The Tutorial HyRunner Kit by H-TEC helps you explore the innovative world of hydrogen powered vehicle / car models. The kit is equipped with a Reversible PEM Fuel Cell to combine hydrogen and oxygen and produce electrical energy to power the motor. The hydrogen is supplied from a solar hydrogen gas station where the reversible fuel cell is run in electrolysis mode (in combination with the Solar Panel and De-ionized water) and splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. The gases are than stored for use in the storage cylinders where they are later transferred to the car and supplied back in to the reversible fuel cell so it can be ran in fuel cell mode to power the car!

About the Reversible Fuel Cell In The HyRunner Kit:

The Reversible H₂/O₂/Air Fuel Cell included in the HyRunner Kit can be operated in three different modes:

(1) Electrolyzer Mode - Uses external voltage to produce Hydrogen and Oxygen
(2) H₂/O₂ Fuel Cell Mode - Uses pure Hydrogen and Oxygen to produce electricity
(3) H₂/Air Fuel Cell Mode - Uses pure Hydrogen and Atmospheric Oxygen (also known as air) to produce electricity

The Reversible Fuel Cell (RFC) can work in either electrolysis or fuel cell mode. As an electrolyser, it uses an external voltage to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. As a fuel cell, it produces electricity by using hydrogen and oxygen gas (or atmospheric oxygen, also known as air).

Recommended Grade Levels: 5 - 12

The typical running time of the Tutorial HyRunner is 8 minutes. The Charging Time depends on which method is used:

• Solar Module Tutorial (under sunlight): 9 minutes

Tutorial HyRunner Includes:

• Reversible Fuel Cell Hydrogen / Oxygen / Air
• 2x Storage 30
• Solar Module Tutorial
• Vehicle Plate and accessories
• Fuel Cell Technology Book for Classroom Instruction

Experiments Possible with Tutorial HyRunner, T207:

✔ Building a model hydrogen car
✔ Producing and storing hydrogen
✔ Determining characteristic curve of solar panel
✔ Hydrogen/oxygen or hydrogen/air operation
✔ 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

For the blue experiments listed above you will also need the Measurement Set (product code: 12120008).

H-TEC Education T207 Tutorial HyRunner Manual

	Reversible Fuel Cell H2/O2/Air Reversible fuel cell for hydrogen/oxygen operation and hydrogen/air operation. • Hydrogen Production in Electrolyser Mode: 5 cm³/min at 1.16 WH • Oxygen Production in Electrolyser Mode: 2.5 cm³/min at 1.16 WH • Power in Fuel Cell H2/O2 Mode: 300 mW • Power in Fuel Cell H2/Air Mode: 100 mW • Dimensions (H x W x D): 2" x 1.6" x 2.2" (50 x 40 x 57 mm) • Weight: 1.8 oz (52 g)
	2x Storage 30 Gas storage tank for 30 cm³ hydrogen or oxygen gas. Including tube set. • Storage Volume: 30 cm3 • Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5" x 2.2" x 1.6" (90 x 55 x 40 mm) • Weight: 1.7 oz (48 g)
	Solar Module Tutorial Solar module with magnetic base, which allows three different inclination angles. • Power: 2.0 V / 600 mA • Dimensions (H x W x D): 5.3" x 3.7" x 1.2" (135 x 95 x 30 mm) • Weight: 3.1 oz (89 g) • Connections: 2 mm banana sockets
	Vehicle Plate Metallic vehicle chassis with electric motor. • Power: 150 mW • Dimensions (H x W x D): 2" x 4.5" x 10.2" (50 x 115 x 260 mm) • Weight: 8.9 oz (252 g)
	Fuel Cell Technology for Classroom Instruction (A138) H-TEC's fuel cell book, Fuel Cell Technology for Classroom Instruction provides a comprehensive introduction to solar hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Examples of experiments using solar cells, electrolysis and fuel cells convey the knowledge for forthcoming tests in an understandable manner. All handouts and teaching aids can be used as work sheets by copying or downloading them from the internet.
	Entire Kit in Box • Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.9" x 4.5" x 10.2" (100 x 115 x 260 mm) • Weight: 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg)