An Improved Purging Control Algorithm for Small Power PEMFC

2014 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 277-280
Author(s):  
Jian Fang ◽  
Wei Qi ◽  
Duo Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Hydrogen Energy ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Small Power

Hydrogen energy is a kind of important clean energy. PEMFC(Proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell) is a kind of effective hydrogen energy utilization device. It has many advantages, such as simpler structure, lower energy consumption, high reliability, quick start and easy for controlling. For the air-cooled type hydrogen fuel cell, temperature and humidity inside the PEMFC are the main factors. According to the 150W small power air-cooling type hydrogen fuel cell, the paper presented an improved purging control algorithm based on the fuzzy control. Through the dynamic adaptive control of exhaust gas purge, the PEMFC can work efficiently in the appropriate humidity conditions. The experiment results show that compared with the traditional timing purging, the proposed algorithm can effectively improve the work efficiency of the PEMFC, and reduce the hydrogen consumption

scholarly journals Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for the Sustainable Future of Stationary Applications

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 4593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raluca-Andreea Felseghi ◽  
Elena Carcadea ◽  
Maria Simona Raboaca ◽  
Cătălin Nicolae TRUFIN ◽  
Constantin Filote
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Hydrogen Energy ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Cell Technology ◽  
Fuel Cell Technology

The climate changes that are becoming visible today are a challenge for the global research community. The stationary applications sector is one of the most important energy consumers. Harnessing the potential of renewable energy worldwide is currently being considered to find alternatives for obtaining energy by using technologies that offer maximum efficiency and minimum pollution. In this context, new energy generation technologies are needed to both generate low carbon emissions, as well as identifying, planning and implementing the directions for harnessing the potential of renewable energy sources. Hydrogen fuel cell technology represents one of the alternative solutions for future clean energy systems. This article reviews the specific characteristics of hydrogen energy, which recommends it as a clean energy to power stationary applications. The aim of review was to provide an overview of the sustainability elements and the potential of using hydrogen as an alternative energy source for stationary applications, and for identifying the possibilities of increasing the share of hydrogen energy in stationary applications, respectively. As a study method was applied a SWOT analysis, following which a series of strategies that could be adopted in order to increase the degree of use of hydrogen energy as an alternative to the classical energy for stationary applications were recommended. The SWOT analysis conducted in the present study highlights that the implementation of the hydrogen economy depends decisively on the following main factors: legislative framework, energy decision makers, information and interest from the end beneficiaries, potential investors, and existence of specialists in this field.

Experimental tests of an air-cooling hydrogen fuel cell hybrid electric scooter

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (25) ◽  
pp. 11144-11148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nai-Chien Shih ◽  
Chien-Liang Lin ◽  
Chi-Ching Chang ◽  
Da-Yung Wang
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Cell Hybrid ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Electric Scooter ◽  
Hybrid Electric ◽  
Fuel Cell Hybrid

Energy utilization and efficiency analysis for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

2006 ◽  
Vol 159 (2) ◽  
pp. 1214-1230 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.M. Moore ◽  
K.H. Hauer ◽  
S. Ramaswamy ◽  
J.M. Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Efficiency Analysis ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Fuel Cell Vehicles ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies for Sustainable Stationary Applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 166-185
Author(s):  
Raluca-Andreea Felseghi ◽  
Florin Badea
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Cell Technologies ◽  
Main Components

Science has shown that there are two sustainable alternatives to providing energy needs: renewable energy resources and fuel cells-hydrogen-based energy, which will play a complementary role in securing global energy resources. By promoting the use of hydrogen-based energy technologies, as clean energy technologies for stationary applications, at the level of local communities, industrial and commercial communities, research topics in this field will help the practical development of sustainable and clean energy systems. This chapter provides an overview of fuel cells highlighting aspects related to fuel cell short history, the main components and operating principles of fuel cells, the main constructive fuel cell types, and the main ways of powering stationary applications through the hydrogen fuel cell technologies.

Proton-conducting polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane nanoadditives for sulfonated polyphenylsulfone hydrogen fuel cell proton exchange membranes

2008 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 958-974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Hartmann-Thompson ◽  
Adrian Merrington ◽  
Peter I. Carver ◽  
Douglas L. Keeley ◽  
Joseph L. Rousseau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange Membranes ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Proton Conducting ◽  
Polyhedral Oligosilsesquioxane

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.

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