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Five state analytical model of proton exchange membrane fuel cell

  • Villanova University College of Engineering

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Abstract

In this paper a full nonlinear dynamic control oriented mathematical model of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell system is developed. The model is structured as a nonlinear five state space model. The derivation of each state equation is based on physics fundamental principles using thermodynamic theory of ideal gas mixtures, conservation of mass law, flow dynamics in serpentine flow channels and diffusion. The output of proposed model, stack voltage, is developed from Nernst equation that includes three main types of losses occurring in the fuel cell. The unknown parameters of the model are estimated and fitted using sets of steady state experimental data. Stack polarization curve of the proposed model is validated by using sets of data for three different values of inlet pressures. Experimental setup used to attain data is the Greenlight Innovation G60 fuel cell test station system and TP50 Fuel Cell stack.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVibration in Mechanical Systems; Modeling and Validation; Dynamic Systems and Control Education; Vibrations and Control of Systems; Modeling and Estimation for Vehicle Safety and Integrity; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Aftertreatment Systems;Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Their Applications; Dynamics and Control of Renewable Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Control of Smart Buildings and Microgrids; Energy Systems
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9780791858295
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2017 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2017 - Tysons, United States
Duration: 11 Oct 201713 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameASME 2017 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2017
Volume3

Conference

ConferenceASME 2017 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTysons
Period11/10/1713/10/17

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Experimental validation
  • Nonlinear PEM model
  • Steady state

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