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The renewable energy industry is receiving significant investment with the current focus on alternative and clean energy sources, leading to increasing demand for skilled engineers with expertise in the diverse range of technologies utilised in renewable energy systems. The HFT Education range complements the Power Systems range of products and allows the study of the most commonly used renewable energy generation systems including Wind, Solar, Hydroelectric, Fuel Cells and Biofuel production. Students can experiment with each generation method individually, studying the theory and performance characteristics of each renewable energy generator, the appropriate storage and conversion techniques and application of technologies in a real world environment. The HFT Education combined renewable energy trainers allow students to understand more complex systems which combine multiple different renewable energy generators. Key features and benefits of the range include: Equipment for fundamental and advanced level study of each renewable energy technology allows teaching to be targeted at the required learning level. Real industrial components are used to give scalable results that represent real life applications. Equipment for studying all of the common renewable energy technologies to give students hands on experience with the different types of renewable energy systems. Study of energy conversion, storage and utilisation allows students to learn about the application of renewable energy generators. Accessories for operation of all renewable energy generators in the laboratory, so equipment can be used without real wind and solar radiation if required. TELEPHONE +44 (0) 845 5199 280 / 290 email sales@hft-education.com FAX +44 (0) 845 5199 260 www.hft-education.com
OVERVIEW subjects career paths Biofuels Combined Systems Conversion, Distribution and Utilisation of Energy Conversion Energy Storage Design Engineer Energy Management Environmental and Energy Consultancy Environmental Management Installation Engineer Fuel Cells Hydroelectric Energy Photovoltaic Energy Solar Thermal Energy Weather Stations Wind Energy Marine Energy Analyst Project Engineer Research Analyst Research Engineer Sustainable Development Sustainable Development Consultancy OVERVIEW industry applications Cogeneration Commercial Generation Commercial Sanitary Water Heating Domestic Generation Domestic Sanitary Water Heating Energy from Waste Plants Industrial Generation Industrial Sanitary Water Heating Onshore and Offshore Wind Farms Portable Power Supplies Public Sector Sustainable Development Remote Power Supplies Transportation Uninterruptible Power Supplies 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 3
index INDEX Photovoltaic Energy RNE530 Photovoltaic Energy Kit...5 RNE230 Photovoltaic Energy Trainer... RNE231 Photovoltaic Installation Simulator... RNE30 Advanced Photovoltaic Energy Trainer... RNE31 Advanced Photovoltaic Energy Trainer with ADA...6 solar thermal energy RNE521 Solar Thermal Collector...6 RNE521PC Solar Thermal Collector with ADA... RNE221 Double Area Solar Thermal Collector... RNE222 Focusing Solar Concentrator...7 RNE21 High Efficiency Solar Thermal Collector... INDEX Wind Energy RNE540 Wind Turbine Demonstration...7 RNE240 Wind Turbine Test Tunnel... RNE241 Wind Turbine Test Tunnel with ADA...8 RNE40 Wind Turbine Generator... RNE41 Wind Turbine Generator with ADA... Hydroelectric Energy RNE250 Hydroelectric Generation Trainer...9 RNE50 Hydroelectric Power Plant with ADA... Fuel Cells RNE60 Fuel Cell Trainer...9 RNE61 Fuel Cell Trainer with ADA... 10 RNE62 Hydrogen Generator... weather stations RNE270 Weather Station... 11 RNE271 Wireless Weather Station... biofuels RNE280 Biodiesel Production Pilot Plant... 11 RNE281 Manual Bioethanol Production Plant... RNE282 Manual Bioethanol Production Plant with ADA... 12 RNE283 Automated Bioethanol Production Plant... Combined Systems RNE100 Combined Photovoltaic and Wind Energy Trainer... 13 RNE600 Combined Photovoltaic and Wind Energy Kit... 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 4
Photovoltaic Energy RNE530 Photovoltaic Energy Kit A kit of components for studying the fundamental principles of solar energy and the characteristics, operation and application of photovoltaic cells. The kit comprises the typical components of a photovoltaic system individually mounted with safety connections. The components can be connected in different configurations to create test circuits using different sizes of silicon cells and different loads. Photovoltaic Energy RNE230 Photovoltaic Energy Trainer An educational solar panel and accessories for studying power generation, storage and conversion using a typical photovoltaic energy system. RNE231 Photovoltaic Installation Simulator RNE905 Portable Rheostat RNE912 Solar Radiation Meter A bench top simulator for studying a typical stand-alone photovoltaic installation and the effects of variations in solar panel position, season, time of day, load, cell failure and other variables, on system efficiency. Students use the potentiometers to varying system inputs such as solar radiation levels, battery charge, load level, panel inclination and zenith angle, and switches to introduce a change in conditions such as the season, cloud cover and photovoltaic cell failure. System outputs such as panel voltage, current, system efficiency and alarms can be monitored using the LED indicators. RNE30 Advanced Photovoltaic Energy Trainer A comprehensive photovoltaic solar energy system for studying the setup, operation, characteristics and efficiency of a typical stand-alone photovoltaic energy system with silicon cells. RNE903 Solar Tracker RNE904 PC Interface with Measurement Software RNE906 Portable Rheostat RNE912 Solar Radiation Meter 5 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 5
