Supporting Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Training at Bedford College
Bedford College strengthened its hydrogen and fuel-cell training capabilities by purchasing the DL HYDROGEN-B Fuel Cell Systems Trainer through Edquip.
The college completed the procurement using Edquip’s milestone-based escrow process, ensuring transparent pricing, secure staged payments, and clear responsibilities across manufacturing, shipping, and installation.
The new system now enables hands-on learning with real hydrogen technology, improving student understanding and preparing them for careers in renewable energy.
Challenge
Why Bedford College Needed a Modern Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Training System
Bedford College wanted to strengthen its teaching in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. While the curriculum covered the theory, students lacked opportunities to experiment with real systems—something essential for preparing them for modern energy and engineering roles.
The college needed a safe, hands-on training platform that could:
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Demonstrate hydrogen production and fuel-cell operation
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Allow students to run experiments and collect meaningful data
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Work for both technical and higher-education levels
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Fit directly into practical laboratory sessions without complex setup
Their goal was clear: move beyond theory and give learners direct experience with hydrogen technologies.
Solution
How the chosen Training Equipment Transformed Hydrogen Education at Bedford College
Through Edquip, Bedford College selected the Fuel Cell Systems Trainer (DL-HYDROGEN-B) and the electrolyzer Hydrogen Generator (DL HYGEN), a modular and education-focused system designed specifically for hydrogen instruction.
The trainer provided exactly what the college required:
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Safe operation suitable for student use
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Modular components covering hydrogen production, storage, and usage
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Clear visualization of how fuel cells work under different loads
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Integrated sensors and data acquisition to support experimentation and reporting
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Straightforward setup, enabling lecturers to integrate it quickly into lessons
The system allowed students to observe real-time reactions, manipulate operating variables, and understand core principles through guided, repeatable experiments.
Results
Impact of the Fuel Cell Training System: Hands-On Hydrogen Learning at Bedford College
With the DL HYDROGEN-B installed, Bedford College now delivers a much more engaging and applied learning experience in hydrogen and renewable energy technologies.
Key outcomes include:
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Hands-on experimentation with real fuel-cell systems
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Improved student understanding of hydrogen production and energy conversion
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More interactive lessons, replacing passive theory with practical work
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Stronger alignment with industry needs, supporting future careers in hydrogen and renewable energy sectors
The college expects that this upgrade will improve learning outcomes, increase student confidence working with modern energy systems, and help position its programs at the forefront of emerging green-technology education.
