PEM Electrolyzer Trainer | RVX 134
The PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134 demonstrates water electrolysis for clean hydrogen production using renewable energy. This PEM electrolyzer trainer features 500W five-cell electrolyzer (22-25 cm² active area) producing up to 100 L/h hydrogen at 0-20 bar pressure. MPPT charge controller, dual cooling options, hydrogen drying section, comprehensive safety monitoring, and optional metal hydride storage (300L or 600L) enable complete hydrogen generation system study.
The PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134 is an educational apparatus for studying proton exchange membrane water electrolysis and hydrogen production from renewable energy sources. This PEM electrolyzer trainer demonstrates efficient clean hydrogen generation using solar, wind, or grid power with comprehensive safety monitoring and hydrogen storage capability.
Product Overview
The RVX 134 PEM electrolyzer trainer features 500W electrolyzer with five cells and 22-25 cm² active area producing up to 100 L/h hydrogen from water electrolysis. Proton exchange membrane splits water into hydrogen and oxygen at bipolar plates with platinum-coated titanium anode felt and tin-coated titanium plates. Electrolyzer operates at 0-20 bar hydrogen pressure with deionized water consumption of 0.17 L/h at 100 L/h minimum flow rate. Operating temperature range 30-70°C maintained via integrated heat exchanger with water-cooling closed-circuit system including circulation pump and ion filter, or air-cooling option with controllable fan and damper. Voltage range 7.5 to 12.5VDC with maximum current 15-60A via constant current and constant voltage controller power supply unit. Solar/wind charge controller with MPPT technology and accumulator battery manages renewable energy storage and electrolyzer power supply. Hydrogen drying section removes moisture. Comprehensive safety monitoring includes temperature, pressure, and flow sensors at all stages, H2 leakage detection via LEL sensor meeting minimum standards, water quality detector, dry run protection, gas port open detection, and over-pressure relief. Optional metal hydride cylinders (300L or 600L capacity) store generated hydrogen. Optional LABVIEW DAQ software monitors and logs voltage, current, temperature, pressure, and flow measurements via USB interface.
PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134 — Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PEM Electrolyzer Power Range | 500W |
| Number of Cells | 5 units |
| Active Area per Cell | 22 to 25 cm² |
| Hydrogen Production Rate | Up to 100 L/h |
| Water Consumption Rate | 0.17 L/h |
| Operating Pressure (Hydrogen) | 0 to 20 bar |
| Operating Pressure (Oxygen) | Unpressurized |
| Minimum Deionized Water Flow | 100 L/h |
| Water Quality Standard | DIN ISO 3696 type 1 |
| Anode Coating | Platinum-coated titanium felt |
| Bipolar Plate Coating | Tin-coated titanium |
| Operating Temperature Range | 30°C to 70°C |
| Voltage Range | 7.5 to 12.5VDC |
| Current Range (Maximum) | 15 to 60A |
| Water Circulation Pump Flow | Up to 250 L/h |
| Cooling System Options | Water-cooling or air-cooling |
| Ion Filter | Integrated |
| Hydrogen Drying Section | Integrated |
| Safety Features | Temperature, pressure, flow monitoring, H2 LEL detection, water quality detection, dry run protection, gas port detection, over-pressure relief |
| Storage Cylinder Options | 300L or 600L metal hydride capacity |
| Power Supply Options | Solar, wind, grid, or alternate electricity sources |
| Charge Controller Type | MPPT with accumulator battery |
| Data Acquisition | USB interface (optional software) |
Technical Data
PEM Electrolyzer Unit:
- Power range: 500W
- Number of cells: 5
- Active area: 22 to 25 cm² per cell
- Hydrogen production: up to 100 L/h
- Water consumption: 0.17 L/h
- Operating pressure (hydrogen): 0 to 20 bar
- Operating pressure (oxygen): unpressurized
- Minimum deionized water flow rate: 100 L/h
- Water quality: DIN ISO 3696 type 1
- Anode: platinum-coated titanium felt
- Bipolar plates: tin-coated titanium
Operating Conditions:
- Temperature range: 30°C to 70°C
- Voltage: 7.5 to 12.5VDC
- Current: maximum 15 to 60A
Cooling System:
- Water-cooling option: closed-circuit with circulation pump (up to 250 L/h) and ion filter
- Air-cooling option: cooling fan with damper and flow sensor
Hydrogen Processing:
- Drying section for moisture removal
- Metal hydride cylinders for storage (optional 300L or 600L capacity)
- Can fill hydride cylinders
Safety Monitoring:
- Temperature sensors at different electrolyzer stages
- Pressure monitoring (hydrogen and water)
- Flow sensors (water and gas)
- H2 LEL detector for leakage detection
- Cell temperature and water circulation monitoring
- Dry run protection
- Gas port open detector
- Water quality detector
- Over-pressure relief valve
Power Supply and Control:
- Solar/wind charge controller with MPPT
- Accumulator battery for energy storage
- Constant current and constant voltage controller
- Power supply unit driving electrolyzer
- Grid or alternate electricity source compatible
Instrumentation:
- Voltage monitoring: 7.5 to 12.5VDC range
- Current monitoring: 15 to 60A range
- Temperature display at multiple stages
- Pressure gauges
- Flow rate indicators
- Optional DAQ software with USB interface
Key Features
- Clean Hydrogen Generation: PEM electrolyzer trainer produces up to 100 L/h hydrogen using renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and grid power
