Adaptive purging control of hydrogen fuel cells for high efficiency applications

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

doi:10.23919/DUE.2018.8384402

Adaptive purging control of hydrogen fuel cells for high efficiency applications

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

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science

University of Johannesburg

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

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 language	English
Title of host publication	2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	1-6
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9780994675941
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.23919/DUE.2018.8384402
Publication status	Published - 13 Jun 2018
Event	2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018 - Cape Town, South Africa Duration: 3 Apr 2018 → 5 Apr 2018

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

Conference

Conference	2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018
Country/Territory	South Africa
City	Cape Town
Period	3/04/18 → 5/04/18

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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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Du Plooy, D., Meyer, J., & Von Solms, S. (2018). Adaptive purging control of hydrogen fuel cells for high efficiency applications. In 2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018 (pp. 1-6). (2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.23919/DUE.2018.8384402

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Du Plooy, D, Meyer, J & Von Solms, S 2018, Adaptive purging control of hydrogen fuel cells for high efficiency applications. in 2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018. 2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 1-6, 2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018, Cape Town, South Africa, 3/04/18. https://doi.org/10.23919/DUE.2018.8384402

Adaptive purging control of hydrogen fuel cells for high efficiency applications. / Du Plooy, D.; Meyer, J.; Von Solms, S.
2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018. p. 1-6 (2018 International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, DUE 2018).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Adaptive purging control of hydrogen fuel cells for high efficiency applications

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