Photovoltaic Energy RNE31 Advanced Photovoltaic Energy Trainer with ADA A comprehensive photovoltaic solar energy system for studying the setup, operation, characteristics and efficiency of a typical stand-alone photovoltaic energy system with silicon cells, with data acquisition. RNE903 Solar Tracker RNE906 Portable Rheostat NEW PRODUCT NEW PRODUCT RNE521 Solar Thermal Collector An educational solar thermal collector for studying the specification, installation, optimisation, operation and maintenance of a typical solar thermal water heating system for sanitary hot water production. The system consists of a copper absorption plate solar collector connected to a coil heat exchanger in a hot water tank. Students use pressure and flow meters and a thermometer to take temperature measurements. RNE521PC Solar Thermal Collector WITH ADA Solar Thermal Energy An educational solar thermal collector with ADA for studying the specification, installation, optimisation, operation and maintenance of a typical solar thermal water heating system for sanitary hot water production. The system consists of a copper absorption plate solar collector connected to a coil heat exchanger in a hot water tank. Students use pressure and flow meters and a thermometer to take temperature measurements. Photovoltaic EnergY / Solar Thermal Energy RNE221 Double Area Solar Thermal Collector A double area educational solar thermal collector for studying the specification, installation, optimisation, operation and maintenance of a typical solar thermal water heating system for sanitary hot water production. RNE902 Indoor Solar Energy Lamps RNE911 Portable Thermometer RNE912 Solar Radiation Meter 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 6
Solar Thermal Energy RNE222 Focusing Solar Concentrator An advanced solar concentrator with photovoltaic power supply, automatic solar tracker and ADA for studying production of sanitary hot water using a focusing solar energy collector, including solar concentrator efficiency, maintenance and filling operations, energy balance, solar concentrator optimisation, stratification and energy losses. RNE21 High Efficiency Solar Thermal Collector Solar Thermal Energy / Wind Energy Wind Energy A high efficiency educational solar thermal collector for studying and comparing the specification, installation, optimisation, efficiency, operation and maintenance of a standard and high efficiency solar thermal collector. The system includes a standard and high efficiency solar thermal collector on a mobile frame, connected to two heat exchanger coils inside a hot water tank. Students use pressure and flow meters and five thermometers to take temperature measurements. RNE540 Wind Turbine Demonstration An Educational Wind Turbine Demonstration system for studying the construction, installation and efficiency of a typical Wind Turbine used for power generation. RNE900 Indoor Wind Turbine System RNE240 Wind Turbine Test Tunnel An educational wind turbine test tunnel for studying the characteristics and efficiency of wind turbine generators in a laboratory. The equipment consists of a mobile Wind Tunnel with transparent viewing panels. A wind turbine generator is mounted in the test section of the wind tunnel. The turbine position can be adjusted to study the effect of varying air streams. 7 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 7
Wind Energy RNE241 Wind Turbine Test Tunnel with ADA An educational wind turbine test tunnel with data acquisition for studying the characteristics and efficiency of wind turbine generators in a laboratory. The equipment consists of a mobile Wind Tunnel with transparent viewing panels. A wind turbine generator is mounted in the test section of the wind tunnel. The turbine position can be adjusted to study the effect of varying air streams. RNE41 Wind Turbine Generator with ADA RNE40 Wind Turbine Generator An Educational Wind Turbine Generator for studying the construction, installation, control, efficiency and applications of a typical Wind Turbine used for power generation. RNE900 Indoor Wind Turbine System RNE904 PC Interface with Measurement Software Wind Energy An Educational Wind Turbine Generator with SCADA software for studying the construction, installation, remote control and supervision, efficiency and applications of a typical Wind Turbine used for power generation. RNE900 Indoor Wind Turbine System HFT Education for Quality HFT Education teaching products are manufactured in Europe under an ISO 9001 quality manufacturing system, using state-of-the-art production techniques and equipment. Our robust industrial standard components, high quality materials and skilled production staff make sure that our equipment has a long working life. All HFT Education products are supplied with a 2 Year Warranty 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 8
