The rise of hydrogen technology requires a new generation of skilled researchers and innovators.

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1 The rise of hydrogen technology requires a new generation of skilled researchers and innovators. -TEC supports these visionaries at every level of their development with low-cost kits for schools and intricate experimentation sets for university or vocational settings. Our products combine technical performance with outstanding flexibility and value. To see our complete product range and get further details about our company, please visit our website: Technical details and components are subject to change without notice. Printing errors reserved. 01

2 We re full of energy. For over a decade, -TEC has been building a worldwide reputation as the leading provider of educational fuel cell products. Today, we are proud of our commitment to educating the next generation of fuel cell researchers, and we are working with the current generation to develop fuel cell technology for commercial use. We believe that in the years to come, hydrogen energy systems will be crucial to solving the world s energy supply problems. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that the students of today learn about how hydrogen fuel cell technology works, and how it can be applied in the real world. But teaching the next generation isn t enough; we also have to learn from them. That is why we sponsor student competitions in Germany - to unlock the power of student creativity and see how bright young minds can apply fuel cell technology to real-world problems. In the coming years, we will continue to expand our educational offerings and sponsored competitions, as well as diversify our product line to include commercial grade fuel cells and electrolysers for use in schools, offices and homes. We look forward to a future of clean, renewable energy - a future powered by hydrogen. Our website is your source for information about our products, as well as free fuel cell information, downloads, and more. Our best-seller: solar-hydrogen-system JuniorBASIC -TEC SYSTEMS electrolyser EL30 Student projects Stackable classroom sets 02

3 The ydrogen Energy Cycle A fuel cell reaction is the exact reverse of the electrolysis of water. This means that when electrical energy splits apart water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases, much of that electrical energy is stored as chemical energy in the form of hydrogen gas. A fuel cell can convert this stored chemical energy directly back into electrical energy. ydrogen and oxygen are fed into the fuel cell and react to form water, producing electricity and heat in the process. This cycle means that hydrogen and oxygen can be used as energy storage mediums. Intermittent, renewable power supplies like solar and wind can be used to create hydrogen, which can be stored and converted back to electrical energy any time it is needed. A clean solution, indeed. From electricity to hydrogen and back again Renewable Energy Solar radiation, wind power, water power or biomass the energy of the sun is the basis for all these natural forms of energy. owever, supply and demand of energy do not always align. Therefore, there is an urgent need for intelligent storage concepts. Electrical Consumer Fuel cells offer an energy solution for a great variety of applications, whether stationary in a household, mobile in an appliance, or as a portable energy source. PEM Electrolyser When a voltage is applied, the PEM Electrolyser splits pure water into hydrogen and oxygen gases in other words, it stores the electrical energy in a chemical state. PEM can signify either Proton Exchange Membrane or Polymer Electrolyte Membrane. This membrane has a special coating and is the core of the chemical process., 2 2 O O O % O 2 + O O! 4en 4e , e-+O , e-, 2 2 Anode Cathode PEM = Polymer Electrolyte Membrane PEM Fuel Cell A fuel cell operates on the same principle as an electrolyser only the other way around. That means: hydrogen and oxygen react to form water, thus producing electrical energy and heat. In this way, the stored chemical energy is transformed into electricity again. 2 2,! 4e- O O n 4e O O % O O, 2 2, e e-+ O 2, 2 2 O Anode Cathode PEM = Polymer Electrolyte Membrane There are several methods for storing hydrogen 2 Choose between storage in gas, liquid, or chemically-bonded states. To see our complete product range and get further details about our company, please visit our website: Technical details and components are subject to change without notice. Printing errors reserved. 03

