University PEMWE Test Station – SE300U-PE

Description

The University PEMWE Test Station is a compact proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis platform designed for universities and teaching laboratories that are beginning hydrogen research. It combines a 300 W class PEM water electrolyser with integrated balance-of-plant, control, and safety systems in a single cabinet-sized unit, ideal for education and small-scale R&D.

Principle of operation

The station drives a PEM electrolyser cell in galvanostatic or potentiostatic mode using a programmable DC power supply. Deionised water is circulated to the anode compartment, where it is split into oxygen, protons, and electrons. Protons migrate through the membrane to the cathode, where hydrogen gas is evolved. On-board sensors continuously monitor cell voltage, current, temperature, pressure, flow and gas composition, supporting safe, reproducible experiments in accordance with modern PEMWE testing protocols.

Key features and specifications

• Power range up to 300 W for single-cell PEMWE research.
• Integrated water circulation loop with pump, reservoir, filter and flow meter.
• Gas flow measurement and optional H₂/O₂ concentration monitoring.
• PLC-based automation with data logging, alarms and emergency shutdown.
• Compact enclosure suitable for benchtop or fume cupboard installation in teaching labs.
  
  

Compatibility and applications

The University Test Station interfaces readily with commercial PEMWE single cells, custom MEAs and small stacks, as well as external potentiostats, EIS modules and gas analysis systems. Typical applications include:

• Electrochemistry and renewable energy teaching experiments.
• Performance, durability and efficiency studies of catalysts, membranes and gaskets.
• Development of harmonised PEMWE test methods and safety studies.
  
  

Why choose ScienceGears

Through ScienceGears, Australian and New Zealand researchers gain local technical support, commissioning assistance and access to complementary tools such as potentiostats/galvanostats, fuel cell test stations and battery cyclers. This makes the University PEMWE Test Station a robust, education-focused hydrogen production platform that can grow with your research and teaching programs.