Hydroelectric Energy RNE250 Hydroelectric Generation Trainer An educational hydroelectric generation system for studying the characteristics and efficiency of a Hydroelectric generator with a Pelton turbine with variable flow conditions. RNE907 Portable Rheostat Hydroelectric Energy / Fuel Cells RNE50 Hydroelectric Power Plant with ADA A comprehensive educational Hydroelectric power plant with data acquisition for studying a typical hydroelectric generation system, using a Pelton turbine. RNE907 Portable Rheostat Fuel Cells RNE60 Fuel Cell Trainer A Polymer Electrolyte Member Fuel Cell (PEMFC) training system for studying the characteristics, operation, efficiency and application of Hydrogen Fuel cells used for power generation. RNE908 Safety Cylinder for Hydrogen RNE909 DC Motor RNE913 Portable Thermo Hygrometer RNE914 Portable Anemometer RNE62 Hydrogen Generator 9 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 9
Fuel Cells RNE61 Fuel Cell Trainer with ADA A Polymer Electrolyte Member Fuel Cell (PEMFC) training system for studying the characteristics, operation, efficiency and application of Hydrogen Fuel cells used for power generation. RNE62 Hydrogen Generator RNE908 Safety Cylinder for Hydrogen RNE909 DC Motor Fuel Cells RNE62 Hydrogen Generator A bench-top educational hydrogen generator for studying the process of hydrogen production using electrolysis and thermochemical water-splitting. The equipment consists of a self-contained electrolytic cell hydrogen production system with a control panel and digital display for operating the system. The Hydrogen generator can be used in conjunction with the HFT Education Fuel cell trainers. VISIT OUR WEBSITE > TO DOWNLOAD OUR TECHNICAL DATASHEETS For more detailed technical information about our teaching products and to request a quotation, please visit our website at: www.hft-education.com 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 10
Weather Stations RNE270 Weather Station An educational weather station for studying the design, installation and operation of sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rain and solar radiation. The equipment can also be used to study and understand control techniques for a weather station, including data acquisition and transmission of data via a modem connection. RNE271 Wireless Weather Station Weather Stations / BIOFUELS BIOFUELS A wireless weather station for studying the design, installation, wireless monitoring and operation of sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rain and solar radiation. A wireless digital display console displays all the values measured by the weather station, and additional information such as heat index, lunar and solar phases, weather forecasts and peak and minimum temperatures, wind speeds and humidity. RNE280 Biodiesel Production Pilot Plant RNE915 Seed Oil Screw Press A Biodiesel Production Pilot Plant for indepth study of biodiesel production. The equipment is designed to give students theoretical and practical knowledge of the parameters and processes involved in biodiesel production. RNE281 Manual Bioethanol Production Plant RNE916 Steam Generator with Softener A Manual Bioethanol Production Pilot Plant for in-depth study of the operation of bioethanol production. The equipment has been designed for students to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the varying operating parameters within the bioethanol production operations. 11 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 11
Biofuels RNE282 Manual Bioethanol Production Plant with ADA A Manual Bioethanol Production Pilot Plant with Data Acquisition for in-depth study of the operation of bioethanol production. RNE283 Automated Bioethanol Production Plant An Automated Bioethanol Production Pilot Plant for in-depth study of the operation of bioethanol production. The equipment has been designed for students to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the varying operating parameters within the bioethanol production operations. Biofuels RNE916 Steam Generator with Softener INSTALLATION AND TRAINING Delivered by Specialist Product Engineers Our specialist engineers can provide expert on-site installation and equipment commissioning services for your HFT Education products, to help you to start using your new HFT Education teaching equipment as soon as possible after delivery. On-Site Installation and Commissioning On-Site or Factory Operational Training Specialist Product Engineers HFT Education Service Promise We can also deliver on-site operational training for our teaching products, to demonstrate how all of the equipment features can be used for maximum benefit to students. Training can also be delivered at our factories, before your equipment is shipped. 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 12
Combined Systems RNE100 Combined Photovoltaic and Wind Energy Trainer An advanced renewable energy training system, for studying the characteristics, control and application of wind power and photovoltaic energy, and the utilisation of combined wind and solar power sources for typical applications. RNE900 Indoor Wind Turbine System RNE903 Solar Tracker RNE906 Portable Rheostat Combined Systems RNE600 Combined Photovoltaic and Wind Energy Kit An integrated renewable energy training system for studying the characteristics, operation and utilisation of combined wind power and solar energy sources. RNE900 Indoor Wind Turbine System RNE905 Portable Rheostat RNE912 Solar Radiation Meter REAL INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS HFT Education Engineering Teaching Equipment is designed to teach students about the principals, operation and application of real industrial technology, and produces scalable results that represent real life values. Our products are also manufactured using industrial standard components and materials, helping students to learn hands-on practical skills that can be directly applied in industry. 13 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 13
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