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Intended Use

The PEMFC Kit allows the principle of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and PEM

electrolyzers to be demonstrated and measurements taken. The system has been developed for

teaching and demonstration purposes only.

Any other use is prohibited!

Hydrogen and oxygen are required for operation of the PEMFC Kit. Air can also be used as an

alternative to oxygen.

Should the equipment be used improperly, these gases present a hazard. To prevent accidents,

observe the General Safety Precautions at all times when working with the PEMFC Kit.

Summary of Contents for F107-PEMFC Kit

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions F107 PEMFC Kit...

Page 2: ...ble of contents 04 05 06 08 09 10 12 16 16 16 16 Introduction Intended Use General Safety Precautions Contents Operation of a PEM fuel cell Setup Assembly Dismantling Technical Data Troubleshooting Ma...

Page 3: ...rogen technology in a step by step procedure by way of simple experiments The PEMFC Kit represents a state of the art technology It can be used for practical demonstration of the operation of fuel cel...

Page 4: ...m has been developed for teaching and demonstration purposes only Any other use is prohibited Hydrogen and oxygen are required for operation of the PEMFC Kit Air can also be used as an alternative to...

Page 5: ...se the system in well ventilated rooms Hoses plugs and tanks are used for pressure compensation They must not be fixed or secured with clamps adhesive etc General Safety Precautions The system is not...

Page 6: ...y potential dangers and carefully supervise experimentation General Safety Precautions Hoses plugs and tanks are used for pressure compensation They must not be fixed or secured with clamps adhesive e...

Page 7: ...ngs Perforated plates with electrodes This PEM fuel cell can be fully dismantled for educational purposes Item No F107 Hydrogen Sources Electrolyzer 65 Item No E206 Electrolyzer 230 Item No E207 Addit...

Page 8: ...rcuit is provided to the cathode the electrons travel to the cathode performing electrical work in the process The oxygen supplied to the cathode is reduced combining with the protons to form water Se...

Page 9: ...alog for gas production Should H TEC Education equipment not be employed the quality of the gases generated must be monitored carefully H TEC Education assumes no responsibility for damage or injury i...

Page 10: ...en the hose clamp briefly in order to allow inert gases to escape Closed outlet gas supply mode Closed outlet gas supply mode The closed outlet gas supply mode is employed with all hydrogen sources wh...

Page 11: ...lectrical terminals from the housing plates together with the membrane 4 Carefully remove the membrane The electrodes should remain attached to the perforated plates 5 Unscrew the fitting from the hou...

Page 12: ...he positive red perforated plate on the acrylic housing The thicker side of the seal with the front of the banana jack should face the acrylic The electrode should point upward Assembly Assembly of th...

Page 13: ...o opposite corners place it upon the perforated plate 4 Place the second negative perforated plate in position The thicker side of the seal must face towards the acrylic housing which is not yet in pl...

Page 14: ...damage the electrodes We recommend that the distance be checked by means of a caliper Should a caliper or similar instrument not be available tighten the nuts twice approximately half a turn each tim...

Page 15: ...it will not damage the cell it will simply result in poorer initial performance The quickest and simplest way to re moisten the membrane is to connect the two sides of the cell together by means of a...

Page 16: ...ole or in part in any manner without the express written permission of H Tec Education Subject to technical changes H TEC EDUCATION 1902 Pinon Dr Unit B College Station TX 77845 USA Phone 1 979 703 19...