Description
The Junior Basic reflects the simple elegance of the hydrogen cycle by reflecting a self-contained hydrogen system that is perfect for introducing the technology behind the solar hydrogen cycle, or for small demonstrations.
Features:
✔ Compact system on one base-plate
✔ Clear, self-explanatory set-up
✔ Sturdy construction
✔ Short setup time
Recommended Grades: 5 - 12
Includes:
• Electrolyzer Cell 5
• x2 Storage 30
• Fuel Cell Hydrogen Oxygen
• Solar Panel Cell
• Fan Load
• Acrylic Base Plate
• Instructional Textbook
Experiments Possible with the Junior Basic, J101:
✔ Producing and storing hydrogen and oxygen
✔ Determining characteristic curve of solar panel
✔ Operating the fuel cell with hydrogen and oxygen 2:1
✔ Determining characteristic curve of electrolyser
✔ Determining electrolyser efficiency
✔ Learning about Faraday’s laws
✔ Determining characteristic curves of fuel cell
✔ Determining fuel cell efficiency
✔ Determining decomposition voltage of water
✔ Storing electrical energy from wind by using hydrogen technology
✔ Demonstrating a complete renewable hydrogen energy system
Recommended Accessories:
Wind Turbine
1071066
Measurement Set 1
12120008
Cell 5 of the PEM electrolyzer
The PEM electrolyzer separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. It works with distilled water and does not require caustic solutions or acids.
• Allowable voltage: up to 2 VDC
• Allowable current: up to 1.5 A
• Hydrogen production: up to 10 ml/min
• Oxygen production: up to 5 ml/min
• Electrode area: 2.9 cm²
• Requires commercial distilled (deionized) water with a conductivity of < 2 μS/cm/
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.0" x 2.0" x 1.6" (51 x 51 x 41 mm)
• Weight: ~2 oz (58 g)
x2 Storage 30
Graduated hydrogen, oxygen, and water storage cylinders visualize the classic hydrogen separation experiment, as in the Hoffman apparatus.
• Gas/water capacity per tank: 30 cm3
PEM H2/O2 Fuel Cell
The PEM fuel cell generates electrical energy from hydrogen and oxygen. It is based on PEM technology, which is the most widespread technology used in the development of fuel cell applications, for example for motor vehicles or stationary power supply systems.
• Power in hydrogen and oxygen mode: 900 mW
• Power in hydrogen and air mode: 300 mW
• Electrode area: 2.9 cm²
• Generated voltage: 0.45 - 0.96 V DC
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.0" x 2.0" x 1.6" (51 x 51 x 41 mm)
• Weight: ~2oz (58 g)
Solar panel cells
Provide electricity to run the model's PEM electrolyzer
• Cell area: 90 cm²
• Open circuit voltage: 2 V
• Current: 350 mA
• Power (MPP): 500 mW
Fan load
• Power: 10 mW
Textbook Instructions
The textbook contains information about the technology and instructions for a variety of experiments.
Entire Basics for Kids
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.9" x 11.8" x 5.9" (100 x 300 x 150 mm)
• Weight: 1.3 lbs (600 g)
