Reference : FCT-693

The Fuel Cell Trainer is a comprehensive educational system designed to teach the fundamental engineering principles of PEM fuel cell technology. With extensive experimental capabilities and thoroughly revised instructional materials, including predefined experiments, it provides a complete and structured learning solution.

All components of the fuel cell system are individually displayed, ensuring maximum transparency and clarity during instruction. Integrated parameter displays allow real-time monitoring of operating conditions, enhancing both theoretical understanding and practical insight.

Thanks to its modular design, the Fuel Cell Trainer can be easily adapted to different educational levels, from introductory courses to advanced engineering programs. The system is suitable for users with limited prior experience. The included software supports computer-assisted measurement, data acquisition, and experimentation, enabling precise analysis and documentation of results.

Key Features

• Redesigned system architecture for enhanced engineering education
• USB interface for simple plug-and-play installation
• Improved instructional materials for both instructors and students
• Advanced experimentation software with integrated data acquisition
• Quick-start guides for fast setup and efficient operation

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the structure and operating principles of PEM fuel cell systems
• Application of thermodynamic fundamentals
• Analysis of characteristic curves and efficiency performance
• Fundamentals of system integration and power electronics

Areas of Application

Suitable for lectures and practical training in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering

References :

• SHE-811 Solar Hydrogen Extension 30 nl/h
• SHE-812 Solar Hydrogen Extension 72 nl/h

The Solar Hydrogen Trainer is a 400 Wp off-grid photovoltaic system combined with an electrolyzer for on-site hydrogen production. Using clean solar energy, the system generates hydrogen sustainably and can be integrated with the Fuel Cell Trainer or the Nexa® Training System to form a comprehensive micro-laboratory platform.

The system enables complete energy balancing of the solar hydrogen generation process. Performance and production data from the PV modules, power electronics, battery storage, and electrolyzer are displayed in the included software and can be logged and exported for further analysis. Energy flows between individual components are clearly visualized, providing full system transparency.

Mobile solar modules with adjustable tilt angles and optional solar sensors allow for advanced experimentation in photovoltaic performance and system optimization.

Key Features

• Fundamentals of solar photovoltaic power generation
• Operating principles of off-grid solar systems
• Efficiency analysis of solar hydrogen production
• System dimensioning of solar hydrogen applications
• Dedicated focus on Power-to-Gas training concepts

Sample Experiments

• Optimization of solar module alignment
• Determination of electrolyzer efficiency
• Performance analysis and behavior of photovoltaic modules