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HY100 – HYDROGEN VECTOR TRAINER (H₂)

The Hydrogen Vector Trainer (HY100) is a didactic system designed to provide a practical demonstration of the operation of a PEM fuel cell and the associated stages of energy conversion, conditioning and use. The unit reproduces the functional layout of a hydrogen-based installation, enabling a clear and structured understanding of the complete process, from generation to electrical consumption.
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Description
The system integrates a PEM fuel cell supplied by a metal hydride cylinder, which provides a safe and stable hydrogen supply. The fuel cell delivers a nominal output of 36 V DC, with enhanced stability provided by a supercapacitor module that compensates for rapid load variations. A DC/DC regulator then converts this voltage to 12 V DC, suitable both for powering a resistive load and for supplying the didactic inverter, which generates 230 V AC.
The complete system is mounted on an accessible didactic panel, with the modules interconnected through visible terminals that make each stage of the process easy to identify. The HY100 also includes professional monitoring software, allowing real-time display of the stack voltage, current, power and temperature, as well as data logging for subsequent analysis.
Thanks to its modular design and pedagogical approach, the HY100 is an ideal training tool for electrical engineering, renewable energy and hydrogen technology education.
Learning Objectives
  • Study of the operation of a PEM fuel cell and the associated energy system through the monitoring of electrical and thermal variables:
    • Voltage
    • Current
    • Power
    • Stack temperature
  • Analysis of the effect of supercapacitors on system stability
  • Study of energy conversion from 36 V to 12 V by means of a DC/DC regulator
  • Supply and analysis of DC loads
  • Study of energy conversion from 12 V to 230 V by means of an inverter
  • Testing with AC loads
  • Evaluation of system efficiency and the complete energy flow
  • Use of data acquisition and analysis software for reading, graphical representation, recording and export of variables
  • Comparison of system behaviour with DC and AC loads
Technical Data
  • Generation technology: PEM fuel cell, with integrated electronic management and internal voltage, current and temperature sensors.
  • Stack output voltage: 30–50 V DC (approx. 36 V nominal, depending on load and H₂ flow rate).
  • Stack power: up to 300 W.
  • Hydrogen supply: low-pressure metal hydride cylinder.
Electrical conditioning
  • Stabilisation by means of supercapacitors: maximum voltage 36 V.
  • Internal DC/DC conversion: regulated 12 V DC output.
AC conversion
  • Inverter: 12 V DC → 230 V AC.
Included loads
  • 2 lamps, 12 V DC.
  • 2 lamps, 230 V AC.
System monitoring
  • Software with real-time reading of stack voltage, current, power and temperature.
  • PC connection via USB.
  • Operation: silent and emission-free, with water vapour as the only by-product.
SAFETY
  • Low-pressure operation due to metal hydride storage.
  • Hydrogen sensor.
Dimensions
  • Dimensions: 1,072 x 800 x 512 mm.
Requirements
  • Input: 230V/50Hz. (Others available, please ask).
  • The system requires recharging the metal hydride with hydrogen for its operation. Hydrogen generators are sold separately.
NOTE
The software is optional. PC not included.

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