Demonstration of a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell as an Auxiliary Power Source for Heavy Trucks

Author(s):  
C. J. Brodrick ◽  
M. Farshchi ◽  
H. A. Dwyer ◽  
S. W. Gouse ◽  
J. Martin ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
A. Andreičiks ◽  
I. Steiks ◽  
O. Krievs

Abstract In domestic applications the low DC output voltage of a hydrogen fuel cell used as the main power supply or a backup power source has to be matched to the level and frequency of the AC voltage of utility grid. The interfacing power converter system usually consists of a DC/DC converter and an inverter. In this work, a DC/DC step-up converter stage is designed for interfacing a 5kW proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell. The losses of DC/DC conversion are estimated and, basing on the relevant analysis, the most appropriate configuration of converter modules is selected for a DC/DC converter stage of increased efficiency. The authors present the results of experimental analysis and simulation for the selected configuration of four double inductor step-up push-pull converter modules


Author(s):  
Joseph W. Pratt ◽  
Lennie Klebanoff ◽  
Karina Munoz-Ramos ◽  
Abbas A. Akhil ◽  
Dita B. Curgus ◽  
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