Modelling and simulation of a portable fuel cell system

Longlong Zhang, Dehong Xu, William Gerard Hurley

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Abstract

It is possible to reduce the cost of a fuel cell system with a self humidifying stack and replacing the aircondenser with a fan. This low cost PEMFC is suitable for portable appliances such as laptop computers, smart phones, cameras, etc. This paper describes a new model for the portable PEMFC with self-humidifying stack and fan. The model looks at the effect of temperature, hydrogen flow and oxygen flow on the self-humidifying stack, and gives the dynamic output performance of the PEMFC for step load variation with simulation results. Finally, experimental results are presented to validate the simulation results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of EPE-PEMC 2010 - 14th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference
PagesT1296-T12100
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event14th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, EPE-PEMC 2010 - Ohrid, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Duration: 6 Sep 20108 Sep 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of EPE-PEMC 2010 - 14th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference

Conference

Conference14th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, EPE-PEMC 2010
Country/TerritoryMacedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
CityOhrid
Period6/09/108/09/10

Keywords

  • Energy management
  • Fuel cell
  • Portable ultracapacitor
  • Self-humidifying

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