This kit should only be used by persons 10 years old or older. Products hydrgen fuel cell model car hyco heliocentris. May 03, 2017 the business founded in berlin, germany, announced on jan. Manual student mode mode for extensive data generation and.
Extensive experimenting capabilities and comprehensive instruction material with predefined experiments make it a complete instruction package. The manual is very detailed and includes material for teachers as well. This product is not legal for use in the vex robotics competition. Or explore industrial fuel cell technology in your classroom or lab using the.
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Methanol fuel cell model car bottle of methanol solution 2% gift box and manual for 25 or more units we will engrave your logo along with a slogan into the car body for no extra charge. Reversible fuel cell with integrated gas storage cylinders this component is a fuel cell and hydrogen generator in one. Heliocentris energiesysteme gmbh clean energy solutions rudower chaussee 29 12489 berlin, germany tel. Watch details pdfdatasheet reseller recomended retail price eur 10,450.
The solar hydrogen science kit lets students invent their own clean energy applications using fuel cells and renewable hydrogen created using solar energy and water. It serves as an electrolyzer to produce hydrogen and oxygen chemical power and store them in the storage cylinders. Methanol fuel cell model car an excellent gift idea a methanol fuel cell powering the front wheel of this desktop car model. About heliocentris energy solutions ag heliocentris energy solutions ag designs and builds turnkey fuel cell and hydrogen technology systems, and offers fuel cell integration services. Adhoc notification as per section 17 of the market abuse regulation mar 12 january 2017, 08. Heliocentris launches hydrive fuel cell electric vehicle. The heliocentris reversible fuel cell is a unique type of a fuel cell because it can be used as an electrolyzer to split water into hydrogen and oxygen and as a fuel cell to generate electricity from the electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Takeapart fuel cell the takeapart fuel cell makes it possible to examine the functions and the design of a fuel cell in detail. Reversible fuel cell with integrated gas storage cylinders.
Methanol fuel cell model car bottle of methanol solution 2% gift box and manual for 25 or more units we will engrave your logo. Heliocentris funded to develop fuel cell for emergency. Heliocentris energiesysteme gmbh provides this documentation to facilitate the safe and correct use of the hyexperttm instructor fuel cell system. The hyexperttm instructor fuel cell system has been developed and. An introduction to fuel cells and hydrogen technology by brian cook, heliocentris vancouver, canada whereas the 19th century was the century of the steam engine and the 20th century was the century of the internal combustion engine, it is likely that the 21st century will be the century of the fuel cell. Germanbased heliocentris energy solutions is receiving subsidies totaling 1. Realistic and extensive experimental capabilities and an optimized instruction manual make it a comprehensive training system for both teachers and students.
In germany, heliocentris fuel cells, which targets the education and science markets, has linked up with sma technologie, a firm that specializes in photovoltaic inverter technology for residential, commercial and offgrid applications, to unveil a backup system based on fuel cell technology. Methanol fuel cell the methanol fuel cell uses methanol in. This auction is for a hydrogenius hydrogen fuel cell model car by heliocentris of germany. The package includes a reversible fuel cell, which functions both as a hydrogen generator and fuel cell. When the hydrogen has filled the whole storage cylinder, disconnect the fuel cell from the energy source by. Fuel cell handbook fourth edition oregon state university. Heliocentris fuel cell solutions gmbh and munichbased p21 will be known as odasco heliocentris industry gmbh. In the1960s, international fuel cells in windsor connecticut developed a fuel cell power. Powered by water and sunlight, this hydrogen fuel cell model car provides a simple and effective demonstration of solar hydrogen technology. The heliocentris reversible fuel cell with storage is designed as a high quality, durable reversible fuel cell for the dr fuelcell model car kit. The model car with reversible fuel cell and graduated gas storage. Solar hydrogen fuel cell science lab solar hydrogen fuel cell science lab introduction. The leading clean energy trainer kit include a comprehensive textbook, experiment manuals, teacher notes and classroom guides. The single components of the model car can be used in various ways for instruction.
Manual student mode for extensive data generation and empirical analysis. The stake in heliocentris italy and important assets of heliocentris fuel cell solutions and heliocentris industry now belong to the arab technology. As expected, german heliocentris energy solutions filed for bankruptcy at the beginning of october 2016. Instruction manual and teachers guide for experiments. The solar hydrogen science kit lets students invent their own clean energy applications using fuel cells and. The heliocentris demonstration setup consists of a photovoltaic cell, an electrolyser and a fuel cell. All components of the fuel cell system are displayed individually. As an electrolyzer, the cell uses the power delivered. Heliocentris introduces successor to the nexa fuel cell module 07 oct 2009 in the fourth quarter of 2009, heliocentris will launch the heliocentris nexa afc, a completely new fuel cell module developed by heliocentris based on the fcgen 1020 acs stack from ballard, with a power output of 1. Technical data nexa fuel cell power module fuel cell type pem, open cathode performance rated power at 25 c 1200 w output voltage nominal 20.
Heliocentris introduces successor to the nexa fuel cell module 07 oct 2009. This package allows your students to experiment with the key technology commercialised for portable power e. Hyexpert instructor experiments guide fuel cell store. Sale of the material assets of the heliocentris group berlin, 12 january 2017 the insolvency administrator of heliocentris energy solutions ag isin. Our passion is sustainability and we dream about a feature where hydrogen is commonly used everywhere. The fuel cell uses the energy supplied by the solar panel or the hand generator to separate water into oxygen and hydrogen. Fuel cell system manufacturers in canada source guides. Heliocentris products fuel cell technology for universisies and. With the included nexamon control software and seminar course material, this unit is ideal for. Fuelcell model car integrates the topic of renewable energy and. These fuel cell kits are easy, fun to use, very dependable, and have been successfully. Heliocentris introduces successor to the nexa fuel cell module. Fuelcell model car integrates the topic of renewable energy and fuel cell technology into your science classes. Heliocentris and ballard power systems are pleased to offer the worlds first massproduced commercially available fuel cell products for your classroom or laboratory.
