Development and dynamic characteristics of hybrid fuel cell-powered mini-train system

Hsiao, Der-Ren; Huang, Bo-Wun; Shih, Nai-Chien

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2011.02.121

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“…Hsiao et al [56] developed a hybrid system incorporating a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) into a mini-train capable of accommodating 9-12 passengers. The fuel cell power system employed in this research encompassed a 200-watt PEMFC, four metal hydrogen storage tanks interconnected with a group of low-pressure lead acid batteries, and an intelligent electronic energy control system.…”

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Challenges and Solutions of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Transportation Systems: A Review and Prospects

Fakhreddine

Gharbia

Derakhshandeh

et al. 2023

WEVJ

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Conventional transportation systems are facing many challenges related to reducing fuel consumption, noise, and pollutants to satisfy rising environmental and economic criteria. These requirements have prompted many researchers and manufacturers in the transportation sector to look for cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable alternatives. Powertrains based on fuel cell systems could partially or completely replace their conventional counterparts used in all modes of transport, starting from small ones, such as scooters, to large mechanisms such as commercial airplanes. Since hydrogen fuel cells (HFCs) emit only water and heat as byproducts and have higher energy conversion efficiency in comparison with other conventional systems, it has become tempting for many scholars to explore their potential for resolving the environmental and economic concerns associated with the transportation sector. This paper thoroughly reviews the principles and applications of fuel cell systems for the main transportation schemes, including scooters, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, buses, trains, and aerial vehicles. The review showed that fuel cells would soon become the powertrain of choice for most modes of transportation. For commercial long-rage airplanes, however, employing fuel cells will be limited due to the replacement of the axillary power unit (APU) in the foreseeable future. Using fuel cells to propel such large airplanes would necessitate redesigning the airplane structure to accommodate the required hydrogen tanks, which could take a bit more time.

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Challenges and Solutions of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Transportation Systems: A Review and Prospects

Fakhreddine

Gharbia

Derakhshandeh

et al. 2023

WEVJ

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“…The authors found an efficiency of 65% for their proposed system. Hsiao developed a PEMFC used in a mini-train [19]. The developed system included both hydrogen storage and lead-acid battery systems, and was tested in Taiwan.…”

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“…The test results showed the capability of battery/fuel cell hybrid system was feasible to be implemented in Taiwan weather conditions and supplied stable power. A model of a locomotive with PEMFC/battery hybrid energy system were developed in 2018 [19]. In this study, to size the components, the authors used a diesel locomotive class WDM-7 which is used by the Indian Railways as the baseline [20].…”

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A Conceptualized Hydrail Powertrain: A Case Study of the Union Pearson Express Route

Akhoundzadeh

Raahemifar

Panchal

et al. 2019

WEVJ

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A hydrogen rail (hydrail) powertrain is conceptualized in this study, using drive cycles collected from the trains currently working on the Union Pearson Express (UPE) railroad. The powertrain consists of three preliminary different subsystems: fuel cell, battery, and hydrogen storage systems. A backward design approach is proposed to calculate the time-variable power demand based on a "route simulation data" method. The powertrain components are then conceptually sized according to the calculated duty cycle. The results of this study show that 275 kg of hydrogen is sufficient to satisfy the daily power and energy demand of a hydrogen locomotive with drive cycles similar to the ones currently working on the UPE rail route.World Electric Vehicle Journal 2019, 10, 32 2 of 14 specifically for transportation applications. This can also prevent grid fluctuations and improve the flexibility of the electricity grid and help in controlling the intermittency of renewable systems [7][8][9][10][11][12].Hydrogen transportation is a multidimensional issue that can be analyzed from different aspects including, but not limited to, hydrogen production, refueling station infrastructure, powertrain components topology, sizing, and control. Evaluating the infrastructural requirements and energy consumption of such a system is an essential part towards commercialization. In that sense, the high portion of clean electricity, generated by nuclear and renewable sources, in Ontario's supply mix provides a unique opportunity for development of a hydrogen transportation system. Figure 1, shows Ontario electricity supply mix in 2017 [13].World Electric Vehicle Journal 2019, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 2 of 14 fluctuations and improve the flexibility of the electricity grid and help in controlling the intermittency of renewable systems [7][8][9][10][11][12].Hydrogen transportation is a multidimensional issue that can be analyzed from different aspects including, but not limited to, hydrogen production, refueling station infrastructure, powertrain components topology, sizing, and control. Evaluating the infrastructural requirements and energy consumption of such a system is an essential part towards commercialization. In that sense, the high portion of clean electricity, generated by nuclear and renewable sources, in Ontario's supply mix provides a unique opportunity for development of a hydrogen transportation system. Figure 1, shows Ontario electricity supply mix in 2017 [13].

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“…This idea was further extended to a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) PEMFC model to reduce hydrogen consumption while providing a steady voltage [7]. Reduced-order robust control [8] and robust PID control [9] were also proposed for hardware simplification and industrial applications.A PEMFC can supply sustainable power as long as the hydrogen supply is continuous; therefore, the PEMFC has been widely applied in transportation [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] and stationary power systems [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]. A PEMFC can also supply sustainable energy regardless of weather conditions, making it a reliable power source when solar and wind energy are unavailable.…”

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Impacts of Load Profiles on the Optimization of Power Management of a Green Building Employing Fuel Cells

Wang

Lin

2018

Energies

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This paper discusses the performance improvement of a green building by optimization procedures and the influences of load characteristics on optimization. The green building is equipped with a self-sustained hybrid power system consisting of solar cells, wind turbines, batteries, proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), electrolyzer, and power electronic devices. We develop a simulation model using the Matlab/SimPowerSystemTM and tune the model parameters based on experimental responses, so that we can predict and analyze system responses without conducting extensive experiments. Three performance indexes are then defined to optimize the design of the hybrid system for three typical load profiles: the household, the laboratory, and the office loads. The results indicate that the total system cost was reduced by 38.9%, 40% and 28.6% for the household, laboratory and office loads, respectively, while the system reliability was improved by 4.89%, 24.42% and 5.08%. That is, the component sizes and power management strategies could greatly improve system cost and reliability, while the performance improvement can be greatly influenced by the characteristics of the load profiles. A safety index is applied to evaluate the sustainability of the hybrid power system under extreme weather conditions. We further discuss two methods for improving the system safety: the use of sub-optimal settings or the additional chemical hydride. Adding 20 kg of NaBH4 can provide 63 kWh and increase system safety by 3.33, 2.10, and 2.90 days for the household, laboratory and office loads, respectively. In future, the proposed method can be applied to explore the potential benefits when constructing customized hybrid power systems.

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Development and dynamic characteristics of hybrid fuel cell-powered mini-train system

Cited by 24 publications

References 11 publications

Challenges and Solutions of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Transportation Systems: A Review and Prospects

Challenges and Solutions of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Transportation Systems: A Review and Prospects

A Conceptualized Hydrail Powertrain: A Case Study of the Union Pearson Express Route

Impacts of Load Profiles on the Optimization of Power Management of a Green Building Employing Fuel Cells

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