4 TUTORIAL Renewable Set TUTORIAL Renewable Set T111 D Features a wind turbine that provides electricity for electrolysers or other loads D Fuel cells with air-breathing option D Magnetic bases, allowing horizontal or vertical assembly. Also includes metallic vehicle chassis for solar and fuel cell car set-ups D Redesigned gas storage tanks with a compact and easy-to-use design and easy-to-read measurement marks D A specially-designed experiment binder with instructions and templates for each experiment, all printed on waterproof paper for use in the lab The Tutorial Renewable Set is your complete solution for teaching renewable energy, consisting of: Tutorial Teacher Set, Solar Wind Set, and Measurement Set. The sets feature modular components for flexibility as well as easy set-up and use, and allow experiments across the whole range of hydrogen applications, including automotive applications, solar, and wind experiments. The wind turbine can be run indoors with ordinary table fans, or in any breeze. It can be paired with the PEM electrolyser cell to allow a number of experiments in the realm of renewable energy. For instance, run solar experiments to power the electrolyser and store the resulting hydrogen and oxygen gases. Then, generate power with the PEM fuel cell in either 2 or 2 /Air mode. Finally, build a self contained solar-hydrogen-system, or fill up a hydrogen-powered model car at its own solar hydrogen station. The TUTORIAL Renewable Set also includes a Direct-Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC), as well as the PEMFC Kit, which allows students to assemble and disassemble a working PEM fuel cell. A convenient set of holder brackets allows you to present the components on any magnetic whiteboard. 04

5 The Renewable Energy Revolution - Fossil fuels are limited, and nuclear is not the answer. Intermittent renewable energy sources, made practical by hydrogen technology, will contribute to a sustainable energy revolution. T111 Specifications Electrolyser Cell5: 5 cm³/min 2 ; 2.5 cm³/min O 2 ; 1.16 W RFC 2 /Air Electrolyser mode: 5 cm³/min 2 ; 2.5 cm³/min O 2 ; 1.16 W Fuel cell mode: 2 mode: 300 mw 2 /air mode: 100 mw PEMFC Kit 2 mode: 600 mw 2 /air mode: 200 mw Methanol Fuel Cell Power: 10 mw Gas storage 30 cm³ 2 ; 30 cm³ O 2 Single Solar module 2.0 V / 600 ma (two included in the set) Battery Box: 4.5 VDC / 0.8 A Power supply: 5VDC / 1.2 A Load (fan): 10 mw Load (car): 150 mw Wind turbine (average performance I max U max = approx. 6.0 V = approx. 0.3 A with table fan) max x W: 670 x 420 mm Rotor diameter: 420 mm 1.6kg Decade Resistor Multimeters Two carrying cases Max. capacity: 1.2 W Ports: 2 mm Ports: 2 mm x W x D: 140 x 450 x 380 mm x W x D: 195 x 450 x 380 mm 3.9 kg and 4 kg The TUTORIAL Renewable Set is packaged in two stackable boxes for fast setup and quick cleanup. Experiments possible with T111 TUTORIAL Renewable Set D Assembling a fuel cell D Producing and storing hydrogen D Determining a solar module s characteristic curve D ydrogen/oxygen or hydrogen/air operation D Determining an electrolyser s characteristic curve D Determining electrolyser efficiency D Learning about Faraday s laws D Determining a PEM fuel cell s characteristic curves D Determining fuel cell efficiency D Determining the decomposition voltage of water D Building a model hydrogen car D Using methanol to generate electricity D Determining a DMFC s characteristic curve D Influence of the surface of a solar module on voltage and current intensity D Voltage and current in a series connection of solar panels D Voltage and current in a parallel connection of solar panels D Voltage and current in a solar panel as a function of light intensity D The characteristic current-voltage curve of a solar panel D Creating electrical energy from wind energy D Effects of the wind speed and direction D Influence of the number of rotor blades D Influence of different blade positions D Observation of a wind wheel under load D Current-voltage characteristic of the wind generator D Using hydrogen technology to store electrical energy from wind D Concept of an autarkic system with renewable energy Accessories: Spotlight Double 240 V A160 To see our complete product range and get further details about our company, please visit our website: Technical details and components are subject to change without notice. Printing errors reserved. 05

