Control method for the improvement of the efficiency of a fuell cell

Authors

  • Radu C. DONCA Department of Mechanisms, Precision Mechanics and Mechatronics Faculty of Mechanics, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Author
  • Radu BĂLAN Department of Mechanisms, Precision Mechanics and Mechatronics Faculty of Mechanics, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Author
  • Vistrian MĂTIEŞ Department of Mechanisms, Precision Mechanics and Mechatronics Faculty of Mechanics, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Author
  • Olimpiu HANCU Department of Mechanisms, Precision Mechanics and Mechatronics Faculty of Mechanics, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj06.373

Keywords:

fuel cell, control theory, SMPS converter, mechatronics, hydrogen car

Abstract

The major breakthroughs that have recently brought fuel cells to the fore-front include the development of low resistance membranes, highly diffusive electrodes, and reduced use of noble metal catalysts. However, in order to obtain the maximum efficiency out of a fuel cell, some parameters like flow control, temperature, water flow and load must be controlled. This paper is focused on the load control. A three-stage SMPS converter is proposed and analyzed. The fuel cell operation and the types of fuel cells are also described. An experimental setup was made using a toy vehicle powered by a fuel cell in order to experimentally prove the theoretical approaches of load control.

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Published

2024-01-15

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Articles