Open Control Architecture for the Characterization and Control of the PEM Fuel Cell

Sanaguano, David; Agila, W.; Rubio, A.

doi:10.1109/etcm48019.2019.9014893

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“…In this manner, the bipolar plates are not pressed on the electrode and do not lose the corrugated part. One of the most relevant characteristics is the use of corrugated stainless steel sheets as bipolar plates [46]. The advantage it presents over other types of bipolar plates is the ease of production since, once the fabrication matrix has been built, the sheets are manufactured in short periods.…”

Section: System Experimentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the assembly, all the necessary parameters and requirements have been considered to guarantee good tightness and thus achieve efficient behavior. To implement the characterization, control, and validation tests of the approximate reasoning algorithms in the autonomous control of the PEMFC, an integrated measurement and flexible control system is used, with a detailed explanation in [46]. Among the main attributes that this integrated PEM stack measurement and control system incorporates, in relation to other systems detailed in [47,48], we can find the following features:  Programmable electronic load AMREL ZVL 100-10-20L that optimizes performance, both for characterization studies and new applications.…”

Section: System Experimentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“… Modular, compact, and economic system that can work for PEM hydrogen fuel cells and direct methanol cells of different powers. To implement the characterization, control, and validation tests of the approximate reasoning algorithms in the autonomous control of the PEMFC, an integrated measurement and flexible control system is used, with a detailed explanation in [46]. Among the main attributes that this integrated PEM stack measurement and control system incorporates, in relation to other systems detailed in [47,48], we can find the following features:…”

Section: System Experimentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this work, the system used to characterize the membrane in "symmetric mode" corresponds to the bubbling and coil method, and contributes to the integrated measurement and control system detailed in [46]. The bubbling system passes the gas through a tank (humidifier) with deionized water, Figure 5.…”

Section: Variation Of the Electrical Resistance Of The Membranementioning

confidence: 99%

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Distributed Intelligence in Autonomous PEM Fuel Cell Control

Rubio,

Agila,

González

et al. 2023

Energies

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A combination of perceptive and deliberative processes is necessary to ensure the efficient and autonomous control of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) under optimal humidification conditions. These processes enable monitoring and control tasks across various application scenarios and operating conditions. Consequently, it becomes crucial to adjust parameter values corresponding to different states of the PEMFC during its operation. In this context, this work presents the design and development of an architecture for the control and management of a PEMFC with a maximum power output of 500 [W] based on intelligent agents operating under optimal conditions (membrane humidification). The proposed architecture integrates perception and action algorithms that leverage sensory and contextual information using heuristic algorithms. It adopts a hierarchical structure with distinct layers, each featuring varying time windows and levels of abstraction. Notably, this architecture demonstrates its effectiveness in achieving the desired energy efficiency objective, as evidenced by successful validation tests conducted with different electrical power values delivered by the fuel cell, encompassing three distinct operating states (dry, normal, and flooded). An exemplary application of this scheme is the dynamic control of the humidification of the polymeric membrane, which further highlights the capabilities of this architecture.

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Section: System Experimentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: System Experimentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: System Experimentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Variation Of the Electrical Resistance Of The Membranementioning

confidence: 99%

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