6 TUTORIAL Teacher/Student Set Educators need to accommodate ever more capable students within a rapidly-changing educational framework, all while getting good value for their budgets. Our answer is a modular system that allows many degrees of freedom for teaching about hydrogen energy solutions. Tutorial Teacher Set T103 D Run the experiments of your choice D Modular design D Magnetic assembly D Includes teaching folder and experiment templates D Includes direct methanol fuel cell and PEM fuel cell kit Recommended grades: 5-12 Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering/Circuits, General Science, Automotive Application uses: Classroom Instruction, ands-on Learning, Advanced classes Complete solar hydrogen system in a carrying box. Consists of Solar Module Tutorial, reversible fuel cell RFC 2 /Air for production of hydrogen and oxygen, PEM Electrolyser Cell5 for hydrogen and oxygen production, PEM fuel cell for hydrogen/ oxygen or hydrogen/air operation, Direct Methanol Fuel Cell with built-in methanol tank (runs on 3% methanol-in-distilledwater solution), PEMFC Kit that can be completely disassembled, two hydrogen/ oxygen storage tanks for electrolyser- and reversible systems, Fan Tutorial and car applications as electric loads, baseplate, Power Supply, Battery Box, connector cables, silicone tubing and 250 ml distilled water. Solar cells, fuel cells, gas storage tanks and fan each have a magnetic base and can be combined for numerous experiments such as solar car, hydrogen production in a solar-hydrogen gas station, air-breathing fuel cell car, solar hydrogen system, reversible fuel cell system, dismantable fuel cell and methanol system. Comprehensive instructional materials included. Methanol solution is included for products delivered within Europe. T103 Specifications Electrolyser Cell5: 5 cm 3 /min 2 ; 2.5 cm 3 /min O 2 ; 1.16 W RFC 2 /Air: Electrolyser mode: 5 cm 3 /min 2 ; 2.5 cm 3 /min O 2 ; 1.16 W Fuel cell mode: 2 mode: 2 /Air mode: PEMFC Kit: 2 mode: 2 /Air mode: Methanol Fuel Cell: Power: 300 mw 100 mw 600 mw 200 mw 10 mw Gas storage: 30 cm 3 2 ; 30 cm 3 O 2 Solar module: 2.0 V / 600 ma Battery Box: 4.5 VDC / 0.8 A Power supply: 5 VDC / 1.2 A Load (fan): 10 mw Load (car): 150 mw x W x D: 195 x 450 x 380 mm 3.9 kg Experiments possible with T103 Tutorial Teacher Set For the blue experiments you also will need the Measurement Set Item No.: A129. D Assembling a fuel cell D Producing and storing hydrogen D Determining characteristic curve of solar panel D ydrogen/oxygen or hydrogen/air operation D Determining characteristic curve of electrolyser D Determining electrolyser efficiency D Learning about Faraday s laws D Determining characteristic curves of fuel cell D Determining fuel cell efficiency D Determining decomposition voltage of water D Building a model hydrogen car D Using methanol to generate electricity D Determining characteristic curves of DMFC 06

7 Electrolyser mode: ydrogen production Experiment templates for easy set-up Solar hydrogen system ydrogen gas station & fuel cell car Vertical set-up with magnetic brackets PEM Fuel cell Kit Direct methanol for presentation on whiteboards (Teacher Set) (Teacher Set) fuel cell (Teacher Set) TUTORIAL Student Set T102 Complete solar hydrogen system in a stackable box. Consists of the same components as TUTORIAL Teacher Set T103, except PEMFC Kit, Methanol Fuel Cell and magnetic brackets for vertical set up. Accessories (T103 and T102): Spotlight A148 Measurement Set A129 Solar Wind Set A164 To see our complete product range and get further details about our company, please visit our website: Technical details and components are subject to change without notice. Printing errors reserved. 07

