Deploying an advanced simulation tool like avl fire is essential for the successful development of pem fuel cells by providing guidelines for optimizing performance and longterm efficiency. This model is an important step for further development of the stack design and the flow field of a pem fuel cell stack. Modeling, simulation and experimental validation of a pem. The present work is the starting point for the development of a user friendly and versatile tool aimed at controlling and optimizing the operation of a pemfc stack. The boundary conditions consist of a source of oxygen the channel at the top of the layer, a nonpenetration condition. The mass flow phenomena are modeled in 2 dimensions. Modeling of vehicle powertrains, using a combination of components and energy storage media, are widely used to predict vehicle performances under. Pem fuel cell stack characterization and its integration. Modeling and control of pem fuel cell humidification systems. Modeling and simulation of fuel cell electric vehicles mazen abdelsalam, adel ahmed and ahmed elnozahy.
This paper presents a dynamic linear mathematical modeling of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells pemfcs. This paper presented the modeling and simulation of electric vehicles fed by pem fuel cell. Among several neural network approaches, feedforward and recurrent neural. Modeling and simulation of fuel cell electric vehicles.
Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab by colleen spiegel. By analysis of this model it is found that it is a concise model of pem fuel cell. The behaviour of pem fuel cells is dependent on so many parameters. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab this page intentionally left blank pem fuel cell modeling and s.
Modeling and simulation of a pem fuel cell system under. Accurate matlabsimulink model of a power generation. The objective of this paper is to develop a dynamical behavior of a fuel proton exchange membrane pem fuel cell. Because electrical work done by fuel cell is equivalent to released chemical energy, value of open circuit fuel cell voltage e meets equation. Pem fuel cell, mathematical modeling, finite element, comsol multi physic. You can pem fuel cell directly from it and vary the parameters as per your. Modeling and simulation are crucial for the cell design and optimization and various addon fuel cell. The simulation results are obtained using matlab software package for a 5 kw standalone pem fuel cell, which supplies power to a typical residential house.
Design, modeling and energy management of a pem fuel cell. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab 1st. Although, the basic concept of a fuel cell is quite simple, creating new designs and optimizing their performance takes serious work and a mastery of several. The proposed system consists of a pem fuel cell, a 3phase induction motor, an inverter dcac and a speed controller. A proton exchange membrane pem fuel cell consists mainly of two electrodes cathode and anode and an. Finally, the promising tool of openfoam can be used in the multiscale. Inci eroglu september 20, 104 pages polymer electrolyte membrane pem fuel cells attract an extensive interest due to their advantageous properties. Model of the pem fuel cell in matlabsimulink the model of the pem is implemented in matlabsimulink as a voltagesource controlled in current. Aug 29, 2011 pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab, provides design engineers and researchers with a valuable tool for understanding and overcoming barriers to designing and building the next generation of pem fuel cells. Based on the cathode humidifier, a thermodynamic model was developed to describe the humidification phenomenon. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab request pdf. In this paper matlabsimulink generic model of pem fuel cell stack is analyzed.
Modeling and simulation of electric vehicle fed by pem fuel cell. Modeling and simulation of pem fuel cell power converter. The purpose of this study was used to determine the response of an induction motor with a pem fuel. The real time simulation performance of the model is detailed and discussed. An advanced pem fuel cell mathematical model is described and realised in four ancillaries in the matlabsimulink environment. Matlabsimulink environment and the results are also discussed. A comparative analysis of two pem fuel cell modeling tools. Mass transport analysis of a hightemperature pem fuel cell. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab, provides design engineers and researchers with a valuable tool for understanding and overcoming barriers to designing and building the next. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab. A comparative analysis of two pem fuel cell modeling tools m.
Fundamental transport phenomena in pem fuel cells and the corresponding mathematical formulation of macroscale models are analyzed. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab guide books. Finally, the promising tool of openfoam can be used in the multiscale modeling on pem fuel cells will also be evaluated. A multiphysics, multidimensional, real time pem fuel cell model is developed. Maintaining proper membrane humidity is crucial to ensure optimal operation of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. The overall model of the pem fuel cell consists of 5 subsystems such as partial pressures, ideal voltages, activation losses, ohmic losses and reformer model. Acknowledgments the author gratefully acknowledges to universidad autonoma del carmen for the granted support to perform the numerical simulations in their computing equipment and the use of ansysfluent 15. Modeling and simulation of electric vehicle fed by pem. In order to eradicate the mathematical modeling complexity, an intelligent parametric modeling of pem fuel cell using neural network approach is established that replaces the conventional mathematical modeling of pem fuel cell.
Modelling and simulation of pem fuel cell stack operation is developed in simulink environment and validated through experimental data. Although, the basic concept of a fuel cell is quite simple, creating new designs and optimizing their performance takes serious work and a mastery of several technical areas. Modeling and control for pem fuel cell stack system i. Using expressed equations and matlab simulink, pem fuel cell dynamic model was created figure 6, that allows change of membrane water content degree. Pemfc system simulation in matlabsimulink sciencedirect. A pioneering work on pem fuel cell modeling is presented by amphlett et al. The results from pem fuel cell modeling at different operation voltages are then compared with each other and finally according to the results, the strategy to improve fuel cell performance with the target of reducing cost is introduced. Multiphysics, and inhouse coded using matlab differential equation solvers.
