scholarly journals Improved Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithm Applied to Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Photovoltaic Cell Parameter Extraction

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 619
Author(s):  
En-Jui Liu ◽  
Yi-Hsuan Hung ◽  
Che-Wun Hong
Keyword(s):  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Parameter Extraction ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Multivariate Systems ◽  
Exchange Membrane

As carriers of green energy, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) and photovoltaic (PV) cells are complex and nonlinear multivariate systems. For simulation analysis, optimization control, efficacy prediction, and fault diagnosis, it is crucial to rapidly and accurately establish reliability modules and extract parameters from the system modules. This study employed three types of particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms to find the optimal parameters of two energy models by minimizing the sum squared errors (SSE) and roots mean squared errors (RMSE). The three algorithms are inertia weight PSO, constriction PSO, and momentum PSO. The obtained calculation results of these three algorithms were compared with those obtained using algorithms from other relevant studies. This study revealed that the use of momentum PSO enables rapid convergence (under 30 convergence times) and the most accurate modeling and yields the most stable parameter extraction (SSE of PEMFC is 2.0656, RMSE of PV cells is 8.839 · 10−4). In summary, momentum PSO is the algorithm that is most suitable for system parameter identification with multiple dimensions and complex modules.

scholarly journals Kilowatt-Scale Fuel Cell Systems Powered by Recycled Aluminum

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Godart ◽  
Jason Fischman ◽  
Douglas Hart
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Power System ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Cell Systems ◽  
Scrap Aluminum ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Abstract Presented here is a novel system that uses an aluminum-based fuel to continuously produce electrical power at the kilowatt scale via a hydrogen fuel cell. This fuel has an energy density of 23.3 kW h/L and can be produced from abundant scrap aluminum via a minimal surface treatment of gallium and indium. These additional metals, which in total comprise 2.5% of the fuel’s mass, permeate the grain boundary network of the aluminum to disrupt its oxide layer, thereby enabling the fuel to react exothermically with water to produce hydrogen gas and aluminum oxyhydroxide (AlOOH), an inert and valuable byproduct. To generate electrical power using this fuel, the aluminum–water reaction is controlled via water input to a reaction vessel in order to produce a constant flow of hydrogen, which is then consumed in a fuel cell to produce electricity. As validation of this power system architecture, we present the design and implementation of two proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems that successfully demonstrate this approach. The first is a 3 kW emergency power supply, and the second is a 10 kW power system integrated into a BMW i3 electric vehicle.

scholarly journals A noble metal-free proton-exchange membrane fuel cell based on bio-inspired molecular catalysts

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 2050-2053 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. D. Tran ◽  
A. Morozan ◽  
S. Archambault ◽  
J. Heidkamp ◽  
P. Chenevier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Noble Metal ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Metal Free ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Molecular Catalysts ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Bio-inspired chemistry allowed for the development of the first noble metal-free polymer electrolyte membrane hydrogen fuel cell (PEMFC). The device proved operational under technologically relevant conditions.

Enhancing the Efficiency of a PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cell with Synthesized Metal-Nanoparticle/Graphene Composites Synergy

2014 ◽  
Vol 1658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Isseroff ◽  
Benjamin Akhavan ◽  
Cheng Pan ◽  
Harry Shan He ◽  
Jonathan Sokolov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Au Nanoparticles ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Metal Nanoparticle ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Exchange Membrane

ABSTRACTObstructing commercialization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) is the soaring cost of platinum and other catalysts used to increase membrane efficiency. The goal of this investigation is to find a relatively inexpensive catalyst for coating the membrane and enhancing the efficiency of the PEMFC. Graphene oxide was reduced using NaBH4 in the presence of metal salts, primarily KAuCl4 and K2PtCl4, to synthesize metal-nanoparticle/reduced graphene oxide (RGO). FTIR indicated the successful synthesis of RGO, while Transmission Electron Microscopy displayed the presence of nanoparticles on RGO sheets. Nafion® membranes were coated with metal-nanoparticle/RGO and tested in an experimental PEMFC alongside bare Nafion®, Gold (Au) nanoparticles, and RGO. The metal-nanoparticle/RGO composites enhanced the PEMFC compared to bare Nafion®. Au-RGO, the best catalyst composite, increased the efficiency up to 150% better than nanoparticles or RGO alone while using only 1% of the concentration of Au nanoparticles. Theoretical power output of the Au-RGO synergy could increase fuel cell efficiency up to 18 times more than the Au-nanoparticles themselves by altering concentrations of Au nanoparticles in Au-RGO. The Au nanoparticles changed the structure and catalytic ability of graphene in the Au-RGO, offering a promising future for PEM fuel cell technology.