You can think of a fuel cell like a battery, which is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy, but there are two important differences. It is operated with distilled water and requires no caustic solutions or acids. Germanybased heliocentris has launched hydrive fuel cell electric vehicle trainer as part of its training systems product family. Here at heliocentris we hope that your students will gain experience using our product which will provide them with an understanding of fuel cells and pique their general interest in the subject of sustainable solarhydrogen technology. Engineering issues like how to cool the fuel cell stack and whether to pressurize the fuel cell are discussed in general terms and the feasibility of certain design options is determined. The company develops and markets systems and turnkey solutions for customers in industry and science. Heliocentris, sma unveil fuel cell backup for solar installations. Heliocentris alternative energy half kit vex robotics. Hfct instructional laboratory equipment are heliocentris, horizon fuel cell. Introduction a fuel cell is a device that uses chemicals to create electricity.
Students construct a circuit that utilizes an fuel cell to create electricity. This activity is designed as a module which uses a model fuel cell car to explore a possible future power source in vehicles. Extensive experimenting capabilities and comprehensive and revised instruction material with predefined experiments make it a complete instruction package. The 5 cell fuel cell stack generates electrical energy from hydrogen and oxygen. This lab requires a heliocentris solar fuel cell science kit, which is available at. An introduction to fuel cells and hydrogen technology iii figures figure 1. For 7 additional experiments and detailed safety instructions, please refer to the instruction manual and teachers guide provided. Heliocentris, sma unveil fuel cell backup for solar. Heliocentris established in 1995, heliocentris energy systems has become a world leader in providing fuel cell and hydrogen technology systems for education, outreach and demonstration. Hydrogen fuel cells have the potential to reduce the generation of greenhouse gases, air pollution, and global climate changes, be an important part of energy security, and propel hydrogen technology as the energy supply of the future. Hydrivetargeted at academic programsprovides students with a handson experiment set to examine the construction, functionality and benefits of fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles.
The reversible fuel cell generates electrical power when it consumes. After there had been a delay of several days before the required quarterly figures were finally published, an ad hoc notification was sent out on oct. The fuel cell trainer is ideal for teaching the basic engineering principles of pem fuel cell systems. However, while many working at the businesss southern german locations can keep their job, the employees at the headquarters in berlinadlershof will not be so lucky. The heliocentris alternative energy kit allows for instruction and understanding of basic fuel cell and solar cell applications. It is ideal for teaching the basic engineering principles of fuel cell systems. Comprehensive teaching material including detailed experiment instructions the heliocentris fuel cell trainer is ideal for teaching fundamental engineering principles of fuel cell systems. Apr 27, 2015 germanybased heliocentris has launched hydrive fuel cell electric vehicle trainer as part of its training systems product family. Heliocentris fuel cell emergency power supply in operation at german council. The heliocentris alternative energy half kit allows for instruction and understanding of basic fuel cell and solar cell applications. This kit is used, but still in excellent condition and comes with solar panel, reversible fuel cell with stoppers, car with motor, load measurement box, patch cords and manual. Introduction 1 1 introduction the nexa power module is a small, low maintenance and fully automated fuel cell system designed to be integrated into products for portable and backup power markets.
The kit also comes with a small electric motor and. For educational purposes, heliocentris offers a successful series of training systems for solar hydrogen technology and renewable energy systems. Fuel cell handbook, fourth edition contents disclaimer list of figures list of tables and examples 1. As fuel use has developed through time, the percentage of hydrogen content in the fuel has increased. The kit also comes with a small electric motor and propeller blade as the starting point for motorized applications you can build using your futuristic solar energy storage device. The new lab manuals are related to lecture material and are designed with. In fuel cell mode, the stored hydrogen is converted into electric power to operate the car.
A plugin resistor, an electrode with reduced catalyst quantity and an air panel for air instead of oxygen operation enable indepth experiments. Heliocentris funded to develop fuel cell for emergency power. Heliocentris and smart fuel cell are pleased to offer the worlds first commercially available direct methanol fuel cell power supply as special educational package for your classroom or laboratory. Learn how to operate the new heliocentris fuel cell trainer user. The business, which was founded in 1995 as a specialist in fuel cell teaching materials, employed 200 staff by the most recent count and was revered as one of. Heliocentris is offering product solutions for schools. In germany, a new emergency power supply based on the nexa 1200 fuel cell system from heliocentris energy solutions has entered operation with meiningen city council. The reversible pem fuel cell works as both an electrolyzer and a fuel cell. Fuel cell electric vehicle technology can be experienced in a. Heliocentris, with offices in germany and canada has worked for seven years in the field of fuel cell education and outreach. Heliocentris is offering product solutions for schools colleges and universities. Heliocentris fuel cells ag, a system integrator for fuel cells, and ballard power systems, developer of hydrogen fuel cells, signed a sales agreement today regarding ballards mark1020 acs fuel cell product.
For conducting different experiments the stack can be varied regarding the number of cells 1 to 5 cells. A fuel cell is a device that uses chemicals to create electricity. The system is suitable for use in labs, lectures and. You can think of a fuel cell like a battery, which is a device. Electric vehicle educational set with solar and fuel cell. This component is a fuel cell and hydrogen generator in one.