8 TUTORIAL yrunner Tutorial yrunner T107 D Explore the future of transportation D Solar car experiments D Reversible fuel cell for 2 or 2 /Air operation D Easy, modular set-up Recommended grades: 5-12 Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering/Circuits, Automotive Application uses: Classroom Instruction, ands-on Learning This model of a hydrogen car is equipped with a reversible fuel cell that allows the car to produce its own hydrogen when an external voltage is applied. Charging time: approx. 4 min. with Power Supply, approx. 7 min. with Battery Box and approx. 9 min. with Solar Module Tutorial under sunlight. Running time approx. 8 min. Power Supply, Battery Box, Solar Module Tutorial and textbook included. T107 Specifications Electrolyser mode: 5 cm 3 /min 2 ; 2.5 cm 3 /min O 2 ; 1.16 W Fuel cell mode: 2 : 300 mw 2 /Air: 100 mw Gas storage: 30 cm 3 2 / 30 cm 3 O 2 Solar module: 2.0 V / 600 ma Battery Box: 4.5 VDC / 0.8 A Power Supply: 1.2 A x W x D: 100 x 115 x 260 mm 1.3 kg Experiments possible with T107 Tutorial yrunner For the blue experiments you will also need the Measurement Set Item No.: A129. D Building a model hydrogen car D Producing and storing hydrogen D Determining characteristic curve of solar panel D ydrogen/oxygen or hydrogen/air operation D Determining characteristic curve of electrolyser D Determining electrolyser efficiency D Learning about Faraday s laws D Determining characteristic curves of fuel cell D Determining fuel cell efficiency D Determining decomposition voltage of water Accessories: Spotlight A148 Measurement Set A129 08

9 Throughout history, different technologies have been applied to the basic challenge of transportation. ydrogen technology will be the next mobile energy source, and it is important for students to learn about this technology today. yrunner Kit System T125 D PEM Fuel Cell Car concept with hydrogen gas station D Fuel Cell can be completely disassembled D 2, 2 /Air operation D Larger fuel cell for more power T125 Specifications Electrolyser Cell10 2 -Production: 10 cm 3 /min O 2 -Production: 5 cm 3 /min Power: 2.33 W PEMFC Kit: Power ( 2 ): 600 mw Power ( 2 /Air): 200 mw The Tutorial yrunner Kit helps you explore an innovative mobile drive technology. The kit uses a fuel cell to combine hydrogen and oxygen and produce electrical energy to power the motor. Experiments possible with T125 Tutorial yrunner Kit Storage30: 30 cm 3 2 / 30 cm 3 O 2 Power Supply: 5 VDC / 1.2 A Solar Module 2.0 V / 600 ma Tutorial Double: The hydrogen is supplied from a solar hydrogen gas station where an electrolyser splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. The gases are stored for later transfer to the car. The kit includes a textbook with information about the technology and inscructions for a number of experiments. D Assembling a fuel cell D Building a model hydrogen car D Producing and storing hydrogen D Determining characteristic curve of solar panel D ydrogen/oxygen or hydrogen/air operation D Determining characteristic curve of electrolyser D Determining electrolyser efficiency D Learning about Faraday s laws D Determining characteristic curves of fuel cell D Determining fuel cell efficiency D Determining decomposition voltage of water Vehicle Plate x W x D: 150 mw 140 x 400 x 300 mm 2.7 kg Accessories: Spotlight A148 Measurement Set A129 To see our complete product range and get further details about our company, please visit our website: Technical details and components are subject to change without notice. Printing errors reserved. 09

