Power Engineering Method for Fuel Cell: An overview

Abstract

In the study, fuel cell modelling and control schemes are investigated in relation to their utilisation. They discuss the uses of fuel cells in automobiles, utility power systems, and standalone systems that combine wind, solar, and fuel cell technology. Industries are actively focusing on fuel cell design and engineering to improve performance, durability, cost effectiveness, and cold-start capabilities. As a result of this new focus, there is an urgent need for the identification, comprehension, prediction, control, and optimization of numerous transport and electrochemical processes that occur in fuel cells on various length scales. Discussing the design and execution of a fuel cell-based power generation system is the main goal of the study. In light of this, a methodology for developing and putting into practise an effective high power converter system is described. The PEM fuel cell electrical equivalent model, which was tested using the commercial MARK 1020 system, is also included in the study.

The series-resonant converter topology, whose foundation is based on soft-switching approach, is chosen after analysis of the converter topologies that are most appropriate for this application type and satisfying a number of criteria. The converter was created with low component stresses, high frequency operation, and soft-switching commutation in mind. It comprises of an input filter, a full-bridge inverter, a series resonant circuit, and a diode rectifier on the primary side and an output filter on the secondary side. The operational limitations of the system MARK 1020 were taken into consideration when designing the converter.