Modelling and Performance Evaluation of 18w PEM Fuel Cell Considering H2 Pressure Variations

Abstract

The chemical energy of a hydrogen-oxygen reaction is converted directly into dc electrical energy by fuel cells (FC). PEMFCs (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells) are a feasible alternative for electrical transportation and stationary applications. This paper presented a PEMFC modelling approach using Artificial Intelligence. The main objective of this research is to build a model of an 18w Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cell and test its performance under different hydrogen pressure conditions. The physical model of the 18W hydrogen fueled PEM fuel cell is designed and tested at BHEL R&D. Additionally, a method for predicting a PEMFC's operating temperature using the voltage and current measures is suggested and successfully tested. However, the proposed technique is validated using experimental data from an 18W fuel cell. The analytical data and testing procedures required for determining the parameter values used in the proposed model are specified.