10 Junior Basic Junior Basic J101 D Compact system on one baseplate D Clear, self-explanatory set-up D Sturdy construction D Short setup time Recommended grades: 5-12 Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering/Circuits, General Science Application uses: Classroom Instruction, ands-on Learning Solar hydrogen experimentation system, consisting of solar module, PEM electrolyser, hydrogen and oxygen storage tanks, PEM fuel cell and fan (as electric load); mounted on a black base plate. Textbook included. J101 Specifications Electrolyser: 1 W Fuel cell: 500 mw Gas storage: 30 cm 3 2 / 30 cm 3 O 2 Solar module: 2.0 V / 350 ma Fan: 10 mw x W x D: 100 x 300 x 150 mm 600 g Experiments possible with J101 JuniorBasic For the blue experiments you also need the Measurement Set Item No.: A129. For the green experiments you also will need the Solar Wind Set Item No. A164, or Wind Generator Item No. A162. Solar module Electrolyser Oxygen storage Fuel Cell ydrogen storage Electric load D Producing and storing hydrogen and oxygen D Determining characteristic curve of solar panel D Operating the fuel cell with hydrogen and oxygen 2:1 D Determining characteristic curve of electrolyser D Determining electrolyser efficiency D Learning about Faraday s laws D Determining characteristic curve of fuel cell D Determining fuel cell efficiency D Determining decomposition voltage of water D Storing electrical energy from wind by using hydrogen technology D Demonstrating a complete renewable hydrogen energy system Accessories: Spotlight A148 Measurement Set A129 Wind Generator A162 measurement page. 10

11 Just the Basics - The solar hydrogen cycle is very simple and elegant. We have created a Basic line that reflects this elegance, with self-contained hydrogen systems that are perfect for introducing the technology behind the solar hydrogen cycle, or for small demonstrations. Junior Set J102 D All the essentials D Accessories included D Pre-assembled D Stackable box Recommended grades: 5-12 Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering/Circuits, General Science Application uses: Classroom Instruction, ands-on Learning Complete hydrogen system in a carrying box, consisting of solar hydrogen system JuniorBasic, Decade Resistor, 2 digital multimeters, 3 red and 3 black connector cables, 1 stopwatch and 250 ml distilled water. Textbook included. Accessories: Spotlight A148 J102 Specifications Electrolyser: 1 W Fuel cell: 500 mw Gas storage: 30 cm 3 2 / 30 cm 3 O 2 Solar module: 2.0 V / 350 ma Fan: 10 mw Cable: 50 cm x W x D: 195 x 450 x 380 mm 2.8 kg Decade Resistor Max. capacity: 1.2 W Ports: 2 mm Multimeters Ports: 2 mm Wind Generator A162 measurement page. Experiments possible with J102 JuniorSet For the green experiments you also will need the Solar Wind Set Item No. A164, or Wind Generator Item No. A162. D Producing and storing hydrogen and oxygen D Determining characteristic curve of solar panel D Operating the fuel cell with hydrogen and oxygen 2:1 D Determining characteristic curve of electrolyser D Determining electrolyser efficiency D Learning about Faraday s laws D Determining characteristic curves of fuel cell D Determining fuel cell efficiency D Determining decomposition voltage of water D Storing electrical energy from wind by using hydrogen technology D Demonstrating a complete renewable hydrogen energy system To see our complete product range and get further details about our company, please visit our website: Technical details and components are subject to change without notice. Printing errors reserved. 11

12 Stack Experimentation Set Stack Experimentation Set U102 D More power D Modular design D Easy set-up D Many possible experiments D Sophisticated monitoring Our Stack Experimentation Set includes all the features found in our Tutorial range: modular design, magnetic bases for easy set-up, and magnetic brackets for vertical display. Electrolyser 2 storage Fuel cell stack Every Stack Experimentation Set also includes the Fuel Cell Monitor Pro software, which allows real-time monitoring of every cell in the stack, and can calculate the efficiencies and electrical characteristics of both fuel cells and electrolysers. An external measuring transformer card lets you measure and record the characteristics of -TEC models. Connects to a PC via USB cable. Software allows you to plot the stack s voltage-current, power-voltage, power-current, and power-time characteristics. Recording can be done automatically, at certain voltage or current points, or manually. Data recording as.txt or.csv format. Minimum system requirements: PC with Windows 2000 SP3, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 580 MB free space on D, Pentium III or comparable (600 Mz or faster), USB port. Recommended: MS Excel (for individualized data plotting) Package includes: measuring transformer card, USB cable, software, set of cables, power supply. 12

