Modeling and Simulation Analysis of Proton-Exchange Membrane based Fuel Cell System Using MATLAB/Simulink

The purpose of this work is to investigate, by a thermodynamic analysis, the effects of the process variables on the performance of an autothermal reforming (ATR)-based fuel processor, operating on ethanol as fuel, integrated into an overall proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system. This analysis has been carried out finding the better operating conditions to maximize hydrogen yield and to minimize CO carbon monoxide production. In order to evaluate the overall efficiency of the system, PEM fuel cell operations have been analyzed by an available parametric model.

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Residential Experience with Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Systems for Combined Heat and Power

Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology ◽

10.1115/1.2041668 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 263-267 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Darrell D. Massie ◽

Daisie D. Boettner ◽

Cheryl A. Massie

Keyword(s):

Fuel Cell ◽

Natural Gas ◽

Heat Recovery ◽

Proton Exchange Membrane ◽

Waste Heat ◽

Cell System ◽

Proton Exchange ◽

Fuel Cell System ◽

Cell Systems ◽

Exchange Membrane

As part of a one-year Department of Defense demonstration project, proton exchange membrane fuel cell systems have been installed at three residences to provide electrical power and waste heat for domestic hot water and space heating. The 5kW capacity fuel cells operate on reformed natural gas. These systems operate at preset levels providing power to the residence and to the utility grid. During grid outages, the residential power source is disconnected from the grid and the fuel cell system operates in standby mode to provide power to critical loads in the residence. This paper describes lessons learned from installation and operation of these fuel cell systems in existing residences. Issues associated with installation of a fuel cell system for combined heat and power focus primarily on fuel cell siting, plumbing external to the fuel cell unit required to support heat recovery, and line connections between the fuel cell unit and the home interior for natural gas, water, electricity, and communications. Operational considerations of the fuel cell system are linked to heat recovery system design and conditions required for adequate flow of natural gas, air, water, and system communications. Based on actual experience with these systems in a residential setting, proper system design, component installation, and sustainment of required flows are essential for the fuel cell system to provide reliable power and waste heat.

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A Novel Hybrid MPPT Controller Based on Bond Graph and Fuzzy Logic in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System: Experimental Validation

Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering ◽

10.1007/s13369-021-06096-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Abd Essalam Badoud ◽

Saad Mekhilef ◽

Belkacem Ould Bouamama

Keyword(s):

Fuzzy Logic ◽

Fuel Cell ◽

Proton Exchange Membrane ◽

Experimental Validation ◽

Bond Graph ◽

Cell System ◽

Proton Exchange ◽

Fuel Cell System ◽

Mppt Controller ◽

Exchange Membrane

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Component Power Sizing and Limits of Operation for Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrid Automotive Applications

10.1115/imece2001/dsc-24524 ◽

2001 ◽

Author(s):

Daisie D. Boettner ◽

Gino Paganelli ◽

Yann G. Guezennec ◽

Giorgio Rizzoni ◽

Michael J. Moran

Keyword(s):

Fuel Cell ◽

Proton Exchange Membrane ◽

Control Strategies ◽

Cell System ◽

Proton Exchange ◽

System Model ◽

Automotive Applications ◽

Fuel Cell System ◽

Vehicle Performance ◽

Exchange Membrane

Abstract This paper describes use of a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell system model for automotive applications in a fuel cell system/battery hybrid configuration. The fuel cell system model has been integrated into a vehicle performance simulator that determines fuel economy and allows consideration of control strategies. The simulator is used to explore relevant regions of the fuel cell-powered hybrid electric vehicle design space by conducting simulations using two simple supervisory-control strategies: thermostatic control and proportional control. During the simulations power provided by the battery and fuel cell system and operational limits on battery state of charge and fuel cell system current density are varied while maintaining minimum component sizing to meet vehicle performance criteria. Analysis of results from these simulations provides component power sizing and limits of operation suitable for development of a more advanced supervisory vehicle control strategy for a fuel cell vehicle.

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