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H-Genie

- High Pressure

Hydrogen Generator

User Manual

H-Genie-1.7

Summary of Contents for H-Genie

Page 1: ...H Genie High Pressure Hydrogen Generator User Manual H Genie 1 7 ...

Page 2: ... 10 4 2 Location 11 4 3 Installing the H Genie 12 5 Performing a reaction with the H Genie 15 5 1 Setting a BATCH reaction 17 5 2 Setting a FLOW reaction 19 5 3 Setting a BALLOON reaction 21 5 4 Visualize Experimental Data Graph screen 22 5 5 Using and Changing a ScavCart 23 5 6 Turning off and shutting down the H Genie 23 6 Troubleshooting 26 7 Daily Maintenance Checks 27 8 Accessories 27 9 Techn...

Page 3: ...a reaction 1 2 H Genie System Overview The H Genie high pressure hydrogen generator works by generating hydrogen gas up to 4 0 purity from deionized water using a patented electrolytic cell The hydrogen gas is dried through a two stage water separation system mechanical separation and thermal separation The water removed is then drained through an external vent The now dry hydrogen gas enters the ...

Page 4: ...er Manual v 1 7 page 4 of 29 2 Overview of Parts Figure 2 Front view of H Genie 1 Air bubble tank decoration 2 Shutdown button 3 Hydrogen gas outlet 4 Touch screen 5 Water tank cap 6 Oxygen gas outlet 3 2 1 5 4 6 ...

Page 5: ...ax cable length 3m 14 Water drain outlet 15 Water vent from the mechanical water separator 16 Water drain open close hand operated ball valve horizontally opened vertically closed 17 RS 232 remote port NON DECOUPLED max cable length 3m user is recommended to use the THSE purchased optical isolator to function contact THSE for details 18 Emergency Stop button connector socket must use original THSE...

Page 6: ...main screen you can choose three different options to start a reaction Batch To supply hydrogen to a batch reactor Flow To supply hydrogen to a flow reactor Balloon To supply hydrogen for filling a balloon There are also other options available Info Screen Displays technical information and data about the H Genie The Info Screen may be accessed from any screen and under any status Figure 5 Info Sc...

Page 7: ...since the batch reactor reached set pressure Additional parameters can be displayed by pressing the touch screen continuously for 1 s for service purposes only o Hydrogen cell voltage Cell voltage measured in volts o Hydrogen cell current Cell current in amperes o Cell usage time The amount of time in hours and minutes the cell has functioned o MWS frequency Measured water level frequency of the m...

Page 8: ... level Figure 7 The Status Bar with disconnected and connected USB drives The status messages are Self diagnostic internal system check upon switching on Ready Ready to start generating hydrogen for a reaction Preparation Building hydrogen for the reaction Running Producing hydrogen for the reaction Shutting down Releasing internally stored hydrogen and shutting down the system Emergency shutdown ...

Page 9: ...t any build of hydrogen or oxygen in the event of a leak 5 Upon power up the H Genie performs a self check for internal leaks 6 The hydrogen pressure inside the generator should only reach a maximum of 115 bar 1668 psi and this is controlled electronically via a pressure sensor and mechanically using a pressure relief valve Fail Safe 7 There is a water level detector to ensure that the cell never ...

Page 10: ...rmity 1 pc of H2 silencer assembly 1 pc of check valve 1 pc of power cable check type EU UK CH USA 2 pcs of ss 1 8 tube 0 1m and 1m lengths 2 pcs of ss 1 8 nuts with ferrules 1 pc of ss 1 8 to 1 16 reducer 1 pc of ss 1 16 tube 1m length 2 pcs of ss 1 16 nuts with ferrules 1 pc of Vici PEEK finger tight 1 16 nut 2 pc of ScavCart 1 pc of balloon filler assembly Please ensure that all of the items li...

Page 11: ...sible within the fume hood It is recommended that any objects be placed a minimum of 15 cm away from the rear and the sides of the H Genie to avoid any obstruction to the airflow in the cabinet and to allow any warm air from within the generator to be released freely into the environment Ensure that none of the rear vents are obstructed Failure to ensure this may result in damage to the H Genie Di...

Page 12: ...ke sure a ScavCart is screwed into the metal cap For further instructions please check 5 5 Using and Changing a ScavCart Figure 9 Water reservoir caps The H Genie generates hydrogen through in situ water electrolysis The operation of high pressure cells requires high purity de ionized water Millipore Milli Q 1µS cm is strongly recommended Using low quality water can cause irreparable damage of the...

Page 13: ...oxygen line adapter into the hole Attach the oxygen gas outlet tube to the outlet at the top of the H Genie Ensure the other end is attached to the rear of the fume hood cabinet to ensure the tube does not move when oxygen gas is released Figure 11 Remove the yellow plug and screw the oxygen line adapter in place Ensure the water tank is topped up every day before using H Genie ...

Page 14: ...ake the tube out of the water drain outlet and place it in the water vent outlet Please ensure the open end of this tube is fastened to avoid movement when hydrogen gas is released Top up the water tank 4 3 5 Attach the stainless steel L shaped hydrogen vent tube to its respective connection Figure 12 Attached hydrogen vent oxygen vent and water vent tubes Use water drain port with tubing from wat...

