Mathematical analysis of hybrid topologies efficiency for PEM fuel cell power systems design

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 1049-1061 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.A. Ramos-Paja ◽  
A. Romero ◽  
R. Giral ◽  
J. Calvente ◽  
L. Martinez-Salamero
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Mathematical Analysis ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell

Robust high order sliding mode control for performance improvement of PEM fuel cell power systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (53) ◽  
pp. 29222-29234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Derbeli ◽  
Oscar Barambones ◽  
Maissa Farhat ◽  
Jose Antonio Ramos-Hernanz ◽  
Lassaad Sbita
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Sliding Mode Control ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
High Order ◽  
Mode Control

Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Systems: Design and Cost Implications

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole J. Read ◽  
Jan H. J. S. Thijssen ◽  
Eric J. Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Auxiliary Power ◽  
Cost Implications

scholarly journals Prospects of Fuel Cell Combined Heat and Power Systems

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 4104 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.G. Olabi ◽  
Tabbi Wilberforce ◽  
Enas Taha Sayed ◽  
Khaled Elsaid ◽  
Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emission ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Combined Heat And Power ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Entire System ◽  
Good Efficiency ◽  
Electricity Cost ◽  
Research Activities

Combined heat and power (CHP) in a single and integrated device is concurrent or synchronized production of many sources of usable power, typically electric, as well as thermal. Integrating combined heat and power systems in today’s energy market will address energy scarcity, global warming, as well as energy-saving problems. This review highlights the system design for fuel cell CHP technologies. Key among the components discussed was the type of fuel cell stack capable of generating the maximum performance of the entire system. The type of fuel processor used was also noted to influence the systemic performance coupled with its longevity. Other components equally discussed was the power electronics. The thermal and water management was also noted to have an effect on the overall efficiency of the system. Carbon dioxide emission reduction, reduction of electricity cost and grid independence, were some notable advantages associated with fueling cell combined heat and power systems. Despite these merits, the high initial capital cost is a key factor impeding its commercialization. It is, therefore, imperative that future research activities are geared towards the development of novel, and cheap, materials for the development of the fuel cell, which will transcend into a total reduction of the entire system. Similarly, robust, systemic designs should equally be an active research direction. Other types of fuel aside, hydrogen should equally be explored. Proper risk assessment strategies and documentation will similarly expand and accelerate the commercialization of this novel technology. Finally, public sensitization of the technology will also make its acceptance and possible competition with existing forms of energy generation feasible. The work, in summary, showed that proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEM fuel cell) operated at a lower temperature-oriented cogeneration has good efficiency, and is very reliable. The critical issue pertaining to these systems has to do with the complication associated with water treatment. This implies that the balance of the plant would be significantly affected; likewise, the purity of the gas is crucial in the performance of the system. An alternative to these systems is the PEM fuel cell systems operated at higher temperatures.

Nonlinear MPC Controller Design for AIR Supply of PEM Fuel Cell Based Power Systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 929-940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quan Ouyang ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
Fan Wang ◽  
Hongye Su
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Air Supply

Lightweight System Design Optimization of High Reliability Compact Air Independent PEMFC Power Systems for Aerial and Space Vehicles

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Utz ◽  
Bob Wynne ◽  
Scott Ferguson ◽  
Mike Miller ◽  
Bob Sievers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
System Design ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Fuel Cell Stack ◽  
Continuous Power

Demand has increased for high reliability mobile power systems for space and aerial vehicles in military, scientific, and commercial applications. Batteries have traditionally supplied power in these applications, but the desire to extend mission duration and expand vehicle capabilities would require an energy density increase that is difficult for batteries to achieve. The use of pure hydrogen and oxygen reactants with high efficiency membrane electrode assemblies and novel design concepts for the fuel cell stack bipolar plates and balance of plant (BOP) components has the potential to meet the desired system energy density. This paper reviews subsystem and integrated testing of a lightweight PEM fuel cell system design for implementation into an aerial vehicle or space mission. The PEM fuel cell stack is designed for optimum efficiency at 2 kWe of power during standard operation with the capacity to provide over 5 kWe of continuous power. The passive flow control and water management subsystems provide the gas flow and humidification necessary for efficient operation and remove excess water produced by the stack under all operating regimes. Work is in progress to test the fully integrated system under expected operating conditions for potential lightweight PEMFC applications.

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