Adaptive purging control of hydrogen fuel cells for high efficiency applications

D. Du Plooy, J. Meyer, S. Von Solms

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Abstract

Cyclic purging control in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cells is traditionally used in defined load applications such as back-up power solutions. Under dynamic load conditions cyclic purging control may lead to fuel cell starvation or excessive wastage. In this paper a dynamic purging control system is demonstrated with the characteristic of adapting the purge cycle to the applied electrical load. Adaptive purging enhances the efficiency of the fuel cell which makes it more attractive for use in applications demanding high hydrogen efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780994675941
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Jun 2018
Event2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 3 Apr 20185 Apr 2018

Publication series

Name2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018

Conference

Conference2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period3/04/185/04/18

Keywords

  • Fuel cell
  • adaptive purging
  • electric vehicle
  • fuel cell efficiency
  • fuel cell recovery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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