scholarly journals Green synthesis of olefin-linked covalent organic frameworks for hydrogen fuel cell applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhifang Wang ◽  
Yi Yang ◽  
Zhengfeng Zhao ◽  
Penghui Zhang ◽  
Yushu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding Interactions ◽  
Solvent Free Conditions ◽  
Green Strategy ◽  
Exchange Membrane ◽  
A Current

AbstractGreen synthesis of crystalline porous materials for energy-related applications is of great significance but very challenging. Here, we create a green strategy to fabricate a highly crystalline olefin-linked pyrazine-based covalent organic framework (COF) with high robustness and porosity under solvent-free conditions. The abundant nitrogen sites, high hydrophilicity, and well-defined one-dimensional nanochannels make the resulting COF an ideal platform to confine and stabilize the H3PO4 network in the pores through hydrogen-bonding interactions. The resulting material exhibits low activation energy (Ea) of 0.06 eV, and ultrahigh proton conductivity across a wide relative humidity (10–90 %) and temperature range (25–80 °C). A realistic proton exchange membrane fuel cell using the olefin-linked COF as the solid electrolyte achieve a maximum power of 135 mW cm−2 and a current density of 676 mA cm−2, which exceeds all reported COF materials.

scholarly journals Effect of Temperature on the Performance Factors and Durability of Proton Exchange Membrane of Hydrogen Fuel Cell: A Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-191
Author(s):  
M. Abdus Salam ◽  
Md Shehan Habib ◽  
Paroma Arefin ◽  
Kawsar Ahmed ◽  
Md Sahab Uddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Hydrogen fuel cell technology is now being extensively researched around the world to find a reliable renewable energy source. Global warming, national calamities, fossil-fuel shortages have drawn global attention to environment friendly and renewable energy source. The hydrogen fuel cell technology most certainly fits those requisites. New researches facilitate improving performance, endurance, cost-efficiency, and overcoming limitations of the fuel cells. The various factors affecting the features and the efficiency of a fuel cell must be explored in the course of advancement in a specific manner. Temperature is one of the most critical performance-changing parameters of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC). In this review paper, we have discussed the impact of temperature on the efficiency and durability of the hydrogen fuel cell, more precisely, on a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC). We found that increase in temperature increases the performance and efficiency, power production, voltage, leakage current, but decreases mass crossover and durability. But we concluded with the findings that an optimum temperature is required for the best performance.

scholarly journals Current Fed Step-up DC/DC Converter for Fuel Cell Inverter Applications

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (25) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandrs Andreičiks ◽  
Kristaps Vitols ◽  
Oskars Krievs ◽  
Ingars Steiks
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Power Converter ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cells ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Current Fed Step-up DC/DC Converter for Fuel Cell Inverter ApplicationsIn order to use hydrogen fuel cells in domestic applications either as main power supply or backup source, their low DC output voltage has to be matched to the level and frequency of the utility grid AC voltage. Such power converter systems usually consist of a DC-DC converter and a DC-AC inverter. Comparison of different current fed step-up DC/DC converters is done in this paper and a double inductor step-up push-pull converter investigated, presenting simulation and experimental results. The converter is elaborated for 1200 W power to match the rated power of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell located in hydrogen fuel cell research laboratory of Riga Technical University.

scholarly journals Potential Feature of Combined AB5-Type Metal Hydride Tank and PEMFC as a Safer System for Hydrogen Fueling in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Abdus Salam ◽  
Thauhidul Islam ◽  
Kawsar Ahmed ◽  
Md Sahab uddin ◽  
Shehan Habib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
Metal Hydride ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Water Bath ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Combined System ◽  
Load Demand ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Metal hydrides are very much reported as a potential safe option for high-density hydrogen storage materials. A combined system of proton-exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell (PEMFC) and metal hydride (MH) tanks is designed to investigate their characteristics and performances as hydrogen storage and stable power supply system. An AB5-type (LaCe)Ni5 material containing three MH tanks is selected for investigation. Endothermic dehydrogenation of metal hydride controls the hydrogen evolution rates during a discharging period, which reduces the risk of accidents. The MH tank charged at a 20°C water bath sustains and supplies hydrogen for a longer time of 240 min. The performances of the MH tank at a water bath of 20°C and 10-bar conditions correspond to the optimum condition of hydrogen storage at the MH tank of Pragma Industries. The performances of the combined system were investigated in different working conditions. The system sustains and supplies hydrogen to PEMFC for 240, 160, 130, and 110 min for the working loads of 250, 500, 1,000, and 2,000 W, accordingly. It is concluded that hydrogen consumption frequency increases for higher load demand.

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