sheet »» CD-ROM with experiment sheets

Sample Experiments »» Dimension renewable energy sources to load profiles in an optimal way »» Produce hydrogen from renewable energy sources »» Get to know wind generators & solar cells »» Operate multiple loads with fuel cells »» Observe water’s properties during electrolysis »» Calculate the efficiency of energy components »» Determine characteristic curves

Software The Software allows users to:

Weather Simulation

»» Investigate each component »» Investigate renewable energy chains – as source or load simulator »» Measure operating parameters »» Visualize data in tables and graphs »» Generate characteristic curves manually and automatically »» Simulate different weather and load profiles for experimentation

The user selects a level of wind force and solar irradiation (low, middle, high) and simulates the number of solar modules and wind generators installed. This creates a source profile of the energy provided and allows the electrolyzer and storage capacity to be adapted to handle the input.

Investigation of Single Components

Load Simulation The output of wind and solar systems depends on local weather conditions. That means that any wind, solar or storage capacity has to be adjusted accordingly. The software enables users to simulate two scenarios:

The user selects different usage levels for a set of home appliances – an air conditioner, computer, lamp, stove. The obtained load profile serves as basis for adapting the energy conversion and storage components according to the simulated power requirements.

Weather and Load Simulation

Product Overview Clean Energy Trainer Clean Energy Trainer

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Wind Generator 2 x Solar Module 2 x Hydrogen Storage 30 ml 2 x Electrolyzer Take-apart Fuel Cell Stack Load USB Data Monitor

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PC Software Anemometer Global Radiation Sensor Cables and Tubes Instruction Manual and Experiment Guide Ferromagnetic Plate Storage Box

Item No. 410

Accessories Lamp

Double spotlight for simulating sunlight

Item No. 421

Fan

Desktop fan for simulating wind

Item No. 422

Clean Energy Trainer_EN_1101

Technical Data Clean Energy Trainer The Clean Energy Trainer includes all main components and all necessary accessories for the experiments, such as tubes, plugs, cables and a stop watch.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

469 x 157 x 425 mm

Weight

ca. 5 kg

Permissible ambient temperature during operation

+10 ... +40 °C

Wind Generator 420 x 670 x 180 mm

Rotor (Ø)

420 mm

Weight

1.6 kg

Performance with fan (values may differ in accordance with performance of fan) Power

0.55 W

Voltage max.

6V

Current max.

0.3 A

Solar Module

USB Data Monitor Dimensions (W x H x D)

160 x 40 x 100 mm

Weight

1.4 kg

Power max. (fuel cell mode)

10 W 10 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

95 x 135 x 30 mm

Power max. (electrolyzer mode)

Weight

90 g

Voltage (fuel cell mode)

0…10 V DC

Power

1.2 W

Voltage (electrolyzer mode)

0…4 V DC

Voltage max.

2.0 V

Current (fuel cell mode)

0…5 A

Current max.

0.6 A

Current (electrolyzer mode)

0...3 A

Power supply unit

6.0 V DC / 3.3 A

Electrolyzer Dimensions (W x H x D)

40 x 50 x 57 mm

Anemometer

Weight

54 g

Dimensions (W x H x D)

39 x 98 x 17 mm

Power

1.16 W

Accuracy

± 5%

H2 production

5 cm3 / min

Measuring range

0.2 … 30 m/s

O2 production

2.5 cm / min

Photometer

3

Take-apart Fuel Cell Stack

Dimensions (W x H x D)

64.5 x 188 x 24.5 mm

Dimensions (W x H x D)

120 x 60 x 70 mm

Accuracy

±5%

Weight

288 g

Measuring range

0.01 …50000 lux

Power per cell

0.2 W

Load

Power (5 cells)

1W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

70 x 55 x 12 mm

Illuminant

2x6W

Hydrogen Storage Dimensions (W x H x D)

55 x 90 x 40 mm

Lamp

Weight

48 g

Dimensions (W x H x D)

300 x 475 x 180 mm

Volume

30 cm3

Illuminant

2 x 75 W

Available from:

Heliocentris Energiesysteme GmbH Berlin, Germany Tel. + 49 (0) 30 340 601 600 Fax + 49 (0) 30 340 601 599 sales@heliocentris.com www.heliocentris.com

Heliocentris Energy Systems Inc. Vancouver, Canada Tel. + 1 604 684 3546 Fax + 1 604 648 9406 sales@heliocentris.com

The output of the fuel cell and electrolyzer depends on various influencing factors and decreases over the life of the product. All information on the output applies at the time of delivery.

Parts of the system use hydrogen, a highly flammable gas. This requires compliance with local laws and safety regulations for transport, storage and operation. Read the operating manual carefully before setting up and operating the system.

We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. © Heliocentris Energiesysteme GmbH 2011

Dimensions (W x H x D)