13 The academic challenges of hydrogen are vital, but there is the additional challenge of applying it to real-world problems. Our stack sets include sophisticated hardware and software that allow students and researchers to more closely model the hydrogen systems that are already in use in industry. U102 Specifications Electrolyser: 15 W, 65 cm³ 2 /min Fuel Cell Stack Power per cell: 200 mw Power (10 cells): 2 W Solar module: 4.0 V / 3.3 A Gas storage: 80 cm 3 Electric load lamp: 4.4 W Power supply: 6.0 VDC / 3 A Fuel Cell Monitor U = 0 10 VDC I = 0 5 A P max = 5 W Ports: 2 and 4 mm USB cable: 180 cm A/B (70") Suitable operating systems: Win98, ME, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, Windows 7 Experiments possible with U102 Stack Experimentation Set Complete D Building a fuel cell stack up to ten cells D Producing and storing hydrogen D Determining characteristic curve of solar panel D Voltage-controlled automatic measurements D Determining characteristic curve of electrolyser D Determining electrolyser efficiency D Learning about Faraday s laws D Determining characteristic curves of fuel cell D Determining fuel cell efficiency D Determining decomposition voltage of water D Long-term measurements at your own PC D Fixing the output at different operating points of the fuel cell stack D Monitoring single cell stack voltages at your PC D Power-controlled automatic measurements x W x D: 520 x 430 x 240 mm 10.3 kg To see our complete product range and get further details about our company, please visit our website: Technical details and components are subject to change without notice. Printing errors reserved. 13

14 DMFC Technology ACCESSORIES Expand Your Sets - All of our products feature modular designs for easy replacement or upgrade of individual components. Add accessories to expand your teaching or research capabilities! Accessories Specifications Wind Generator A162 Wind generator for single cell electrolysers. Average performance with table fan U max I max max x W x D: Rotor diameter: approx. 6.0 V approx. 0.3 A 670 x 420 mm 420 mm 1.6kg Solar Wind Set Wind generator A162 and solar panel as additional energy sources for Tutorial and Junior electrolysers - in a box. Spotlight A148 alogen lamp on a stand, for use with Solar Module Tutorial, Solar Module Junior and Junior Basic. Wind Generator: Solar module: Power: x W x D: Power: x W x D: see Wind Generator A V / 600 ma 135 x 95 x 30 mm 89 g 75 W 490 x 260 x 260 mm 3.4 kg Spotlight Double 240 V A160 Two alogen lamps on one stand, for use in advanced solar experiments with two Solar Modules Tutorial. Power: 2 x 75 W x W x D: 490 x 370 x 370 mm 4.2 kg 14

15 DMFC Junior (DT Fan) G101 D Compact desktop design D Alternative 2 source D No gas tank D Runs for hours on a single filling Power: x W x D: 10 mw 140 x 100 x 40 mm 110 g Desktop model with direct methanol fuel cell, operated with 3% methanol-in-distilled water solution. Methanol solution is included for products delivered within Europe. Specifications PowerSupply A145 Power supply for Tutorial yrunner, Junior and Tutorial electrolysers and reversible fuel cells. Input: Output: V; z 5 VDC / 1.2 A 80 g Battery Box A115 Battery case, used to power electrolysers and reversible fuel cells (single and double). Input: Output: x W x D: 3 x AA batteries 4.5 VDC / 0.8 A 20 x 69 x 50 mm 31 g Safety Adapter 4 mm > 2 mm A119 Red and black safety adapter. 10 g Measurement Set A129 Experimentation kit consisting of Decade Resistor, two Multimeters, stopwatch and cables. Suitable for Tutorial product range, as well as Junior products. Decade Resistor: Max: Ports: x W x D: Multimeters Ports: x W x D: capacity: 1.2 W 2 mm 190 g 40 x 160 x 130 mm 2 mm 140 g 125 x 70 x 30 mm To see our complete product range and get further details about our company, please visit our website: Technical details and components are subject to change without notice. Printing errors reserved. 15

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