Page 15: ...H Genie s selftest Important The hydrogen vent tube and the water vent tube will release hydrogen into the fume hood Please ensure that the ends of these pipes are at least 1 5 m away from the outlet of the oxygen outlet to ensure hydrogen and oxygen do not mix or if possible in separate fume hoods The electric cables must be guarded against moisture During use the fume hood MUST be switched on an...

Page 16: ... initializing During this time a small amount of hydrogen may sporadically release This is normal The self test may last as long as 10 minutes Figure 14 Initialization screen and Ready screen Once the system has finished the self test and the initializing the main screen will appear and the term Ready will appear in the status bar You re ready to get started During hydrogen production the H Genie ...

Page 17: ...es the critical level an error message will appear and the H Genie will shut down to ensure the hydrogen generation cell is not harmed Figure 15 Warning and Emergency stop low water tank message The external vessel attached to the H Genie must be at 1 bar or the H Genie will not allow the reaction to proceed 5 1 Setting a BATCH reaction 5 1 1 Connect your batch reactor to the front of the H Genie ...

Page 18: ...Actual value will start to rise and indicate the external pressure If this number does not rise or rises extremely slowly when taking into account the reactor size and gas flow rate then check both the tubing and reactor for leaks 5 1 5 Once the reactor reaches the set pressure then the H Genie will stop generating hydrogen and wait If a fall in pressure is detected i e because of the consumption ...

Page 19: ...andby state 5 1 9 Do not restart the H Genie during an ongoing reaction The self test will recognize that the external pressure is higher than the internal pressure and the H Genie will enter Emergency mode 5 2 Setting a FLOW reaction 5 2 1 Connect the check valve to the front of the H Genie Ensure that the arrow on the check valve is pointing out from the H Genie This is the direction of the hydr...

Page 20: ...e and into the flow reactor 5 2 5 Press OK after you have set the appropriate value The or buttons may be used to raise the set value by or 1 value Figure 19 FLOW mode ready to start 5 2 6 Once all the parameters have been set then press START 5 2 7 Once the H Genie has generated the set pressure and the hydrogen is eluting from the system pressurize your flow reactor ...

Page 21: ...the main screen Figure 20 Main Screen 5 3 2 For the BALLOON mode the pressure is limited to 1 bar and the hydrogen flow rate is set to a maximum 1000 mL min and cannot be changed The user need only set a balloon volume Figure 21 Balloon attached to the H Genie Actual balloon adaptor has different appearance ...

Page 22: ...have set the appropriate value The or buttons may be used to raise the set value by or 1 value 5 3 5 Connect your balloon via a tube to the front of the H Genie 5 3 6 Once all the parameters have been set then press START 5 4 Visualize Experimental Data Graph screen Pressing the symbol on the Main menu opens the graph screen Figure 23 The Graph screen ...

Page 23: ...y use official ThalesNano certified products Failure to do so will invalidate product warranty A special resin with a particle size is used in ThalesNano ScavCart s Only use a ScavCart for a maximum of two months Using ScavCart s beyond this timeframe may cause leaching of the resin into the water tank Figure 24 How to attach the metal cap to the ScavCart and how to install it in the H Genie To us...

Page 24: ...ire procedure takes 60 seconds Once it is finished the status will change to You can turn the device off Figure 26 Shutdown phases The same procedure will take place if the emergency button is pressed or the software triggers an emergency shutdown such as if there is a cell failure or hydrogen leak detected The below screens will appear Please note If you intend to switch back on the instrument st...

Page 25: ...H Genie User Manual v 1 7 page 25 of 29 Figure 27 Emergency shutdown phases ...

Page 26: ...on is in the used position Turn the red button in a counter clockwise motion to release the button A green band underneath the button should be visible Error 18 Too much water has collected within the water separator and couldn t be released Remove the waste water tube from connector 15 Press the Emergency Button Switch off the H Genie and then switch back on the system 1 minute later with the eme...

Page 27: ...k around the device The touch screen and other surfaces are clean and free of chemicals Check the purity of the water on the Info Screen 8 Accessories For a list of up to date accessories please visit thalesnano com or contact sales thalesnano com Opening of the H Genie reactor box and any necessary repairs can only be performed by ThalesNano service experts Unauthorized opening of the device will...

Page 28: ...99 99 4 0 Internal hydrogen volume 150 mL Water consumption rate 200 cm3 h Water reservoir capacity Internal 3L Recommended environment Ventilated laboratory fume hood Power requirements Mains 100V to 240V AC 47 63Hz Power consumption max 1500 VA Unit dimensions H x W x D 345 mm x 365 mm x 460 mm Outlet parameter Tubing OD 1 8 The output valve can accept any connector with a male thread Press 1 8 ...

Page 29: ...ery to the client Operation inconsistent with the manufacturer s instructions is excluded from the warranty while the unauthorized opening of the device will render the warranty null and void ThalesNano Inc H 1031 Budapest Graphisoft Park Záhony u 7 Hungary Tel 36 1 8808 500 Fax 36 1 8808 501 E mail info thalesnano com Web thalesnano com If we find a defect covered by the warranty repair or replac...

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