Where possible, the model is based on parameters with direct physical meaning, with the aim of going beyond empirically describing the characteristics of the fuel cell. With this book, engineers can test components and verify designs in the development phase, saving both time and money. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab colleen spiegel. Two dimensional pem fuel cell modeling at different operation. Purchase pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab 1st edition. We present computer simulation results for pem fuel cells using comsol multiphysics.
Vehicle power and propulsion conference, 2009, vppc 09, ieee. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab spiegel, colleen on. Chapter 8 modeling of pem fuel cell stacks with hydraulic. Modeling and simulation of pem fuel cell power converter system. Two specific optimization methods for real time simulation are proposed. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab 1st edition. The static model and the dynamic model are implemented by the equations of the electrochemical equivalent circuit defined in the previous. Both tools are developed following a modeling approach similar to the approach presented in 2 and featuring the same computational domain, which includes the bipolar plates, gas channels, gas diffusion layers, catalyst layers and the proton exchange membrane. Pdf simulink implementation of the fuel cell models. Matlabsimulink as design tool of pem fuel cells as.
The bahia fuel cell system is a proton exchange membrane pem fuel cell and contains 24 cells connected in series to provide a maximum power of 1kw. Fcs are electrochemical devices in which the fuel reacts with oxygen to generate electricity. The relation between the fuel cell stack voltage and current density is 1. A mathematical model is designed to prolong the stack life of the pem fuel cells. Parametrs of the em fuel cell the simulation currentvoltage characteristic of a mk 902 pem fuel cell model is shown in fig. The model is validated experimentally and can predict in time step of some ms. Dynamic modeling of pem fuel cell using particle swarm. Proton exchange membrane fuel cellsdesign and construction. The developed dynamic model would serve as a good base. Most of the literature is dedicated to characterize the fuel cell while operating in steady state 1 2. Warning your internet explorer is in compatibility mode and may not be displaying the website correctly.
Implement generic hydrogen fuel cell stack model simulink. As the study of pem fuel cell proved better performance when comparing to the hydrogen fuel cell related to the optimized output. A generic fuel cell model for the simulation of fuel cell vehicles. The anode gas diffusion layer disperses hydrogen in the catalysis layer, between the gas diffusion layer and the membrane the membrane separates oxygen and hydrogen reactants, and conducts electricity via the diffusion. Pem fuel cell model and simulation in matlabsimulink. Where possible, the model is based on parameters with direct physical meaning, with the aim of going beyond empirically. The proton exchange membrane fuel cell pemfc is a prime.
The anode channel layer disperses hydrogen over the cell surface. Pem fuel cell voltagecurrent characteristic supercapacitor this second energy source is chosen to respond to power requirements of hybrid vehicle. Adaption of multiphysics pem fuel cell model using. Follow 53 views last 30 days dallas on 25 may 2011. Modeling and control of a pem fuel cell system sayg. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab pdf free. Pem fuel cell stack characterization and its integration in simulating a fuel cell powertrain 2008011796 fuel cell based powertrains are considered as potential candidates for future vehicles. However, most of the applications involve the need to study the response of the fuel cell when the electrical load changes. The 4th international conference on fuel cell science, engineering and technology june 1921, 2006, irvine, ca fuelcell200697067 modeling and simulation of a modern pem fuel cell system richard t. Using the equations derived for the pem fuel cell model, a simulation model is developed using the simpowersystems toolbox of matlabsimulink. It is composed by two subsystems, as shown in figure 2. Using expressed equations and matlab simulink, pem fuel cell dynamic model was created figure 6, that allows change of membrane water content degree lambdam, value of pressures ph2, po2, pca.
An overview of recent progress in pem fuel cell modeling has been provided. Two dimensional pem fuel cell modeling at different. Note that the signal variation is not available in this mode. Until the late 1980s and early 1990s, fcs were not a real option for wider application base. Pem fuel cell model and simulation in matlabsimulink based. Pem fuel cell fault detection and identification using. Modeling of pem fuel cell stacks with hydraulic network approach 285 electrode assembly was found through application of conservation of energy, while the electrochemical performance of the pem fuel cell was determined with the empirical relationship of patel et al. Numerical modeling and simulation of pem fuel cells. The ohmic voltage losses are due to the resistance for.
In matlab simulink, there is an inbuilt fuel cell block, consisting of various fuel cell types pem, sofc, mcfc etc. In the above circuit, c is the equivalent capacitor due to the doublelayer charging effect. Modeling of pem fuel cell stack system using feedforward. The developed dynamic model would serve as a good base for fault diagnosis studies on the fuel cell system. Modeling and control for pem fuel cell stack system i jay t. Dec 06, 2017 deploying an advanced simulation tool like avl fire is essential for the successful development of pem fuel cells by providing guidelines for optimizing performance and longterm efficiency. Comsol multiphysics is a powerful simulation tool you can use to help understand and overcome pem fuel cell design and construction challenges. Multiphysical, multidimensional realtime pem fuel cell. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab colleen. Pem fuel cell modeling examples show how you can investigate mass transport, ohmic losses, serpentine flow, and species transport in a pem fuel cell. Finally the advantage of the method is discussed and compared to eis and ci techniques. Pem fuel cell modeling and simulation using matlab, provides design engineers and researchers with a valuable tool for understanding and overcoming barriers to designing and building the next generation of pem fuel cells. In this model pem fuel cell is broadly analyzed by keeping under consideration almost all the parameters which affect the performance of.
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