Nama : Rahmad Hidayat (061330310165)

Rizani Firdaus (061330310166)

Kelas : 4LA
TUGAS ENERGI TERBARUKAN
Equipment

SO4203-2A (Uni Train-I interface)

SO4203-4L (Uni Train-I board Fuel Cell
SO4203-4L1 (Plug-In module Electrolyzer
SO4203-2J ( Uni Train-I measurement accessories (shunt, connection cable, bridging
plug)

LEAKAGE RATE
Hydrogen is gas with very small molecules, so small that can diffuse even through solid
materials such as pipes, hoses, seals and storage tank. This is something to be reckoned with,
especially at the high preassures under which hydrogen is usually stored. Every storage element
continually loses a small amount of hydrogen. This amount is called Leakage Rate.
In this experiments, we will determine the leakage rate of storage and hose system employed in
this Uni Train-I course.
Experiment setup
Only the basic setup is needed here
No electrical energy may be taken from the fuel cell in this experiment
Experiment procedure

Flush the stack first to make sure that the measurement results cannot be distorted by air
or water vapour.
Both reservois must be emptied completely, and the water column must be at the 0 ml
mark. Close the hose clamp if necessary.
Open the virtual instrument Electrolyzer via the menu path Instruments.
Let the system produce hydrogen until the level into hydrogen tank is at 50 ml.
Leave the system at complete rest for five minutes.
After that, read the level of H2 in the tank and note down your result in the evaluation
section

Evaluation
After 5 minutes, the level in the H2 tank has dropped by 2 ml. Accordingly the systems leakage
rate is about 0,4 ml/min.

FARADAYSS 1ST LAW: H2 CONSUMPTION

In this experiments, we will investigate faradays 1st law using fuel cell, and examine the
influence of electrolysis current and time on gas consumption.
To conduct this experiments, we need to know the systems leakage rate
Experiment setup
The basic setup is needed here
The current through the variable resistor is to be measured additionally on channel B during the
experiment, the variable resistor is to be supplied with energy from the stack. Prepare all the
electrical necessary for this, and leave one connection unplugged so that the circuit remains open
for the time being. The circuit will be closed later (flashing plug).
Experiment procedure
Flush the stack
Open the virtual instrument Ammeter B via menu path Instruments | Measure device and
observe the value of the shunt resistance.
Open the instrument Electrolyzer via menu path Instruments.
Measurements of H2 consumption as a function of time.
1. Fill the H2 tank with hydrogen to a level of 60 ml
2. Now close the circuit with the variable resistor,and readjust it quickly so that a current of
600 mA through it.
3. Once the H2 level has attained 50 ml, start measure the time.
4. From then on, note the stacks H2 consumption every 60 second and record it in the
evaluation section.
5. In the table, also enter the volume of H2 lost through leakage

T [s]

60

120

180

240

V [ml]
Leakage losses
Consumption

5
0.4
4.6

10
0.8
9.2

15
1.6
13.4

20
3.2
16.8

Measurement of H2 volume as function of the electrolysis current.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Open the variable resistors circuit again

Flush the stack
Fill the H2 tank with hydrogen to a level of 60 ml.
Close the electric circuit and adjust the variable resistor to set the amperage specified in
the data in the evaluation section.
5. After 120 second (=2 minutes), read the consumed volume H2 and record the value in the
evaluation section.
6. Carry out several measurements at the current specified in the data table over a constant
time periode of 120 second in each case. Before each measurement, flush the system in
the open circuit state.
7. Also enter the losses due to leakage
I [mA]
V[ml]
Leakage losses
Consumption

400
6
0.8
5.2

800
12
0.8
11.2

1200
17
0.8
16.2

Evaluation
The diagram above clearlt indicates that consumed volume H2 rises linearly as function of time.
The consumed amount is therefore proportional to the time
The lower chart indicates a linear relationship between the amperage the amount of material
consumed. The amount of material consumed is therefore proportional to the amperage
These result indicate that Faradays first law
Applies to the generation oh H2
Only applies to the generation of H2
Only applies to the consumption of H2
Also applies to the consumption of H2