Power Management in a Hybrid Grid Involving Photo Voltaic and Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-267
Author(s):  
Nayana Shetty ◽  
R. L. Chakrasali
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Distributed Resources ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Hybrid Grid

The ever growing energy demand explored the generation of power by distributed resources. The distributed resources like photovoltaic, wind, fuel cell etc. are available in nature at free of cost. Photovoltaic cell is used to produce electrical energy by tracking energy from solar irradiation. Perturbation and Observing method is one of the option to track the concentrated power from solar irradiation. It is a clean source, but intermittent in nature. This is overcome by integrating a fuel cell (FC), the new energy source. Proton Exchanging Membrane (PEM) fuel cell is integrated with PV, and this hybrid DC source is integrated to micro grid using power electronic interfacing devices. The design of proper controller operation makes it to work in grid connected mode. The simulation is performed using Matlab-Simulink environment and results validates the performance of hybrid system.

Grid – connected operation and performance of hybrid DG having PV and PEMFC

Circuit World ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayana Shetty ◽  
Chakrasali R.L.
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
And Performance

Purpose “the purpose of this study/paper” or “this study/paper aims to” in the Purpose section of the Abstract. The integration of distributed generation (DG) to the utility grid is yet another approach to provide reliable and secured power. Design/methodology/approach The significant concern in this contemporary world are the day-to-day increasing power demand, lack of energy and increasing environmental pollution, which are threatening the existence of living things. Findings The research focus here is to adequacy and security in the grid-integrated hybrid distributed generation (DG) having photovoltaic (PV) and proton exchange membrane fuel cell. Originality/value PV system is a clean source of generation and suitable for many applications. Photovoltaic cell captures the energy from solar irradiation. To track the maximum power from PV, perturb and observe method is used. As it is intermittent in nature, integrating PV with fuel cell makes the hybrid source more reliable. Power electronic interfacing devices are used to integrate this hybrid DG source to microgrid. The simulation of this grid-connected hybrid DG is performed using Matlab/Simulink environment.

scholarly journals Simulation of Fuel Cell Technology Using Matlab

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.27) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
G Sheebha Jyothi ◽  
Y Bhaskar Rao
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Exchange Membrane

This paper represents a mathematical model for proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC)system. Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (also called polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cells(PEM)) provides a continuous electrical energy supply from fuel at high levels of efficiency and power density. PEMs provide a solid, corrosion free electrolyte, a low running temperature, and fast response to power.  

Endoreversible modeling of a PEM fuel cell

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Wagner ◽  
Karl Heinz Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Power Output ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Functional Dependencies ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Exchange Membrane ◽  
Cell Data

AbstractFuel cells are known for high efficiencies in converting chemical energy into electrical energy. Nonetheless, the processes taking place in a fuel cell still possess a number of irreversibilities that limit the power output to values below the reversible limit. To analyze these, we developed a model that captures the main irreversibilities occurring inside a proton exchange membrane or polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. We used the methods of endoreversible thermodynamics, which enable us to study the entropy production of the different sources of irreversibility in detail. Additionally, performance measures like efficiency and power output can be calculated with such a model, and the influence of different parameters, such as temperature and pressure, can be easily investigated. The comparison of the model predictions with realistic fuel cell data shows that the functional dependencies of the fuel cell characteristics can be captured quite well.

scholarly journals A COMPARISON OF BIOMIMETIC DESIGN AND TRIZ APPLIED TO THE DESIGN OF A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Currie ◽  
Keith Fung ◽  
A.G. Mazza ◽  
J.S. Wallace ◽  
L.H. Shu
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Management Problem ◽  
Biomimetic Design ◽  
Technological Challenge ◽  
Exchange Membrane

The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell is an attractive energy conversion device that can provide efficient and clean electrical energy. However, limitations in water management can deleteriously affect its conversion efficiency. Overcoming this technological challenge is essential. In this paper, two design methodologies, biomimetic design and TRIZ, were used to find potential solutions to this water management problem. Each design method produced two potential solutions. We found biomimetic design to have more potential for bias by the designer’s prior knowledge of biology. This bias can serve to either hinder or help the design process. A notable finding is that biomimetic design and TRIZ can be considered mutually inclusive in the potential solutions generated in this study. This suggests that either design method could have been used to produce the same solutions.

