Optimal voltage of direct current coupling for a fuel cell–battery hybrid energy storage system based on solar energy

Autor: T. Chaikaew, K. Punyawudho
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Energy Reports, Vol 7, Iss , Pp 204-208 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2352-4847
DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2021.06.035
Popis: A hybrid energy storage system based on a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell and a battery is designed and applied using solar energy in this study. The fuel cell and batteries are connected using a direct coupling method. The optimal DC coupling voltage is examined by turning the fuel cell operation on and off. The voltage difference is first evaluated and it is found that a 2 V difference yields the optimal condition with the longest operating time and transition period without system failure. Various on–off couples are then determined. It is found that an on–off​ couple of 49–51 V presents the best transition period, indicating the good harmonized operation between the fuel cell and batteries. Therefore, an on–off couple at 49–51 V for fuel cell operation is the optimal and suitable DC coupling voltage according to this work system.
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