Clean Energy Trainer_EN_1101

Clean Energy TrainerExperiment Set for Energy Generation, Storage and Supply

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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 learn-ing and experimentation software make it easy to learn about the individual technologies – solar, wind, hydrogen, fuel cell – and how they can be combined.

Solar, wind and hydrogen components can be used separatelyPC-supported measurement and experimentationExtensive training and experimenting instructions Modular design with adjustable and/or scalable componentsSoftware-based simulation of weather conditions and load profilesUSB data monitor with electronic load and adjustable power supply Manual and automatic generation of characteristic curvesMagnetic baseplate for easy setup

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Solar Module (2 pieces)The 4-cell solar module uses so-lar 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 GeneratorThe 6-bladed wind generator uses wind power to generate electri-cal 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.

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

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 solu-tions or acids.

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

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USB Data MonitorThe 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.

PhotometerThe photometer is used to mea-sure light intensity and to conduct detailed experiments with solar energy.

AnemometerThe anemometer is used to mea-sure wind speed. It helps users un-derstand how wind speed affects a wind generator’s output.

AccessoriesLampThe special double spotlight si-mulates sunlight. It provides the optimal light spectrum the solar module needs to achieve optimal output levels.

FanThe desktop fan simulates wind. It provides the optimal airflow for operating the wind generator. Three different power levels extend the experimenting possibilities.

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

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

SoftwareThe Software allows users to:

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

The output of wind and solar systems de-pends on local weather conditions. That means that any wind, solar or storage ca-pacity has to be adjusted accordingly. The software enables users to simulate two scenarios:

Weather Simulation

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

Load Simulation

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

Investigation of Single Components

Teaching MaterialClean Energy Trainer

Clean Energy Trainer

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

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

Product Overview

Easy preparation of lessons and expe-riments:

15 experiments with photocopiable »materialsExperiments for groups and individuals »Prepared experiments include: »

Graphic presentation of experiment ›setupWorksheet with questions and tasks ›for studentsTeacher answer sheet ›

CD-ROM with experiment sheets »

Sample Experiments

Dimension renewable energy sources to »load profiles in an optimal wayProduce hydrogen from renewable energy »sourcesGet to know wind generators & solar cells »Operate multiple loads with fuel cells »Observe water’s properties during elect- »rolysisCalculate the efficiency of energy com- »ponents Determine characteristic curves »

Weather and Load Simulation

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Technical Data

Load

Dimensions (W x H x D) 70 x 55 x 12 mm

Illuminant 2 x 6 W

Wind Generator


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. 6 V

Current max. 0.3 A

USB Data Monitor


Weight 1.4 kg

Power max. (fuel cell mode) 10 W

Power max. (electrolyzer mode)

10 W

Voltage (fuel cell mode) 0…10 V DC

Voltage (electrolyzer mode) 0…4 V DC

Current (fuel cell mode) 0…5 A

Current (electrolyzer mode) 0...3 A

Power supply unit 6.0 V DC / 3.3 A

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.


Weight ca. 5 kg

Permissible ambient temper-ature during operation

+10 ... +40 °C

Heliocentris Energiesysteme GmbHBerlin, GermanyTel. + 49 (0) 30 340 601 600Fax + 49 (0) 30 340 601 [email protected]

Heliocentris Energy Systems Inc.Vancouver, CanadaTel. + 1 604 684 3546Fax + 1 604 648 [email protected]

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Solar Module


Weight 90 g

Power 1.2 W

Voltage max. 2.0 V

Current max. 0.6 A

Electrolyzer


Weight 54 g

Power 1.16 W

H2 production 5 cm3 / min

O2 production 2.5 cm3 / min

Take-apart Fuel Cell Stack


Weight 288 g

Power per cell 0.2 W

Power (5 cells) 1 W

Hydrogen Storage


Weight 48 g

Volume 30 cm3

Anemometer


Accuracy ± 5%

Measuring range 0.2 … 30 m/s

Photometer

Dimensions (W x H x D) 64.5 x 188 x 24.5 mm

Accuracy ± 5 %

Measuring range 0.01 …50000 lux

Lamp


Illuminant 2 x 75 W

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