Recent Progresses in Membranes for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) for Clean and Environmentally Friendly Applications

2019 ◽  
pp. 308-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Compact Design

Fuel cell has become an emerging renewable energy device with potential to meet energy demand by portable and transport applications with zero-emission, easy operation, and compact design. The chapter provides an insight into design and development of membranes for PEMFCs and recent progresses made in membranes so far. Although majority of research has focused on fluorinated and non-fluorinated membranes, these polymeric membranes have showed deteriorated properties at elevated temperature (>80oC) and lower relative humidity (30%). Considering the major issues with polymeric membranes, the authors have reviewed inorganic-organic nanocomposite membranes showing improved physical and electrochemical properties at elevated temperature and lower relative humidity. Recently, metal-organic framework (MOF), a novel and unique material, has attracted tremendous attention due to their enhanced proton conductivity, easy functionality, and stability. MOFs have also exhibited excellent compatibility with different polymeric materials that are also discussed in this chapter.

scholarly journals Modelling and Simulation of Fuel Cell Dynamics for Electrical Energy Usage of Hercules Airplanes

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Radmanesh ◽  
Seyed Saeid Heidari Yazdi ◽  
G. B. Gharehpetian ◽  
S. H. Fathi
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Output Voltage ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Control Flow ◽  
Cell Dynamics ◽  
Hydrogen Storage System

Dynamics of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) with hydrogen storage system for generating part of Hercules airplanes electrical energy is presented. Feasibility of using fuel cell (FC) for this airplane is evaluated by means of simulations. Temperature change and dual layer capacity effect are considered in all simulations. Using a three-level 3-phase inverter, FC’s output voltage is connected to the essential bus of the airplane. Moreover, it is possible to connect FC’s output voltage to airplane DC bus alternatively. PID controller is presented to control flow of hydrogen and oxygen to FC and improve transient and steady state responses of the output voltage to load disturbances. FC’s output voltage is regulated via an ultracapacitor. Simulations are carried out via MATLAB/SIMULINK and results show that the load tracking and output voltage regulation are acceptable. The proposed system utilizes an electrolyser to generate hydrogen and a tank for storage. Therefore, there is no need for batteries. Moreover, the generated oxygen could be used in other applications in airplane.

scholarly journals Fuel Cell Hybrid Model for Predicting Hydrogen Inflow through Energy Demand

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1325 ◽  
Author(s):  
José-Luis Casteleiro-Roca ◽  
Antonio Javier Barragán ◽  
Francisca Segura Manzano ◽  
José Luis Calvo-Rolle ◽  
José Manuel Andújar
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Hybrid Model ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Flow

Hydrogen-based energy storage and generation is an increasingly used technology, especially in renewable systems because they are non-polluting devices. Fuel cells are complex nonlinear systems, so a good model is required to establish efficient control strategies. This paper presents a hybrid model to predict the variation of H2 flow of a hydrogen fuel cell. This model combining clusters’ techniques to get multiple Artificial Neural Networks models whose results are merged by Polynomial Regression algorithms to obtain a more accurate estimate. The model proposed in this article use the power generated by the fuel cell, the hydrogen inlet flow, and the desired power variation, to predict the necessary variation of the hydrogen flow that allows the stack to reach the desired working point. The proposed algorithm has been tested on a real proton exchange membrane fuel cell, and the results show a great precision of the model, so that it can be very useful to improve the efficiency of the fuel cell system.

scholarly journals Analyzing the impact of Temperature on Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell performance Using Matlab

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Aftab Ahmed Khuhro
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Produced Water ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Cell Performance ◽  
Cathode Side ◽  
Fuel Cell Performance ◽  
Exchange Membrane ◽  
The Impact

The Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cell (PEMFC) is an electrochemical engine that converts the chemical energy of hydrogen into electrical energy. It receives hydrogen at anode and oxygen at the cathode side, due to chemical reaction at electrodes electronic current, water, and heat are produced. Heat produced causes problem for current produced, cell performance and may lead to a phase change of water produced. Water produced causes flooding at electrodes and membrane which requires a specific amount of water only. This study uses Mat lab to analyze the impact of temperature on different parameters which have a significant effect on heat and mass flow. This study shows the performance of Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell reduces with increase in temperature significantly during operation of the cell. Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell is suitable for transport, automobile, and other applications.

scholarly journals Design of Control and Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Kurniawan Kurniawan ◽  
Abdul Hamid Budiman ◽  
Ferri Hermawan ◽  
Anton Rahmawan
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Block Diagram ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Polymer Science ◽  
Cell Protection ◽  
Control System Architecture ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts hydrogen and oxygen produces electrical energy continuously, water and heat as by product, which simultaneously. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) operates with polymer electrolytes which are thin and proton permeable. Designing the control system, it is expected that the fuel cell operation could be in accordance with the predetermined process parameter design. In addition to the control system for fuel cell operations, a fuel cell protection or security system design is also carried out during operation in real condition. Referring to the block diagram or control system architecture and fuel cell operations that have been made, a detailed design will be made as a reference for the prototype of the control and protection system for operational and fuel cell testing and controlling. Making Standard operation procedure (SOP) is very helpful in the operation and avoids operating errors that can damage and harm caused.Keywords: PEMFC, control system, HMI, SOP*The paper has been selected from a collaboration with IPST and 7th ICFCHT 2019 for a conference entitled "Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology (IPST) 2019 in Conjunction with 7th International Conference on Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology (ICFCHT 2019) on October 16th - 19th at The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali, Indonesia"

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document