Investigate the heating effect of the sun. The unit is complete with water pump and storage tank with heat exchanger.
Using a pyranometer you can find the unit's efficiency. Is it more efficient than a solar cell?
This instrument is designed for field measurements of global solar irradiance. The Pyranometer is supplied with a digital display for direct readout of the irradiance in watts per square meter. Two 4 mm sockets are provided so that the signal can, if required, be used by a datalogger.
Our range is always increasing. Keep your eye on this part of the site to find out what is new.
Introduction to Electronics - Logic Board. This board offers students an excellent problem solving appraoach to electronics.
Falling Ball Release Mechanism: Used in conjunction with our Timing Plate makes the 'g by free fall' experiment very easy to set up.
100F Capacitor: Charge up this super capacitor using our Solar Investigations board and then use it to run our Solar Motor for over two hours.
Energy Track: Straight and 'loop the loop' tracks side by side. Explore energy conversions and projectiles.
Solar Cell: Mounted solar cell. Enables students to start exploring 'green energy'
Solar Cell Investigation Board: Compare cells in series and in parallel under open circuit and load conditions. Explore the load for maximum power transfer under different light intensity.
Smiley Green Man:Use green energy to put a smile on the wee green man's face.
Solar Motor:The solar motor can be driven from the output of our solar cells and our windmill.
Windmill: A small windmill to demonstrate some simple physics.
Hydroelectric Generator Model: Model of a hydroelectric power station. The output is capable of driving LEDs.
Thermal Generator (Peltier/Seebeck Element): Place a beaker of boiling water on top of the thermal generator and observe it producing sufficient electricity to keep the solar motor going for some minutes.
pH Tester: This is a user friendly and easy to use pH meter.
Humidity Sensor: This sensor connects to the ALBA Interface and Logger to give relative humidity measurements in the range 0...99.9%.
Colourimeter:This is a cost effective, easy-to-use instrument that delivers a performance that rivals instruments many times its price.
Oxygen Sensor Mark 2: The one big advantage of this new sensor over the old one is that it will last for a long, long time - no chemicals running out. All software applications will work with both old and new sensors provided version 2.03 or greater of the ALBA Core is used. This can be downloaded free - see the Software section.
TSA Mark 2: This is a redesigned version now with modern styling. A new firmware mode has been added that now lets the unit be used for developing concepts as well as as being the ideal instrument for investigative work.
The Light Bridge:This is a stand alone unit that connects to to TSA or ALBA for timing purposes. No batteries and no lens end bulbs are required.
Inertia Demonstrator: A classic experiment to introduce the principle on inertia.
Convection in Liquids: Let your students study convection with this straight forward, easy-to-use kit. It works first time every time.
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