- Efficient PEM Technology: Five-cell 500W electrolyzer with platinum-coated titanium anode and tin-coated bipolar plates for optimal water splitting efficiency
- High-Pressure Operation: 0 to 20 bar hydrogen operating pressure enables study of pressure effects on production rate and system performance
- Renewable Energy Integration: MPPT charge controller and accumulator battery manage solar or wind power input for sustainable operation
- Dual Cooling Options: Water-cooling closed-circuit with 250 L/h circulation pump and ion filter, or air-cooling with controllable fan and damper
- Comprehensive Safety: Temperature, pressure, and flow monitoring with H2 LEL detection meeting minimum safety standards, water quality detection, and dry run protection
- Hydrogen Storage: Optional metal hydride cylinders (300L or 600L capacity) provide on-site hydrogen storage for later fuel cell use
- Hydrogen Drying: Integrated drying section removes moisture from produced hydrogen for improved purity
- Variable Control: Constant current and constant voltage controller enables investigation of voltage and current effects on hydrogen production
- Data Acquisition: Optional LABVIEW software monitors and logs all operational parameters via USB interface for performance analysis
Experiments
- Water electrolysis process and mechanism study
- Proton exchange membrane function and hydrogen production
- Solar-powered hydrogen generation
- Wind-powered hydrogen generation
- Grid-powered hydrogen generation
- Effect of voltage variation on hydrogen production rate
- Effect of current variation on hydrogen production rate
- Operating pressure effects on system performance
- Water circulation rate effects on cooling and efficiency
- Temperature effects on electrolyzer performance
- Water quality effects on hydrogen purity
- Hydrogen drying effectiveness analysis
- Oxygen production and separation
- Renewable energy storage via hydrogen generation
- Hydrogen storage in metal hydride cylinders
- Safety system operation and monitoring
- Multi-parameter performance analysis via DAQ software
- Comparison of water-cooling versus air-cooling effectiveness
Construction and Design
The PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134 integrates five-cell PEM electrolyzer stack (22-25 cm² active area per cell) with 500W power input producing up to 100 L/h hydrogen. Platinum-coated titanium felt anode and tin-coated titanium bipolar plates enable efficient water splitting at operating pressures 0-20 bar hydrogen. Deionized water circulates at minimum 100 L/h through integrated channels. Cooling system options include closed-circuit water-cooling with 250 L/h circulation pump and ion filter, or air-cooling with controllable fan and damper. Operating temperature maintained in 30-70°C range. Hydrogen drying section removes moisture before storage or use. MPPT charge controller manages solar/wind power or grid supply to accumulator battery providing 7.5 to 12.5VDC at 15-60A to electrolyzer via constant current/voltage power supply unit. Safety monitoring includes temperature sensors at multiple stages, pressure gauges, flow sensors, H2 LEL detector for leakage detection, water quality detector, dry run protection, gas port open detection, and over-pressure relief. Optional metal hydride cylinders (300L or 600L) connect for hydrogen storage. Optional USB data acquisition interface with LABVIEW software enables comprehensive performance monitoring and parameter logging.
Software
DAQ software in National Instruments LABVIEW environment (optional). Measures and calculates apparatus results. USB data acquisition support. Monitors voltage, current, temperature, pressure, and flow data. Compatible with Windows environment.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 PEM electrolyzer trainer unit (500W electrolyzer with cooling system and safety features)
- 1 MPPT charge controller with accumulator battery
- 1 Constant current/constant voltage power supply unit
- 1 Hydrogen drying section
- 1 Instruction manual
Q: What hydrogen production rate does the PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134 achieve?
A: The trainer produces up to 100 L/h hydrogen from water electrolysis at 500W power input. Water consumption is 0.17 L/h minimum with deionized water flow requirement of 100 L/h.
Q: How does the PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134 integrate renewable energy?
A: MPPT charge controller manages solar, wind, or grid power input to accumulator battery. Stored energy powers the 7.5 to 12.5VDC electrolyzer at 15-60A for flexible renewable energy utilization.
Q: What cooling options are available for the PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134?
A: Water-cooling option features closed-circuit circulation pump (up to 250 L/h) with ion filter. Air-cooling option includes controllable fan with damper. Both maintain 30-70°C operating temperature range.
Q: What safety features does the PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134 include?
A: Temperature, pressure, and flow monitoring at all stages. H2 LEL detector for leakage detection meeting minimum standards. Water quality detector, dry run protection, gas port open detection, and over-pressure relief valve ensure safe operation.
Q: Can hydrogen produced by the PEM Electrolyzer Trainer RVX 134 be stored?
A: Yes. Optional metal hydride cylinders (300L or 600L capacity) store generated hydrogen for later use in fuel cells or other applications. Integrated hydrogen drying section ensures purity.
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