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Dr FuelCell™ Science Kit Basic

The Dr FuelCell™ Science Kit – Basic is designed for a “hands on” experience with solar hydrogen energy technology for both student and teacher. The solar module converts radiant energy into electrical energy to power the electrolyzer. The electrolyzer breaks water into its basic constituents of hydrogen and oxygen. These gases are stored in the graduated cylinders. When electrical power is required, the PEM fuel cell recombines the stored gases to form water, and release heat and electricity.

The kit can be used individually, in small groups or as a classroom teaching tool. Twenty-five prepared General Science, Chemistry and Physics experiments can be carried out with this kit without the need of any additional components. Presented through student inquiry activities and written assignments, the experiments are designed to cover key curriculum topics of science.

All lessons correlated to the NSES, California, BC and Ontario Science Standards. It is also possible to add-in discussions surrounding the sustainable benefits of fuel cells and hydrogen technology. This not only make lessons topical and interesting for students but prepares them for this emerging new technology.

Included in the kit:

• Solar Panel

Used to power the electrolyzer

• PEM Electrolyzer

Requires only distilled water

• PEM Fuel Cell

Standard Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM)

• Load Measurement Box

Measurement box with voltmeter and ammeter, 2 electrical loads (lamp and electric motor), and 7 different adjustable resistance for characteristic curve analysis.

Teachers favourite – easy-to-use, quality unit designed for classroom use, long lasting

• Hydrogen Technology & Fuel Cell Science Book Package – 4 Volumes

A 4-volume set of lesson books covering key curriculum topics of Chemistry, Electrical and Physics, presented through student inquiry activities and written assignments.

A total of 25 experiments and 19 readings, in three volumes. The fourth volume presents background information on fuel cell and hydrogen technology.

• CDROM – Clean Energy for the Future

Provides teaching great introductory resources about fuel cells in easy to use formats. Ideal for the introduction of fuel cell technology, fuel cell technology overview and operation of our Dr FuelCell™ Science Kit. Good for junior high and high school physics and chemistry.

• Illustrated Set-Up Sheets – A great help for easy set-up of the apparatus.

• Also includes: Stopwatch, Cables and Plastic Storage Bin

Science Kit Basic – Technical Specifications

• Solar Module

Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 23/4” x 43/4” x 2” (70 × 120 × 52 mm)
Open circuit voltage 3.0 V DC
Short circuit current 245 mA
Voltage (at maximum power point)2.4 V DC
Current (at maximum power point)200 mA
Power output 0.48 W

• PEM Electrolyzer

(PEM) Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 31/4” x 71/2” x 31/2” (85 × 190 × 90 mm)
Power consumption 1.0 W
Required voltage 1.4 – 1.8 V
Maximum current 0.5 A
Storage volume of hydrogen and oxygen 10 ml each
Rate of hydrogen production 3.5 ml/min (at 0.5 A)
Consumption of distilled water 0.1 ml/h at 0.3 A

• PEM Fuel Cell Cell

(PEM)Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 31/4” x 23/4” x 23/4” (85 × 70 × 70 mm)
Power output 0.5 W
Voltage output 0.4 – 1.0 V
Rate of hydrogen consumption 7 ml/min (at 1.0 A)

• Load measurement box

Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 71/2” x 41/2” x 31/2” (190 × 110 × 85 mm)
7-position variable resistance 1, 3, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 ohm
Motor operating voltage 0.2 – 3 V DC
Motor current 10-15 mA
Lamp operating voltage 1.5 V DC
Lamp current80 mA
Ammeter range 0 – 2 A
Voltmeter range 0 – 20 V DC
Required power supply for digital meters 2 × 9V DC batteries(installed upon delivery)

• Climatic Conditions

Required ambient temperature for operation 10 – 35° C
Required storage temperature 10 – 35° C